Invest in the Company That Brought Manga to Your Bookshelf
For nearly 30 years, TOKYOPOP has been discovering and scaling the stories that define anime and manga culture. Now fans and everyday investors can own a piece of what comes next.
- Licensing contracts with Disney, Nintendo, Crunchyroll, and more
- Targeting $50M in 2031 revenue
- Live-action Hollywood adaptation with Sony
Why Invest in TOKYOPOP
Maximum Upside:
We operate at the earliest stage of the anime value chain, with the full entertainment lifecycle ahead.
Proven Industry Leader:
25-plus-year track record, $15M annual revenue, 10,000+ titles across 50+ countries and 30 languages.
Multipronged Revenue Model:
We maximize our IP across publishing, anime, merchandise, and live events.
Independent, Globally Connected:
One of the few operators that can partner flexibly and scale IP across regions without constraint.
The Anime & Manga Markets Are Projected to Nearly Double by 2030
From $37B today to $60B in size. And since 2020, global consumers have overtaken Japan as the most valuable segment. The mainstream appeal is evident. Netflix recently reported anime viewership tripled over the past five years, with more than half of its 300M global subscribers watching. Best of all, fan interest directly translates to monetizable verticals, with the market for anime merchandise alone worth $12B in 2025.
The Engine Bringing the Best IP Across Formats
Our expertise and network creates an IP Engine driving content across publishing, anime production, live events, and merchandising. In the TOKYOPOP IP Engine, each format feeds into the next. Great content builds a loyal community of fans. The loyal community creates monetization opportunities across verticals. Those then fund the creation of more great content. And so the cycle goes.
Publishing
Publish manga in print and digital across multiple languages according to fan interest
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Anime Production
Adapt fan favorites to screen to expand popularity and increase support
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Merchandise
Collaborate with licensors so fans can own a physical expression of their favorite IP
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Live Events
Host exciting in-person experiences to reward fan loyalty
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We Helped Scale the IPs You Grew Up With
Over nearly 30 years, we’ve scaled original IP and leveraged licensing relationships to help create and grow some of the most recognized franchises in global entertainment. The titles below represent a selection of properties we've brought to fans across publishing, merchandise, and beyond.
Stitch! (Disney)
Resident Evil
Assassin's Creed Dynasty
Spy x Family
The Nightmare Before Christmas
Real Fans Became Real Owners†
Every manga fan remembers the story that hooked them. Now, after 30 years, fans and everyday investors can be part of the next chapter. Hear from active investors as they share why they invested in TOKYOPOP.
Long time fan of TOKYOPOP, since the days of the TOKYOPOP magazine, back in 1999.
Invested $1,004.86
Verified Investor
Manga is the most profitable section at Barnes & Noble. Anime and manga are now very mainstream and no longer a niche thing. We looked at the projections and the profile. The move into merch seems like a good idea since importing from Japan has become more expensive and people love to buy stuff for their favorite/anime or manga.
Invested $10,004.76
Verified Investor
My whole family is into anime/manga life. We need more organizations bringing over greatness. Now we can be a part of ensuring we can get the content we love and enjoy.
Invested $2,504
Verified Investor
I've been a lifelong fan of all things Anime. To own a piece of it, literally. It's a wondrous achievement for me.
Invested $2,504
Verified Investor
My love for TOKYOPOP let me discover so much of my love for anime and manga. My chance to invest is a welcome experience I want to see grow.
Invested $12,504
Verified Investor
†The testimonials presented are the opinions of the individuals providing them. They may not represent the experience of all clients or investors and are not a guarantee of future performance or success. No compensation was provided for these testimonials unless explicitly stated.
Hollywood Adaptations, Contracts With Disney, Crunchyroll, & More
Over nearly 30 years, we’ve established the relationships, credibility, and footprint needed to scale industry-leading IP.
Licensed in over 50 countries in 30+ languages
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15M annual revenue pace currently
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Current library spans 100+ IPs
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Brought thousands of books, DVDs, and merch items to market
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Successfully sold anime projects to TV and streaming
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#1 title on US Bookscan chart multiple times
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Licensing Contracts with
Distribution Contracts with
We’re Targeting Up to $50M in Annual Revenue by 2031
Your investment helps strengthen and expand the TOKYOPOP IP Engine, deepen fan engagement, and scale proven opportunities industry-wide. Here’s how we plan to achieve approximately 3X annual revenue growth by 2031:
Expand publishing foundation through IP discovery, development, and marketing
Scale into merchandise, animation, and events based on fan-proven demand
Deepen anime-production partnerships to fully capture the on-screen boom
Develop live experiences and exhibitions in underserved, high-interest markets
Grow merchandising and direct-to-consumer channels
Demon Slayer: From Humble Beginnings to a $700M+ Hit
In 2016, Demon Slayer debuted in a small, weekly manga magazine. After its early success, it was green-lit to be developed into an anime adaptation. Fast forward to today, the franchise has earned more than $700 million at the box office worldwide. In the internet age, stories like this can be published practically anywhere, waiting to be discovered and scaled.
Exclusive Investor Perks
Proven Leadership Scaling Global Manga & Anime IP
Our leadership team boasts decades of experience with proven ability to scale successful companies in content and entertainment.
• Founded TOKYOPOP nearly 30 years ago across Japan and the United States, pioneering the global manga market
• Produced film and anime including Priest (Sony Pictures), Initial D, and GTO, with deep expertise in cross-format IP adaptation
• Former Chair of the Producers Guild of America’s International Committee; leader in global entertainment and IP strategy
• Creator of successful graphic novels (The Nightmare Before Christmas: Zero’s Journey, Princess Ai); California attorney fluent in Japanese
• Helped double TOKYOPOP’s U.S. revenue, expanding retail partnerships and market share in manga and graphic novels
• Leads North American publishing, marketing, and distribution with a focus on scalable, multi-channel growth
• Oversees key retail and distribution relationships across major national platforms
• Executive Board Member of the Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), representing 3,500+ publishers
• Expanded TOKYOPOP Germany beyond manga into merchandise and children’s publishing, unlocking new revenue streams
• Built a diversified retail network across bookstores, online platforms, and non-traditional channels including toy and convenience sectors
• Experienced sales leader with a strong track record in market expansion and distribution strategy
•Former agent for children’s books and graphic novel illustrators; strong links to early-reading institutions
• 35+ years of experience across leading Japanese media, gaming, publishing, and film companies
• Leads Japan operations, driving growth in manga development, anime production investment, and strategic partnerships
• Deep network across Japan’s creative and production ecosystem
• Proven track record in international expansion and content monetization
• Strategic advisor and board member leading TOKYOPOP’s education initiative and digital growth strategy
• Former Managing Director of TOKYOPOP and President of First Person Publishing
• Founder of Cambrix Publishing with deep experience in independent publishing and content development
• Former EVP at Emblaze Systems; supported major capital raises and has produced multiple successful media properties
Frequently Asked Questions
What am I actually buying when I invest?
You're purchasing Class B equity shares through TOKYOPOP Investor Holdings, a special purpose vehicle (SPV) that holds an ownership interest in TOKYOPOP Inc. Your investment gives you an indirect ownership interest in TOKYOPOP and allows you to participate in the company's long-term growth. Please refer to the Offering Circular for complete details regarding your rights as an investor.
Is this a donation or a real investment?
This is a real equity investment—not a donation or crowdfunding reward. Your investment purchases Class B shares that represent ownership in TOKYOPOP. As with any private company investment, any future return depends on the company's performance and there is no guarantee of profit.
Can I sell my shares after I invest?
Under SEC Regulation Crowdfunding rules, your shares are generally subject to a 12-month holding period. After that, resale opportunities may still be limited because there is currently no public market for these securities. This investment should be viewed as a long-term investment.
Why is my investment going through TOKYOPOP Investor Holdings?
TOKYOPOP Investor Holdings is a special purpose vehicle (SPV) used to simplify ownership for a large number of investors participating in this Regulation Crowdfunding offering. Your economic interest is tied directly to TOKYOPOP Inc. This is a common structure used in Reg CF offerings.
What is the minimum investment?
The minimum investment is $500, which equals 100 shares at $5.00 per share.
Can I invest more after my initial purchase?
Yes. While the offering remains open, you may increase your investment through the DealMaker platform, subject to availability and applicable SEC investment limits.
How does TOKYOPOP make money?
TOKYOPOP generates revenue through four integrated business pillars: publishing (print and digital across 30+ languages), licensing (contracts with Disney, Nintendo, Crunchyroll, and others), live events and exhibitions, and merchandise. No single channel dominates, which reduces concentration risk.
How does TOKYOPOP compete against Viz Media, Kodansha, and Yen Press?
TOKYOPOP doesn't compete on volume. The strategy is to source IP from markets those publishers overlook, particularly across Europe, and move faster on emerging trends and niche categories. The multi-vertical model (publishing into licensing into merchandise into events) also means revenue isn't solely dependent on unit sales in a competitive retail environment.
What happened to TOKYOPOP in the early 2000s manga boom, and why is this different?
TOKYOPOP helped create the North American manga market during that era. The business today is structurally different: revenue is diversified across publishing, licensing, events, and merchandise globally rather than concentrated in U.S. print retail.
Why did TOKYOPOP post a net loss in 2025 after being profitable in 2024?
2025 was an investment year for TOKYOPOP. The primary driver of the loss was our decision to launch NARUTO THE GALLERY in Berlin, our largest live experience to date. While the exhibition was critically successful and demonstrated our ability to bring major Japanese IP to international audiences, it generated a significant one-time financial loss due to startup and operating costs.
Since then, we’ve taken steps to refocus our strategy. Going forward, we’re emphasizing partnerships, licensing, and capital-efficient growth across our four business pillars—Publishing, Merchandise, Anime & Film/TV, and Experiences—while applying the lessons learned from that project.
We view 2025 as an investment in expanding TOKYOPOP’s long-term capabilities rather than a reflection of our core publishing business.
What is the $8M in short-term debt?
Much of the short-term debt reflects working capital financing, advances, and obligations that are common in the publishing and entertainment industries, where payments for licensing, production, printing, and distribution often occur before revenue is received.
It also includes obligations related to strategic investments and the growth of the business over time. As part of this financing round, strengthening our balance sheet and improving working capital flexibility are important objectives.
Complete details regarding the company’s liabilities are available in the offering materials filed with the SEC.
How realistic is the $50M revenue target by 2031?
The $50 million target is a long-term goal based on expanding the business we have already built over nearly 30 years.
Our growth strategy includes:
- Expanding our publishing program through additional licenses, original IP, and international markets.
- Growing higher-margin merchandise and direct-to-consumer sales.
- Increasing participation in anime, film, and television production through strategic co-production partnerships.
- Expanding live experiences and exhibitions with a more partnership-oriented, capital-efficient model.
- Developing and monetizing original TOKYOPOP-owned IP across multiple platforms.
We do not expect any single project to drive this growth. Rather, we believe it will come from scaling multiple revenue streams across our four business pillars while leveraging the global growth of the anime and manga market.
What is the TOKYOPOP Owners Club?
The Owners Club is the investor community for TOKYOPOP shareholders. Every investor receives membership, which includes members-only livestreams, sneak peeks at upcoming projects, exclusive variant covers, an exclusive membership card, and direct access to the TOKYOPOP team through regular virtual events.
How do I join?
Any investment of $500 or more automatically enrolls you. No separate sign-up required. Once your investment is confirmed you will receive details on how to access your membership.
What does membership actually include?
Members get early access to new titles, exclusive cover variants, behind-the-scenes content, and invitations to Owners Club events where you can ask questions directly to Stu and the team. The first Owners Club event gave investors an exclusive sneak peek at new cover art and a direct conversation with the founder. More virtual and in-person events are planned.
Is this a fan club or am I actually an owner?
Both. You receive equity in TOKYOPOP, meaning you are a shareholder in the company. The Owners Club is the community layer built around that ownership. It is designed to give investors a genuine connection to the brand, not just a certificate. That said, Class B shares do not include voting rights or participation in management decisions. Full details are in the offering circular.
What happens to my membership if I sell my shares?
Owners Club membership is tied to your equity position. Shares are subject to a 12-month holding period under SEC rules, during which they cannot be freely resold except under limited circumstances. After that period, there is currently no public market for these securities. Please review the offering circular for the full terms around share transferability and membership eligibility.