Speedy Co., Ltd. Becomes Master Licensee for the National Anime "Manga Nihon Mukashibanashi" (1,474 Episodes) Celebrating its 50th Anniversary
Speedy Co., Ltd. has become the exclusive master licensee for broadcasting and OTT of the national anime "Manga Nihon Mukashibanashi," which celebrates its 50th anniversary since its broadcast began in 1975. The company will leverage its brand consulting expertise and the latest AI technology to promote initiatives beyond traditional broadcasting. As the first phase of this project, a digitally remastered version will begin airing on the children's anime channel "Kids Station" from March 20 (Friday/holiday).
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Speedy Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President: Jun Fukuda) announces that it has become the exclusive master licensee for broadcasting and OTT related to the national anime "Manga Nihon Mukashibanashi," which celebrates its 50th anniversary since its broadcast began in 1975 (all 1,474 episodes). The company will promote initiatives that go beyond the broadcasting of existing works by combining its accumulated brand consulting expertise with the latest AI technology.
■ "Manga Nihon Mukashibanashi" Loved Across Generations
This national work, which depicts Japanese folk tales and legends from various regions with warm animation, has been loved by many people across generations. In particular, the diverse storytelling of the late Etsuko Ichihara and the late Fujio Tsuta, which was warm, sometimes humorous, and sometimes frightening, still deeply resonates in the hearts of Japanese people.
■ As the first phase of this project, the digitally remastered version will begin airing on the children's anime channel "Kids Station" from March 20 (Friday/holiday).
The valuable original masters, which had been stored on film for many years, have been digitally remastered using the latest technology. You can enjoy many masterpieces, revived with surprising vividness while retaining their original texture, with your family across generations.
Momotaro Kachi-kachi Yama
Warashibe Choja Bunbuku Chagama
【About Kids Station】
Kids Station is Japan's only educational channel, delivering with the catchphrase "Providing dreams and感動 to people, contributing to the creation of a rich life and culture." From national popular anime to Kids Station original programs, it is a channel that accompanies children and can be enjoyed safely by parents and children.
Official Website: https://www.kids-station.com/
Kids Station can be watched on SkyPerfecTV!, J:COM, Hikari TV, au Hikari, and cable TV nationwide.
Saru Kani Gassen Shita-kiri Suzume
【Company Profile】
Company Name: Speedy Co., Ltd. Representative: Jun Fukuda, Representative Director
Location: 7-7-7 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 8F
Business Description: Brand consulting, talent agency, art gallery operation, character content production, AI project development, etc.
Official Website: https://spdy.jp/
【Inquiries regarding this matter】
Speedy Co., Ltd. "Manga Nihon Mukashibanashi" 담당
Email: info@spdy.jp
List of press releases from Speedy Co., Ltd.
https://prtimes.jp/main/html/searchrlp/company_id/46429
■ "Manga Nihon Mukashibanashi" Loved Across Generations
This national work, which depicts Japanese folk tales and legends from various regions with warm animation, has been loved by many people across generations. In particular, the diverse storytelling of the late Etsuko Ichihara and the late Fujio Tsuta, which was warm, sometimes humorous, and sometimes frightening, still deeply resonates in the hearts of Japanese people.
■ As the first phase of this project, the digitally remastered version will begin airing on the children's anime channel "Kids Station" from March 20 (Friday/holiday).
The valuable original masters, which had been stored on film for many years, have been digitally remastered using the latest technology. You can enjoy many masterpieces, revived with surprising vividness while retaining their original texture, with your family across generations.
Momotaro Kachi-kachi Yama
Warashibe Choja Bunbuku Chagama
【About Kids Station】
Kids Station is Japan's only educational channel, delivering with the catchphrase "Providing dreams and感動 to people, contributing to the creation of a rich life and culture." From national popular anime to Kids Station original programs, it is a channel that accompanies children and can be enjoyed safely by parents and children.
Official Website: https://www.kids-station.com/
Kids Station can be watched on SkyPerfecTV!, J:COM, Hikari TV, au Hikari, and cable TV nationwide.
Saru Kani Gassen Shita-kiri Suzume
【Company Profile】
Company Name: Speedy Co., Ltd. Representative: Jun Fukuda, Representative Director
Location: 7-7-7 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 8F
Business Description: Brand consulting, talent agency, art gallery operation, character content production, AI project development, etc.
Official Website: https://spdy.jp/
【Inquiries regarding this matter】
Speedy Co., Ltd. "Manga Nihon Mukashibanashi" 담당
Email: info@spdy.jp
List of press releases from Speedy Co., Ltd.
https://prtimes.jp/main/html/searchrlp/company_id/46429
FAQ
Who is the master licensee for "Manga Nihon Mukashibanashi"?
Speedy Co., Ltd. is the master licensee.
Where can I watch the digitally remastered version of "Manga Nihon Mukashibanashi"?
The digitally remastered version will start airing on the children's anime channel "Kids Station" from March 20 (Friday/holiday), 2026.