Jakarta, Kisaient.com – We are thrilled to announce a major milestone in our journey: securing $1 million in funding from two key partners, Sorajima, a leading webtoon company from Japan, and PT Anjary Jaya Raya, a prominent Indonesian creative company focused on gaming and digital content. This historic investment is the largest ever received by an Indonesian webtoon company, marking a significant milestone for both Kisai and the national comic industry.
With this funding, Kisai Entertainment is poised to accelerate its ambitious goals, focusing on three key initiatives:
- Becoming Indonesia’s Ghibli Studio
At Kisai, we dream of creating a studio that stands alongside global giants like Studio Ghibli, known for its heartwarming and visually stunning stories. Our vision is to craft compelling narratives that feature strong female protagonists, set in fantastical worlds that reflect Indonesia’s rich cultural beauty. These stories will explore themes of love, friendship, and personal growth. The additional resources from this investment allow us to expand our creative projects, ensuring that these powerful stories reach a global audience while showcasing the unique charm of Indonesian culture.
- Creating the Number 1 Webtoon in the World
In partnership with Sorajima, we aim to produce a world-leading webtoon that will set new standards for the industry. Our goal is to blend the creative strengths of both Japan and Indonesia, leveraging Sorajima’s global expertise and Kisai’s local insights. Over the past seven years, we’ve grown into Southeast Asia’s largest webtoon production company, with more than 70 titles and over 300 creative talents. Now, with Sorajima’s strategic support, we are ready to elevate our content to the next level and make an impact on the global webtoon market. Together, we are committed to crafting stories that resonate with readers worldwide.
- Strengthening the Indonesian Webtoon Industry Through Education
At Kisai, we believe that empowering creators is the key to unlocking Indonesia’s creative potential. Since late 2023, we have been running the W-TOON Camp program across Indonesia, an initiative designed to educate and nurture young webtoon creators. This new funding will allow us to expand W-TOON Camp further, reaching more aspiring artists and providing them with the knowledge and tools to succeed in the webtoon industry. Through this program, we are building the foundation for a stronger, more vibrant comic industry in Indonesia, helping to secure its place as a vital player in the global creative economy.
A Bright Future for Indonesia’s Creative Industry
This partnership with Sorajima and PT Anjary Jaya Raya represents a monumental step forward for Kisai Entertainment and the broader Indonesian webtoon landscape. With their support, we are excited to push boundaries, explore new storytelling possibilities, and elevate the Indonesian webtoon industry to new heights. Our ultimate goal is to reveal the full potential of Indonesia’s creative talents, demonstrating that our local industry is not only capable of thriving domestically but also competing on the global stage.
Together, we will create world-class webtoons that inspire, entertain, and showcase the richness of Indonesia’s creative and cultural heritage. -Kirara-
