New B2B Marketplace AniBiz.com Launches to Streamline Anime Licensing

The global anime industry has taken a massive step forward with the launch of AniBiz.com, a new B2B marketplace designed to revolutionize how anime intellectual property is licensed.

Founded by U.S.-based Nakama, Inc.—led by industry veterans like Crunchyroll co-founder Kun Gao—the platform replaces outdated, manual licensing processes with a modern, digital-first hub.

By connecting rights holders, such as studios and production committees, with potential licensees like retailers and game studios, AniBiz streamlines the search and negotiation process.

The platform offers a comprehensive database featuring thousands of series, providing verified information on rights, production credits, and territorial availability.

Major industry powerhouses, including Toei Animation and Aniplex, are already participating.

By moving away from fragmented, relationship-driven outreach, AniBiz.com is set to make the business of anime faster, more transparent, and significantly more efficient for everyone involved.