Toonz Media Group teams up with 1st PLACE to get anime to market faster

The genre is currently experiencing a global market boom, but there isn’t enough talent in Japan to meet this heightened demand.

By Ryan Tuchow

March 19, 2025

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1st PLACE, anime, Japan, toonz, Toonz Media Group

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Toonz Media Group teams up with 1st PLACE to get anime to market faster

The genre is currently experiencing a global market boom, but there isn’t enough talent in Japan to meet this heightened demand.

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Toonz Media Group teams up with 1st PLACE to get anime to market faster

The genre is currently experiencing a global market boom, but there isn’t enough talent in Japan to meet this heightened demand.

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