Manga Arabia to Adapt Popular Nippon Animation Works into Arabic Comics
Manga Arabia has signed a licensing agreement with Nippon Animation to adapt three classic anime series, including 'Princess Sarah', into Arabic film comics for the Middle Eastern market.
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Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — Manga Arabia (a subsidiary of SRMG, the Saudi Research and Media Group) has announced the signing of a licensing agreement with Nippon Animation Co., Ltd. Nippon Animation is one of the most prominent studios in the history of the anime industry, and this agreement aims to produce three of the company's representative works as Arabic film comics. This is part of an initiative to bring globally renowned and popular works to Arab readers, offering them in a new format that meets the needs and trends of the regional market.
Through this agreement, the popular anime titles "Princess Sarah," "Future Boy Conan," and "Romeo's Blue Skies" will be produced and published as Arabic comics, aiming to provide a fun and engaging reading experience for readers in the Arab region. These are representative works of Japanese anime that have gained immense popularity worldwide, having been broadcast in dozens of countries and dubbed into many languages.
Since its founding in 1975, Nippon Animation has long been a significant presence in the Japanese anime industry, producing numerous highly acclaimed works globally. Including masterpieces like "Anne of Green Gables" and "Remi, Nobody's Girl," the three works included in this agreement also boast popularity in Arab countries. Furthermore, the company is known for its international activities, such as licensing and rights business for its works and characters, which are loved worldwide across diverse media.
Isam Bukhary, Editor-in-Chief and General Manager of Manga Arabia, commented as follows:
"We are very pleased to partner with Nippon Animation, which has been creating anime works that can be enjoyed by both children and adults for many years. Their works gave me dreams and hopes during my own childhood, and the fire of that inspiration still burns in my heart today. By producing these universal anime works that contribute to the formation of human character as 'film comics' at Manga Arabia, we aim to provide a new reading experience and foster rich imaginations."
Additionally, Kazuko Ishikawa, President and CEO of Nippon Animation Co., Ltd., stated:
"We are deeply grateful for the opportunity to deliver our library, including the 'World Masterpiece Theater' series, as comics to the manga market in the Middle East region. We see this project, as one of our 50th-anniversary commemorative enterprises, as a challenge to steadily nurture for the future while reflecting on the dreams and hopes of our founders and our early days. We sincerely thank everyone at Manga Arabia for their proposal."
Manga Arabia continues to expand its presence in the creative content industry through building international partnerships with global companies and studios. At the same time, it is working on developing original works that reflect Arab identity and culture, and will continue to strengthen the influence of Arab content in the global creative industry.
[About Manga Arabia]
Manga Arabia is a subsidiary of the Saudi Research and Media Group (SRMG), aiming to spread the creativity of Saudi Arabia and Arab culture to the world. Through Arabic versions of Japanese manga, it provides an enjoyable reading experience for Arab families while also aiming to create creative content that reflects Saudi Arabian culture and values. The publication of its two monthly magazines, Manga Arabia Kids and Youth, has reached its 100th issue, and the number of app downloads has reached approximately 12 million across more than 190 countries.
Through this agreement, the popular anime titles "Princess Sarah," "Future Boy Conan," and "Romeo's Blue Skies" will be produced and published as Arabic comics, aiming to provide a fun and engaging reading experience for readers in the Arab region. These are representative works of Japanese anime that have gained immense popularity worldwide, having been broadcast in dozens of countries and dubbed into many languages.
Since its founding in 1975, Nippon Animation has long been a significant presence in the Japanese anime industry, producing numerous highly acclaimed works globally. Including masterpieces like "Anne of Green Gables" and "Remi, Nobody's Girl," the three works included in this agreement also boast popularity in Arab countries. Furthermore, the company is known for its international activities, such as licensing and rights business for its works and characters, which are loved worldwide across diverse media.
Isam Bukhary, Editor-in-Chief and General Manager of Manga Arabia, commented as follows:
"We are very pleased to partner with Nippon Animation, which has been creating anime works that can be enjoyed by both children and adults for many years. Their works gave me dreams and hopes during my own childhood, and the fire of that inspiration still burns in my heart today. By producing these universal anime works that contribute to the formation of human character as 'film comics' at Manga Arabia, we aim to provide a new reading experience and foster rich imaginations."
Additionally, Kazuko Ishikawa, President and CEO of Nippon Animation Co., Ltd., stated:
"We are deeply grateful for the opportunity to deliver our library, including the 'World Masterpiece Theater' series, as comics to the manga market in the Middle East region. We see this project, as one of our 50th-anniversary commemorative enterprises, as a challenge to steadily nurture for the future while reflecting on the dreams and hopes of our founders and our early days. We sincerely thank everyone at Manga Arabia for their proposal."
Manga Arabia continues to expand its presence in the creative content industry through building international partnerships with global companies and studios. At the same time, it is working on developing original works that reflect Arab identity and culture, and will continue to strengthen the influence of Arab content in the global creative industry.
[About Manga Arabia]
Manga Arabia is a subsidiary of the Saudi Research and Media Group (SRMG), aiming to spread the creativity of Saudi Arabia and Arab culture to the world. Through Arabic versions of Japanese manga, it provides an enjoyable reading experience for Arab families while also aiming to create creative content that reflects Saudi Arabian culture and values. The publication of its two monthly magazines, Manga Arabia Kids and Youth, has reached its 100th issue, and the number of app downloads has reached approximately 12 million across more than 190 countries.