ABEMA's "Project PRISMation," aiming to create original anime works, announces its first real-world event, "PRISMation Film Fes. 2026," to be held on Sunday, May 17!
ABEMA's "Project PRISMation" will hold its first real-world event, "PRISMation Film Fes. 2026," on May 17, 2026. The event will feature screenings of 23 original and indie anime works, along with talk sessions by renowned creators and voice actors.
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ABEMA, the "new future TV," has decided to hold its first real-world event, "PRISMation Film Fes. 2026," on Sunday, May 17, 2026, as part of "Project PRISMation," a project aimed at creating original anime works with next-generation anime creators. Ticket sales for this event will begin at 12:00 PM on Friday, May 1, 2026.
"Project PRISMation" is a project that supports creators who are producing animated works individually or in small, elite teams, by co-creating original anime pilot films. The goal is to craft stories that resonate with viewers and foster creative work that inspires creators. The project name "Project PRISMation" is derived from "PRISM" and "Animation," embodying the meaning of providing a place where diverse talents gather and shine as anime works, much like white light separating into various colors through a prism.
At the "PRISMation Film Fes. 2026" real-world event, which has now been decided, a total of 23 carefully selected works will be specially screened on a giant theater screen. These include works originating from "Project PRISMation" such as 'Poppin-Play Kitchen,' 'Gluttomy,' and 'The Horrors' Horror Home,' as well as masterpieces that color the history of indie anime like 'She and Her Cat' (Makoto Shinkai), 'Fumiko's Confession' (Hiroyasu Ishida), 'My Little Goat' (Tomoki Misato), and 'PUPARIA' (Shingo Tamagawa). It also features話題作 that have garnered global attention on social media, such as 'Milky☆Highway' (Yo☆Hey) and 'LUCA' (Ai Niina).
The event will also feature special talk sessions in two parts: Part 1 and Part 2. Part 1 will feature Tomoki Misato, known for works like 'PUI PUI Molcar' (original concept/director), Mizuki Ito, who won the 77th Mainichi Film Awards Animation Film Award for 'Takano Crossing,' Kaoru Yoshitake, a CG anime director and animator who has won numerous domestic and international awards while studying at HAL vocational school, Rushio Moriyama (Uguisu Kobo) from 'The Horrors' Horror Home,' and special guest voice actor Kazutomi Yamamoto. Part 2 will feature Shingo Tamagawa, highly acclaimed domestically and internationally for 'PUPARIA,' and Ai Niina, who has directed music videos for artists like YOASOBI and Ado, along with Mizuki Ito and Kaoru Yoshitake. Voice actor Sora Tokui will serve as MC for both parts, delivering talks that delve into the behind-the-scenes of production, the sources of creativity, and the roots of inspiration. This will be a valuable opportunity to hear content that can only be heard here.
Furthermore, this event will feature a major announcement regarding "Project PRISMation," to be revealed to the world for the first time. Original limited-edition merchandise will also be sold at the venue. Tickets are on sale from 12:00 PM on Friday, May 1, 2026.
CyberAgent Group, which provides "ABEMA," aims to offer new value to the anime industry. With the belief that "good IP is born from the passion and creativity of creators," they value a "creator-first" approach. They will continue to actively support participating creators in this project and create opportunities for viewers to discover new anime works.
"Project PRISMation" is a project that supports creators who are producing animated works individually or in small, elite teams, by co-creating original anime pilot films. The goal is to craft stories that resonate with viewers and foster creative work that inspires creators. The project name "Project PRISMation" is derived from "PRISM" and "Animation," embodying the meaning of providing a place where diverse talents gather and shine as anime works, much like white light separating into various colors through a prism.
At the "PRISMation Film Fes. 2026" real-world event, which has now been decided, a total of 23 carefully selected works will be specially screened on a giant theater screen. These include works originating from "Project PRISMation" such as 'Poppin-Play Kitchen,' 'Gluttomy,' and 'The Horrors' Horror Home,' as well as masterpieces that color the history of indie anime like 'She and Her Cat' (Makoto Shinkai), 'Fumiko's Confession' (Hiroyasu Ishida), 'My Little Goat' (Tomoki Misato), and 'PUPARIA' (Shingo Tamagawa). It also features話題作 that have garnered global attention on social media, such as 'Milky☆Highway' (Yo☆Hey) and 'LUCA' (Ai Niina).
The event will also feature special talk sessions in two parts: Part 1 and Part 2. Part 1 will feature Tomoki Misato, known for works like 'PUI PUI Molcar' (original concept/director), Mizuki Ito, who won the 77th Mainichi Film Awards Animation Film Award for 'Takano Crossing,' Kaoru Yoshitake, a CG anime director and animator who has won numerous domestic and international awards while studying at HAL vocational school, Rushio Moriyama (Uguisu Kobo) from 'The Horrors' Horror Home,' and special guest voice actor Kazutomi Yamamoto. Part 2 will feature Shingo Tamagawa, highly acclaimed domestically and internationally for 'PUPARIA,' and Ai Niina, who has directed music videos for artists like YOASOBI and Ado, along with Mizuki Ito and Kaoru Yoshitake. Voice actor Sora Tokui will serve as MC for both parts, delivering talks that delve into the behind-the-scenes of production, the sources of creativity, and the roots of inspiration. This will be a valuable opportunity to hear content that can only be heard here.
Furthermore, this event will feature a major announcement regarding "Project PRISMation," to be revealed to the world for the first time. Original limited-edition merchandise will also be sold at the venue. Tickets are on sale from 12:00 PM on Friday, May 1, 2026.
CyberAgent Group, which provides "ABEMA," aims to offer new value to the anime industry. With the belief that "good IP is born from the passion and creativity of creators," they value a "creator-first" approach. They will continue to actively support participating creators in this project and create opportunities for viewers to discover new anime works.