Studio ENTRE Co., Ltd.: CrestLab, developer of the AI animation production platform “ANICRA(TM),” raises seed round funding – After “TIB STUDIO,” in which Studio ENTRE participates
Studio ENTRE Co., Ltd. Press Release: September 11, 2025 CrestLab, developer of the AI animation production platform “ANICRA(TM),” raises seed round funding – After establishing “TIB STUDIO,” a company with Studio ENTRE participation
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Studio ENTRE Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Tetsuichi Yamaguchi) is pleased to announce that CrestLab Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Yuta Bando), a startup spun off from our studio that develops and provides the AI anime production support platform “ANICRA(TM),” has raised funds in a seed round. CrestLab: CrestLab is a startup spun out of “docomo STARTUP,” NTT DOCOMO, INC.’s (DOCOMO) in-house entrepreneurship program. The company develops and deploys “ANICRA™,” an AI solution aimed at improving both process efficiency and quality in anime production. ANICRA Official Website:
https://crestlab-inc.com/products The “TIB Innovation Center” is an entrepreneurial development program operated within the Tokyo Innovation Base (TIB), a startup support center promoted by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, in which our company participates. As a result, we have been able to secure funding for this seed round, and going forward, we will strengthen our development structure and promote projects that further promote the use of technology in the anime industry. TIB STUDIO official website:
https://tib.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/studio About CrestLab Inc. CrestLab Inc. is a startup that develops and provides “ANICRA™,” a platform that utilizes AI technology to support the animation production process. Spinning out from DOCOMO’s internal startup program, “docomo STARTUP,” the company develops products that combine the quality and efficiency required in professional production environments. Going forward, the company will deepen collaboration with companies in the industry and promote digital transformation across the entire animation production process. About Studio ENTRE, Inc. Studio ENTRE is a startup studio dedicated to creating new businesses by combining the broad
entertainment business with technology. We work with innovators with business ideas in the entertainment field to develop business plans and procure funding and human resources to launch new businesses. About TIB STUDIO TIB STUDIO is an incubation program operated by Tokyo Innovation Base (TIB) based on an agreement between the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and the Startup Studio Association. This public-private partnership supports seed-stage startups by helping them refine their business strategies, fundraising, and create opportunities for demonstration, with the aim of expanding the pool of challengers and creating unicorns. This program provides support to entrepreneurs before they raise capital, helping them steadily take the steps to commercialize and grow their business. It also supports startups like CrestLab until they complete their fundraising. Established date: June 2020 Representative name: Tetsuichi Yamaguchi Representative position: Representative director Head office location: 2nd floor, Kuwano Building, 6-23-4 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo URL:
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