# RisingJoy Signs International Distribution Pact With NTT DOCOMO

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/risingjoy-signs-international-distribution-pact-with-ntt-docomo/
- Published: 2026-10-26T06:23:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-26T07:12:24+00:00
- Original publisher: Deadline
- Original article: https://deadline.com/2026/10/risingjoy-ntt-docomo-studio-international-distribution-1237172884/
- Topics: Asia, Business, Companies, World

## Key points

- RisingJoy will distribute NTT DOCOMO Studio’s vertical titles internationally.
- The pact includes anime licensed title by title.
- RisingJoy aims to produce 30 vertical anime titles by early 2027.

## Summary

Singapore-based RisingJoy has signed a pact with Japan’s NTT DOCOMO Studio to distribute the Japanese company’s vertical content internationally, including anime. The agreement allows titles to be licensed individually on a non-exclusive basis, with terms negotiated for each release.

Separately, RisingJoy plans to produce 30 vertical anime titles by the end of the first quarter of 2027; six are complete and four more are expected by the end of 2026. The first six were made under its RJOY Originals banner, using AI production tools to support short-form output. CEO Cassandra Yang said RisingJoy sees an opportunity in vertical anime, describing its current audience as smaller but highly engaged.

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