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ABEMA Launches “Project PRISMation”
To Create Original Anime Together with the Three Next-Gen Teams from Around the World
TOKYO, Japan – December 26, 2025 – “ABEMA”, a next-generation TV streaming platform, is proud to announce the launch of a new project titled “Project PRISMation”. This initiative aims to collaborate with the next generation of anime creators to produce entirely new and original anime works.
ABEMA launched in April 2016 and offers Japan's only 24-hour news channel, with a strength in breaking news, as well as a wide variety of programs including original dramas, dating reality shows, animation, and sports.
Over the years, ABEMA has been streaming a wide variety of popular anime series while also producing original programs such as “Say You to Yo Asobi” and “SHIBUYA ANIME BASE”.
Beyond the streaming platform, ABEMA has also hosted large-scale offline events, including the ABEMA Anime Festival, one of Japan’s premier celebrations of anime culture.
Among its original programs, SHIBUYA ANIME BASE has featured exclusive interviews with a diverse range of professionals from across the anime industry, while the ABEMA Anime Festival has offered talk sessions and screenings that spotlight rising creators and the expanding world of independent animation.
Building on these efforts, ABEMA is now taking a bold step forward with Project PRISMation, a new creative endeavor designed to cultivate collaboration with emerging anime creators and bring fresh, innovative works to life.
Discover "Project PRISMation" by ABEMA, an ANIME Project that brings together diverse next-generation talents to create prismatically radiant original works.
We collaborate with individuals and small teams to bring unique and captivating ideas to life as pilot films, aiming to produce beloved works that resonate globally.
The project's name, derived from "PRISM" and "Animation," symbolizes a space where diverse talents converge to shine brightly, much like a prism disperses white light into a spectrum of colors.
Introducing the First Wave of Creators for “Project PRISMation”
The inaugural lineup for Project PRISMation brings together three creative groups from across Asia—each celebrated for their distinctive artistry and bold visual styles.
First is Zemyata, a Thailand-based creator known for his vivid color palettes and uniquely dark yet pop-inspired worlds.
Next is Uguisu Kobo, an independent animation collective formed primarily by graduates of Musashino Art University’s Department of Imaging Arts and Sciences.
And rounding out the lineup is rapitus, a Vietnam-based creator duo composed of RaPis and Tus, whose work blends surreal humor with striking design sensibilities.
To kick off the project, Zemyata and Uguisu Kobo each produced original pilot films for new anime projects, while rapitus collaborated with ABEMA on an all-new video inspired by their viral short Gluttomy.
All three works will premiere over three consecutive weeks starting Friday, January 16, 2026, on ABEMA and the official Project PRISMation social media channels.
Release Schedule:
Friday, January 16, 2026: Poppin-Play Kitchen — Original Concept, Director, Script & Animation: Zemyata
Friday, January 23, 2026: Gluttomy — Original Concept, Director, Script & Animation: rapitus
Friday, January 30, 2026: The Horrors’ Horror Home — Original Concept & Animation: Uguisu Kobo / Director: Rushio Moriyama / Screenplay: Yuya Matsuzaki
Looking ahead, Project PRISMation will continue beyond 2026, expanding its collaborations with diverse creators each year. Starting around May 2026, the project will also open public submissions for original concepts and works from both Japan and abroad. Further details will be announced at a later date.
As part of the CyberAgent Group, which operates ABEMA, the project reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to bringing new value to the anime industry under the philosophy that “great IP is born from creators’ passion and creativity.”
Through this initiative, ABEMA aims not only to support participating creators but also to inspire viewers to discover original anime works that embody the spirit of creative freedom.
ABEMA launched in April 2016 and offers Japan's only 24-hour news channel, with a strength in breaking news, as well as a wide variety of programs including original dramas, dating reality shows, animation, and sports.
Over the years, ABEMA has been streaming a wide variety of popular anime series while also producing original programs such as “Say You to Yo Asobi” and “SHIBUYA ANIME BASE”.
Beyond the streaming platform, ABEMA has also hosted large-scale offline events, including the ABEMA Anime Festival, one of Japan’s premier celebrations of anime culture.
Among its original programs, SHIBUYA ANIME BASE has featured exclusive interviews with a diverse range of professionals from across the anime industry, while the ABEMA Anime Festival has offered talk sessions and screenings that spotlight rising creators and the expanding world of independent animation.
Building on these efforts, ABEMA is now taking a bold step forward with Project PRISMation, a new creative endeavor designed to cultivate collaboration with emerging anime creators and bring fresh, innovative works to life.
Discover "Project PRISMation" by ABEMA, an ANIME Project that brings together diverse next-generation talents to create prismatically radiant original works.
We collaborate with individuals and small teams to bring unique and captivating ideas to life as pilot films, aiming to produce beloved works that resonate globally.
The project's name, derived from "PRISM" and "Animation," symbolizes a space where diverse talents converge to shine brightly, much like a prism disperses white light into a spectrum of colors.
Introducing the First Wave of Creators for “Project PRISMation”
The inaugural lineup for Project PRISMation brings together three creative groups from across Asia—each celebrated for their distinctive artistry and bold visual styles.
First is Zemyata, a Thailand-based creator known for his vivid color palettes and uniquely dark yet pop-inspired worlds.
Next is Uguisu Kobo, an independent animation collective formed primarily by graduates of Musashino Art University’s Department of Imaging Arts and Sciences.
And rounding out the lineup is rapitus, a Vietnam-based creator duo composed of RaPis and Tus, whose work blends surreal humor with striking design sensibilities.
To kick off the project, Zemyata and Uguisu Kobo each produced original pilot films for new anime projects, while rapitus collaborated with ABEMA on an all-new video inspired by their viral short Gluttomy.
All three works will premiere over three consecutive weeks starting Friday, January 16, 2026, on ABEMA and the official Project PRISMation social media channels.
Release Schedule:
Friday, January 16, 2026: Poppin-Play Kitchen — Original Concept, Director, Script & Animation: Zemyata
Friday, January 23, 2026: Gluttomy — Original Concept, Director, Script & Animation: rapitus
Friday, January 30, 2026: The Horrors’ Horror Home — Original Concept & Animation: Uguisu Kobo / Director: Rushio Moriyama / Screenplay: Yuya Matsuzaki
Looking ahead, Project PRISMation will continue beyond 2026, expanding its collaborations with diverse creators each year. Starting around May 2026, the project will also open public submissions for original concepts and works from both Japan and abroad. Further details will be announced at a later date.
As part of the CyberAgent Group, which operates ABEMA, the project reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to bringing new value to the anime industry under the philosophy that “great IP is born from creators’ passion and creativity.”
Through this initiative, ABEMA aims not only to support participating creators but also to inspire viewers to discover original anime works that embody the spirit of creative freedom.
About Creators & Comments:
Zemyata
An animator, director, and a lover of all things terrifying!
Based in Thailand, Zemyata’s earlier animation ventures began with “Animation memes” - short, animated MVs, typically made by indie creators.
He later branched out to full-length music videos, often working in collaboration with Japanese creators. Notable examples include, “Yoruwa Honoka (夜は仄か)” (Eve MV) and “QUEEN FLY” (Alice Schach and the Magic Orchestra).
An animator, director, and a lover of all things terrifying!
Based in Thailand, Zemyata’s earlier animation ventures began with “Animation memes” - short, animated MVs, typically made by indie creators.
He later branched out to full-length music videos, often working in collaboration with Japanese creators. Notable examples include, “Yoruwa Honoka (夜は仄か)” (Eve MV) and “QUEEN FLY” (Alice Schach and the Magic Orchestra).
A short remark from the creator:
“Having worked mostly with music videos, I’m very excited to debut my first dialogue-based project!
As a big horror fan, I’m always looking to combine the ‘cute’ and the ‘scary’. Hopefully our little webseries pilot, Poppin-Play Kitchen, succeeds at both!”
“Having worked mostly with music videos, I’m very excited to debut my first dialogue-based project!
As a big horror fan, I’m always looking to combine the ‘cute’ and the ‘scary’. Hopefully our little webseries pilot, Poppin-Play Kitchen, succeeds at both!”
rapitus
An animation collective led by two recent graduates and their creative circle.
Began with small independent experiments, testing ideas and learning as they went, which turned into their first shared project, Children Under the Reed Field (available on YouTube)
Since then, they’ve been exploring different styles, producing short-form content and generally figuring out what works!
An animation collective led by two recent graduates and their creative circle.
Began with small independent experiments, testing ideas and learning as they went, which turned into their first shared project, Children Under the Reed Field (available on YouTube)
Since then, they’ve been exploring different styles, producing short-form content and generally figuring out what works!
A short remark from the creator:
“Gluttomy is the first passionate thing we’ve cooked up, and we hope our pink twins bring you as much fun as they gave us!”
“Gluttomy is the first passionate thing we’ve cooked up, and we hope our pink twins bring you as much fun as they gave us!”
UGUISU KOBO
An animation production group formed mainly by members of the Department of Imaging Arts and Sciences at Musashino Art University.
They began with a classical cartoon style and continued creating independent works during their studies. After graduation, each member gained experience in the animation, gaming, and film industries while producing alternative and unique works. Notable works include "MARCO & THE GALAXY DRAGON" (cartoon animation) and NHK's Minna no Uta "Chanchanko～KANREKI60～" (lyrics, composition, and vocals by Pikotaro).
An animation production group formed mainly by members of the Department of Imaging Arts and Sciences at Musashino Art University.
They began with a classical cartoon style and continued creating independent works during their studies. After graduation, each member gained experience in the animation, gaming, and film industries while producing alternative and unique works. Notable works include "MARCO & THE GALAXY DRAGON" (cartoon animation) and NHK's Minna no Uta "Chanchanko～KANREKI60～" (lyrics, composition, and vocals by Pikotaro).
A short remark from the creator:
“This is a short cartoon that humorously depicts the daily life of a strange three-person family, incorporating common tropes from both Japanese and Western horror as well as homages to famous horror movies.
The highlights are its fast-paced storytelling and uniquely atmospheric art style!”
“This is a short cartoon that humorously depicts the daily life of a strange three-person family, incorporating common tropes from both Japanese and Western horror as well as homages to famous horror movies.
The highlights are its fast-paced storytelling and uniquely atmospheric art style!”
Story Summary：
Poppin-Play Kitchen
Created, Directed, and Written by Zemyata
Created, Directed, and Written by Zemyata
“Welcome back, Boys and Girls!”
Step into the delightfully doll-like world of Poppin-Play Kitchen!
Your adorable hosts, P-chan, C-chan and U-Chan, are dead ready to give you a culinary adventure of a lifetime!
Left at the mercy of larger-than-life Stage Hands, impossible recipes, and an invisible audience, can our lovely hosts survive this bizarre cooking show?
…Or will they ‘POP’ under pressure?
Only one way to find out. Let’s Get Cooking!
Step into the delightfully doll-like world of Poppin-Play Kitchen!
Your adorable hosts, P-chan, C-chan and U-Chan, are dead ready to give you a culinary adventure of a lifetime!
Left at the mercy of larger-than-life Stage Hands, impossible recipes, and an invisible audience, can our lovely hosts survive this bizarre cooking show?
…Or will they ‘POP’ under pressure?
Only one way to find out. Let’s Get Cooking!
Gluttomy
Created, Directed, and Written by rapitus
Created, Directed, and Written by rapitus
Appel, a hardworking scholarship student, arrives at an elite private high school ready to embark on his new academic journey.
However, what awaits him is unforeseen chaos.
Enter the mysterious pink-haired twins, Glista and Glyde, who have taken a burrowing interest in Appel.
They’re sweet, bright, and wiggling their way into every part of his life.
As his quiet routine begins to unravel, will Appel uncover the true nature of the twins to keep his life from rotting away?
The line between intrigue and madness is razor-thin, and the worm is already at the core of the apple.
However, what awaits him is unforeseen chaos.
Enter the mysterious pink-haired twins, Glista and Glyde, who have taken a burrowing interest in Appel.
They’re sweet, bright, and wiggling their way into every part of his life.
As his quiet routine begins to unravel, will Appel uncover the true nature of the twins to keep his life from rotting away?
The line between intrigue and madness is razor-thin, and the worm is already at the core of the apple.
The Horrors' Horror Home
Created by UGUISU KOBO
Directed by Rushio Moriyama
Written by Yuya Matsuzaki
Created by UGUISU KOBO
Directed by Rushio Moriyama
Written by Yuya Matsuzaki
An ancient vampire who has thrived on human blood for centuries meets a modern Japanese wraith spreading curses through television screens.
These two beings, transcending the boundaries of East and West, forge a covenant of love that births a daughter inheriting their blood and terror...
The vampire dad... Dracule!
The wraith mom... Sayako!
And their daughter... Alice!
(Don't forget the mysterious cat, Dark Matter!)
Welcome to the spine-chilling, hair-raising home drama of the Horrors family, where every day is a scream!
These two beings, transcending the boundaries of East and West, forge a covenant of love that births a daughter inheriting their blood and terror...
The vampire dad... Dracule!
The wraith mom... Sayako!
And their daughter... Alice!
(Don't forget the mysterious cat, Dark Matter!)
Welcome to the spine-chilling, hair-raising home drama of the Horrors family, where every day is a scream!
About ABEMA
Launched in April 2016, ABEMA is a next-generation TV streaming platform that continues to grow steadily, attracting a broad audience. CyberAgent leverages ABEMA’s extensive reach to drive growth in its IP content business. With an integrated structure that covers everything from IP creation to monetization, the company actively works to maximize group synergies.
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