237 New 'Oekaki Creators(R)' Born! Creators Academy 14th Term Graduation Report
The 14th term graduation ceremony of Creators Academy was held at the Imperial Hotel Osaka, marking the certification of 237 new Oekaki Creators. With outstanding participant performance and the implementation of unique reward systems, the academy continues to foster an environment where creators can thrive.
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Creators Academy (Operated by Aqua Field Inc. and the International Jibun Story Association; Osaka, Japan; CEO: Nobuaki Haku) held the graduation ceremony and party for its 14th term on May 9, 2026, at the Imperial Hotel Osaka.
The academy teaches practical story expression, video editing, and illustration techniques through the creation of 'Oekaki Movies(R).' The joint graduation party included participants from the Central 14th, Advance 10th, Fine Line 8th, and Top Creator 5th classes, all celebrating their achievements.
Certification results for the 14th term included 237 Certified Oekaki Creators, 19 Advanced Oekaki Creators, and 31 Certified Story Artists.
Key achievements during this term include the 'Hapishare' system, which converts client feedback into rewards, reaching a cumulative payout of 3.146 million yen. The academy also continued aggressive advertising investment, spending 68.144 million yen in the last year and launching ad delivery in the United States to accelerate global expansion. Furthermore, the 'dots' project, which creates job opportunities for participants, held 910 events in 18 locations nationwide, with total rewards for participating creators reaching 11.622 million yen.
In terms of production, the record-high unit price for an Oekaki Movie(R) reached 6.5 million yen. The partnership project 'OASIS' for advanced-level creators recorded an annual turnover of 147.403 million yen. The Top Creator course, which incorporates a practical reward system based on actual advertising creative production, has paid out a total of 51.5 million yen to date. Cumulative sales by academy participants since the first term reached 852.503,896 million yen as of May 4, 2026.
The ceremony also featured awards for outstanding achievements in various fields. Under the unique dress code of 'an outfit suitable for celebrating your completion of the past six months,' families joined the participants in a warm atmosphere of celebration. The 15th term is scheduled to take place from June to November 2026.
The academy teaches practical story expression, video editing, and illustration techniques through the creation of 'Oekaki Movies(R).' The joint graduation party included participants from the Central 14th, Advance 10th, Fine Line 8th, and Top Creator 5th classes, all celebrating their achievements.
Certification results for the 14th term included 237 Certified Oekaki Creators, 19 Advanced Oekaki Creators, and 31 Certified Story Artists.
Key achievements during this term include the 'Hapishare' system, which converts client feedback into rewards, reaching a cumulative payout of 3.146 million yen. The academy also continued aggressive advertising investment, spending 68.144 million yen in the last year and launching ad delivery in the United States to accelerate global expansion. Furthermore, the 'dots' project, which creates job opportunities for participants, held 910 events in 18 locations nationwide, with total rewards for participating creators reaching 11.622 million yen.
In terms of production, the record-high unit price for an Oekaki Movie(R) reached 6.5 million yen. The partnership project 'OASIS' for advanced-level creators recorded an annual turnover of 147.403 million yen. The Top Creator course, which incorporates a practical reward system based on actual advertising creative production, has paid out a total of 51.5 million yen to date. Cumulative sales by academy participants since the first term reached 852.503,896 million yen as of May 4, 2026.
The ceremony also featured awards for outstanding achievements in various fields. Under the unique dress code of 'an outfit suitable for celebrating your completion of the past six months,' families joined the participants in a warm atmosphere of celebration. The 15th term is scheduled to take place from June to November 2026.
FAQ
What is an Oekaki Creator?
A professional certified by the International Jibun Story Association who handles everything from scriptwriting to video delivery using storytelling and hand-drawn animation.
What are the features of Oekaki Movie(R)?
A video technique that combines storytelling and hand-drawn expressions to solve branding challenges for entrepreneurs and companies.
What are the criteria for awards at the completion ceremony?
Criteria include contributions to the academy culture, excellence in advertising creative competitions, attitude toward training, acquisition of production skills, and delivery volume.