Manga Productions Partners with Sumitomo Group to Air Saudi-Anime Series “Future’s Folktales” in Japan

Manga Productions Partners with Sumitomo Group to Air Saudi-Anime Series "Future’s Folktales" in Japan
Manga Productions Partners with Sumitomo Group to Air Saudi-Anime Series "Future’s Folktales" in Japan

Manga Productions, a subsidiary of the Mohammed bin Salman "Misk" Foundation, announced today its partnership with Sumitomo Group to air the Saudi-anime series "Future's Folktales" across "J-com" channels in Japan starting Saturday April 4th, 2020.

Thepartnership was signed by two key representatives from the Kingdom of SaudiArabia and Tokyo via video conference.

AsmikAce, a subsidiary under Sumitomo Group will distribute the series from Japan tothe world.

Commentingon the partnership, Dr. Essam Bukhary, CEO of Manga Productions, said: "Weare excited to be joining forces with Sumitomo Group to introduce the richheritage of Saudi and the Arabian Peninsula to Japan and the world. Throughthis partnership, we are able to showcase Saudi talents and creativity behindthis production while leveraging Japan's team of experts in the animationindustry".

Future's Folktales is the very first Saudi anime show that has been produced in partnership with TOEI Animation, the leading and most prevalent Japanese animation studio. The 13-episode series tells the fascinating tales of heritage in the Arabian Peninsula that has been passed down from generation to generation. Narrated by Asmaa, the grandmother, and a robotic car named Anis, Asmaa's grandchildren are told stories with morals and lessons inspired by events from the past. The series celebrates Arab values and customs as well as teaching children about their history and future technologies. Future's Folktales first aired this January across MBC Group in the Middle East as well as the U.S.A.

IshiharaJunya, General Manager of Sumitomo Group said, "Sumitomo Corporation SaudiArabia is delighted to venture and collaborate expertise in realizing andachieving Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 and re-recreate an iconic hallmark ofJapanese culture together with local minds. The distance between Saudi Arabiaand Japan shall be shortened with Manga Productions".

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