# COMICSMART

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/comicsmart

- Industry: Internet
- Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan
- Website: www.comicsmart.co.jp/
- Total disclosed funding: $19M
- Latest round: Series A (Aug 6, 2024)
- Investors on record: 4

## About

COMICSMART INC., based in Japan, creates and manages digital content, focusing primarily on manga and anime through innovative applications and services.Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, COMICSMART INC. specializes in digital content development, particularly in the manga sector. The company has successfully pivoted to include a manga application and a digital animation studio in its offerings. In August 2024, COMICSMART INC. raised JPY 2.8 billion in Series A funding from investors including World Innovation Lab, DIMENSION, Dai-ichi Life Insurance, and Boost Capital, achieving a total amount raised of JPY 2.8 billion and a current valuation of JPY 27,312.041 million. The CEO, Mitsunori Sato, leads the company as it focuses on expanding its content and global IP development.COMICSMART INC. offers services through its manga application 'GANMA!' and the digital animation studio 'Qzil.la.' 'GANMA!' features over 100 original manga titles, achieving more than 19 million downloads. This platform caters to avid manga enthusiasts across Japan, North America, and Southeast Asia, while also supporting new manga talent through its studio business. 'Qzil.la.' specializes in high-end animation and operates within the multi-channel network space, enhancing the company's portfolio.COMICSMART INC. generates revenue primarily via a subscription model for the 'GANMA!' app, where users can access a wide range of manga titles. This model includes direct-to-consumer transactions for premium content, providing a consistent revenue stream. Additionally, the company explores partnerships with content creators and retailers, further diversifying its monetization strategy, supported by popular offerings such as '????·???' (Reset Game) and '????????' (Ugly Child of the Yakuza).In August 2024, COMICSMART INC. raised JPY 2.8 billion in Series A funding to enhance studio environments, broaden content offerings, and develop successful intellectual properties globally. The company is set to launch new products, though specific release dates are not yet disclosed. Plans for expansion include targeting new markets in North America and Southeast Asia, aiming to strengthen its presence in these regions.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Aug 6, 2024, $19M — Dai-ichi Life Insurance, World Innovation Lab, DIMENSION, Boost Capital

## Investors

- Dai-ichi Life Insurance — Series A
- World Innovation Lab — Series A
- DIMENSION — Series A
- Boost Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/boost-capital) — Series A