Konami Digital Entertainment has taken a significant step in the entertainment industry by founding his own anime studio, Konami Animation. The new company debuted with its first animation, “Yu-Gi-Oh! Card Game The Chronicles», a short film that commemorates the twenty-fifth anniversary of the franchise. The presentation took place during the event “Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters: The Legend of Duelist Quarter Century” at the Tokyo Dome this weekend.
This strategic move not only highlights Konami’s commitment to its own intellectual properties, but also its intention to work in collaboration with other franchises. The company’s investment in CGI technology and its experience gained in game development will also be directed towards the field of animation.
Despite criticism suggesting that Konami has abandoned video game creation, financial results show otherwise. “Although some perceive it as a company focused on pachinko and far from video games, the financial results demonstrate the opposite. However, it’s true that many of Konami’s biggest hits don’t reach the Western market or go unnoticed outside of their captive audiences.“declared a source.
This strategic move positions Konami as a new player in the world of anime, fusing its experience in game development with the creativity of the animated world. Fans can look forward to exciting future projects that transcend the boundaries of Konami’s already well-known properties:
- «So can we expect Konami’s franchises to finally make the jump to anime?».
- «Konami has established its own anime studio. We already have TMS Entertainment under the yoke of Sega Sammy and Sunrise with Bandai Namco, but this is different. Is it like Cygames?».
- «I will be waiting for the next projects from this studio, how excited!».
- «Incredible how little trust people have in this company today, but they continue to generate millions and millions of dollars anyway.».
- «This certainly revives hopes to see Konami’s franchises make the jump to anime. Silent Hill? Metal Gear? I can’t think clearly because of the emotion».
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