Konami Digital Entertainment has taken a
significant step into the entertainment industry by founding its own anime
studio, Konami
Animation . The new company debuted with its first animation,
« Yu-Gi-Oh! Card Game The Chronicles », a short film
commemorating the twenty-fifth anniversary of the franchise. The presentation
took place during the “ Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters: The Legend of Duelist
Quarter Century ” at the Tokyo Dome this weekend.
This strategic move not only highlights Konami's commitment to its own intellectual properties, but also its intention to work in collaboration with other franchises. The company's investment in CGI technology and its experience gained in game development will also be directed towards the field of animation.
Despite criticism suggesting that Konami has abandoned video
game creation, financial results show otherwise. “ Although some
perceive it as a company focused on pachinko and far from video games, the
financial results demonstrate the opposite. However, it is true that many of
Konami's biggest hits do not reach the Western market or go unnoticed outside
of their captive audiences ,” stated a source.
This strategic move positions Konami as a new player in
the world of anime, fusing its experience in game development with the
creativity of the animated world. Fans can look forward to exciting
future projects that transcend the boundaries of Konami's already well-known
properties:
- « So
can we expect Konami franchises to finally make the jump to anime? ».
- « Konami
has established its own anime studio. We already have TMS Entertainment
under the yoke of Sega Sammy and Sunrise with Bandai Namco, but this is
different. Is it like Cygames? ».
- « I
will be waiting for the next projects from this studio, how excited! ».
- « It's
incredible how little trust people have in this company today, but anyway
they continue to generate millions and millions of dollars .»
- « This
certainly revives hopes to see Konami franchises make the jump to anime.
Silent Hill? Metal Gear? I can't think clearly because of the emotion .
Source: Otakomu
