RisingJoy signs NTT DoCoMo distribution deal, sets 30 vertical anime titles
The Singapore-based company says the pact covers international distribution of its vertical anime slate, with 30 titles targeted by the end of Q1 2027.
RisingJoy has signed a distribution agreement with NTT DoCoMo Studio covering international distribution of the Japanese company's vertical content, including its anime slate, according to Deadline.
RisingJoy said NTT DoCoMo titles may be licensed on a non-exclusive, title-by-title basis, with terms agreed separately for each release.
The Singapore-based company also committed to producing 30 vertical anime titles by the end of the first quarter of 2027. It said the first six titles under its RJOY Originals banner have been completed and delivered: Addicted to the Dark Boss, Hide My Secret in the Moonlight, In the Devil's Hand, Last Order from the Revenge Club, Locked Away I Became Unbreakable and Modern Cinderella Behind the Lies.
RisingJoy said AI production tools were used on the titles to reach scale and cadence within short-form budgets. Four more titles are expected by the end of 2026.
Quick answers
How many vertical anime titles does RisingJoy plan to produce?
RisingJoy committed to producing 30 vertical anime titles by the end of the first quarter of 2027.
Which titles has RisingJoy completed under RJOY Originals?
The first six are Addicted to the Dark Boss, Hide My Secret in the Moonlight, In the Devil's Hand, Last Order from the Revenge Club, Locked Away I Became Unbreakable and Modern Cinderella Behind the Lies.
What does the NTT DoCoMo Studio deal cover?
International distribution of NTT DoCoMo Studio's vertical content, including its anime slate, on a non-exclusive, title-by-title basis.