# Anime Licensing Platform AniBiz Gets $6 Million Investment From Japan’s TBS Group, Toei Animation and TV Tokyo Holdings

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/anime-licensing-platform-anibiz-gets-6-million-investment-from-japans-tbs-group-toei-animation-and-tv-tokyo-holdings/
- Published: 2026-10-27T17:00:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-27T17:34:13+00:00
- Original publisher: Variety
- Original article: https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/anibiz-anime-licensing-investment-tbs-group-toei-animation-tv-tokyo-holdings-1236931739/
- Topics: Art, Asia, Celebrity, Culture, Entertainment, Geopolitics, Music, Politics, TV, World

## Key points

- AniBiz raised an initial $6 million.
- TBS Group, Toei Animation and TV Tokyo Holdings invested.
- The platform has more than 30 anime licensors.

## Summary

Anime licensing platform AniBiz has secured an initial $6 million investment from TBS Group, Toei Animation and TV Tokyo Holdings. The backing from three major rights holders signals support for a central marketplace that aims to connect anime owners with global businesses seeking licensing deals.

Launched in July by Nakama, a start-up founded by former Crunchyroll executives including founder Kun Gao, AniBiz now hosts more than 30 licensors, up from 20 at launch. It provides a central, secure place for buyers to access anime intellectual property, and says companies can join without existing industry contacts; new participants include Shochiku, DMM.com and GREE Entertainment.

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