# Amazon MGM Studios Japan To Double Investment In Original Content; ‘One Piece’ & ‘Kingdom’ Producers Talk IP Strategies – TIFFCOM

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/amazon-mgm-studios-japan-to-double-investment-in-original-content-one-piece-kingdom-producers-talk-ip-strategies-tiffcom/
- Published: 2026-10-28T07:14:27+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-28T08:08:43+00:00
- Original publisher: Deadline
- Original article: https://deadline.com/2026/10/one-piece-amazon-mgm-studios-japan-kingdom-tiffcom-1237206872/
- Topics: Asia, Business, Companies, Entertainment, Film, TV, World

## Key points

- Amazon MGM Studios Japan has doubled its investment in original content.
- Its Japanese slate includes live-action, anime and theatrical films.
- A Kingdom producer outlined plans to retain rights to Blue Lock.

## Summary

Amazon MGM Studios Japan says it has doubled investment in original Japanese content, aiming to make films, series and anime that can reach audiences worldwide. The move marks a shift towards commissioning more original work, while working with Japanese and Korean production partners and keeping flexibility over theatrical and streaming releases.

The investment figure was not disclosed. Projects include a live-action adaptation of The Apothecary Diaries, starring Mana Ashida and due to stream worldwide on Prime Video in 2028, as well as recent manga and game adaptations. At TIFFCOM, Kingdom producer Shinzo Matsuhashi also described a joint venture with publisher Kodansha to hold rights to the Blue Lock feature, reflecting efforts by production companies to retain a stake in valuable intellectual property.

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