Netflix to Host First Anime Edition of Creators Dojo in Tokyo
Trigger's Masahiko Otsuka and Studio Colorido's Kazuma Momohara will speak at the free event on November 21, capped at about 150 attendees.
Netflix announced on November 2, 2026 that it will hold "Netflix Creators Dojo ~Anime~" at a venue in Tokyo on Saturday, November 21, 2026, from 13:00 to 17:00, with a networking session from 17:30. It is the first time the Creators Dojo program has been held in the anime field, according to gamebusiness.jp.
Trigger president Masahiko Otsuka and Studio Colorido producer Kazuma Momohara are scheduled to speak. Sessions will cover Netflix's localization efforts and two case studies: Cyberpunk: Edgerunners for international co-production and Chō Kaguya-hime! for original project development. A closing discussion will address the future of anime and the role expected of the next generation of producers.
Free entry, about 150 places
Attendance is free and capacity is about 150 people. Applications run from noon on November 2 to 17:00 on November 10, 2026, and places will be allocated based on application content. Only successful applicants will be notified on November 16, 2026, and venue details will be shared only with them.
The event targets people working in the anime business and people who want to learn about animation production.
Netflix launched the Creators Dojo program for next-generation creators in 2025, timed to the 10th anniversary of its service launch in Japan. The company has said it plans to keep running the program on a wide range of themes, from sessions for producers and screenwriters to ones for production departments.
Quick answers
When is Netflix Creators Dojo ~Anime~?
It will be held in Tokyo on Saturday, November 21, 2026, from 13:00 to 17:00, with networking from 17:30.
How much does it cost and how many places are there?
Attendance is free, with capacity for about 150 people.
How do I apply?
Applications run from noon on November 2 to 17:00 on November 10, 2026, with selection based on application content. Only successful applicants are notified on November 16, 2026.