UUUM Launches Industry-Academia Collaboration Project with Oisix Niigata Albirex BC and International Institute of Moving Images
UUUM, Oisix Niigata Albirex BC, and the International Institute of Moving Images have partnered to launch an industry-academia collaboration project aimed at regional revitalization in Niigata. Through this initiative, UUUM creator "SOSHI" will mentor students from the International Institute of Moving Images in video production, using the professional baseball team "Oisix" as a practical subject to create and disseminate videos globally, fostering next-generation creators.
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UUUM Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Masayuki Umekage; hereinafter "UUUM") announced today, April 27, 2026, the launch of an industry-academia collaboration project with Oisix Niigata Albirex Baseball Club (Operating company: Niigata Professional Baseball Club Co., Ltd.; Location: Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture; Representative Director and President: Hirofumi Ikeda; hereinafter "Oisix") and the International Institute of Moving Images, a vocational school in Niigata that provides a wide range of education from artists such as voice actors and actors to creative technologies including TV production. This project aims to contribute to the development of Niigata by nurturing video creators.
■ Project Background and Objectives
While Niigata Prefecture boasts good access from the metropolitan area, promoting accommodation tourism remains a challenge.
In the current digital environment, the influence of "video content" on destination selection has increased across all generations, making video utilization indispensable for regional revitalization.
This project will leverage UUUM's extensive creator management expertise, returning this know-how to regional education. Through practical video production centered on the professional baseball team Oisix, the project will nurture next-generation creators who can effectively promote the charm of Niigata nationwide, thereby contributing to the visibility and revitalization of the region.
■ About the Project Content
In this project, UUUM and Oisix will collaborate, and UUUM-affiliated creator "SOSHI" will directly instruct students who voluntarily gathered from the International Institute of Moving Images on the entire process of video production, from planning and conceptualization to filming and editing.
Practical Setting: Video production centered on Oisix, which will attract even more attention from within and outside the prefecture with the arrival of Masumi Kuwata as CBO (Chief Baseball Officer) from the 2026 season.
Output: Videos produced by the students will be distributed globally through Oisix's official accounts.
Educational Value: The project aims for students to acquire creative skills that make them immediately valuable in the workforce by directly learning from the perspectives of front-line professionals (planning ability and production know-how).
About Oisix Niigata Albirex Baseball Club
Oisix Niigata Albirex Baseball Club is a professional baseball team established with the founding of the BC League.
Since 2024, it has participated in the professional baseball farm league. Oisix Ra Daichi Inc., a food delivery company, serves as the main sponsor. The club aims to be the team that develops the most players in Japan and the "tastiest" team in Japan. Since 2026, with Masumi Kuwata as CBO, the club is working towards becoming a "strong, beloved, and chosen team."
About International Institute of Moving Images
The International Institute of Moving Images is a vocational school where students can learn various media and entertainment fields such as video, sound, lighting, stage, voice actors, actors, and VTubers.
Through practical education linked to real-world sites, students learn the production flow from planning to filming, editing, and direction in a practical manner. Furthermore, by engaging in various projects in collaboration with companies and industries through internships, students gain practical experience during their enrollment, expanding their possibilities as creators.
About UUUM
UUUM is a creative agency with the vision of "Pioneering the world with the passion of our thoughts." As Japan's largest MCN (Multi-Channel Network), it supports over 15,000 YouTube channels. It operates diversified businesses including influencer marketing, merchandise and event business, and media business.
Company Name: UUUM Co., Ltd.
Representative: Masayuki Umekage, Representative Director and President
Established: June 2013
Corporate Website: https://uuum.co.jp/
Creator Website: https://uuum.jp/
■ Project Background and Objectives
While Niigata Prefecture boasts good access from the metropolitan area, promoting accommodation tourism remains a challenge.
In the current digital environment, the influence of "video content" on destination selection has increased across all generations, making video utilization indispensable for regional revitalization.
This project will leverage UUUM's extensive creator management expertise, returning this know-how to regional education. Through practical video production centered on the professional baseball team Oisix, the project will nurture next-generation creators who can effectively promote the charm of Niigata nationwide, thereby contributing to the visibility and revitalization of the region.
■ About the Project Content
In this project, UUUM and Oisix will collaborate, and UUUM-affiliated creator "SOSHI" will directly instruct students who voluntarily gathered from the International Institute of Moving Images on the entire process of video production, from planning and conceptualization to filming and editing.
Practical Setting: Video production centered on Oisix, which will attract even more attention from within and outside the prefecture with the arrival of Masumi Kuwata as CBO (Chief Baseball Officer) from the 2026 season.
Output: Videos produced by the students will be distributed globally through Oisix's official accounts.
Educational Value: The project aims for students to acquire creative skills that make them immediately valuable in the workforce by directly learning from the perspectives of front-line professionals (planning ability and production know-how).
About Oisix Niigata Albirex Baseball Club
Oisix Niigata Albirex Baseball Club is a professional baseball team established with the founding of the BC League.
Since 2024, it has participated in the professional baseball farm league. Oisix Ra Daichi Inc., a food delivery company, serves as the main sponsor. The club aims to be the team that develops the most players in Japan and the "tastiest" team in Japan. Since 2026, with Masumi Kuwata as CBO, the club is working towards becoming a "strong, beloved, and chosen team."
About International Institute of Moving Images
The International Institute of Moving Images is a vocational school where students can learn various media and entertainment fields such as video, sound, lighting, stage, voice actors, actors, and VTubers.
Through practical education linked to real-world sites, students learn the production flow from planning to filming, editing, and direction in a practical manner. Furthermore, by engaging in various projects in collaboration with companies and industries through internships, students gain practical experience during their enrollment, expanding their possibilities as creators.
About UUUM
UUUM is a creative agency with the vision of "Pioneering the world with the passion of our thoughts." As Japan's largest MCN (Multi-Channel Network), it supports over 15,000 YouTube channels. It operates diversified businesses including influencer marketing, merchandise and event business, and media business.
Company Name: UUUM Co., Ltd.
Representative: Masayuki Umekage, Representative Director and President
Established: June 2013
Corporate Website: https://uuum.co.jp/
Creator Website: https://uuum.jp/