Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Comisma Plan 10 Billion Yen Anime Production Fund

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank and IP platform company Comisma have agreed in principle to establish an investment fund focused on anime production, targeting 10 billion yen (approximately US$63.4 million) in assets under management by the end of fiscal 2027. The initiative aims to broaden access to production financing, attract a broader range of investors, and improve financial returns for creators as demand for Japanese animation continues to grow worldwide. Under the proposed arrangement, the t...