[MANGA General Research Institute, General Incorporated Association] IMART2026 Spring Global Business Matching to be held March 24th-27th
MANGA General Research Institute, General Incorporated Association Press Release: October 14, 2025 IMART2026 Spring Global Business Matching to be held from March 24th to 27th 4 Days of Connecting with the Global Manga Industry at IKEBUKURO | English version follows after the Japanese text
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Representative Director: Ken Kikuchi) will be hosting “IMART Global Business Matching,” an international event in Ikebukuro, Tokyo, to accelerate connections and transactions in the global manga and webtoon industry. The event will consist of two parts: Mingle Night (an international exchange party) and a Business Meeting (a business meeting). Mingle Night (International Exchange Party) Date and Time: Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM (Doors open at 5:30 PM) Venue: Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo (details to be announced later) This is a networking party bringing together industry professionals. Upon entry, attendees will be given stickers on which they can write down “what they can offer,” creating an environment where people feel comfortable talking to each other, even if they’ve just met. Information about pre-registered companies will also be projected at the venue to increase the likelihood of meeting someone. Business Meeting Date and Time: Wednesday, March 25th – Friday, March 27th, 2026, 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM each day Venue: Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo (details to be announced at a later date)
Publishers, platforms, production companies, and licensees from Japan and overseas will participate. We will promote concrete business negotiations on licensing, co-productions, business partnerships, and more. Participants can set appointments themselves based on a list of participating companies distributed in advance, and the secretariat (Business Center) will propose recommended matches based on registered information. Participating company information and project lists will be projected and distributed at the venue to support efficient interviews.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/145029/11/145029-11-8852c20fa3ece9214e5c09d2a7a3d238-2000×1500.jpg IMART2025 Spring International Business Meeting Scene Ticket • Business Meeting Mingle Night (International Exchange Party): ¥18,000 (tax included) per person • Business Meeting 3 days: 12,000 yen (tax included)/person • Business Meeting Table (optional, per day): 10,000 yen (tax included) per table *A separate “Business Meeting Participation Ticket” is required to use a table. *IMART2025 Silver/Gold sponsor companies will be given priority access to meeting tables in accordance with regulations. How to participate 1. Entry form (https://forms.gle/iE8CARBTSPN8X7dD7 ) and you will receive a confirmation email from the secretariat shortly. 2. Follow the instructions in the confirmation email, select the type and quantity of tickets in the ticket purchase form, and submit it. Payment will be made using the invoice you will receive via email. 3. A list of participating companies will be distributed via email at a later date. Please arrange appointments on your own. Matchmaking proposals are also available from the secretariat. For the latest information, please visit the following website.
https://imart.tokyo/global-business-matching/ 〈Inquiries regarding this matter〉 IMART International Business Meeting Inquiry Form https://forms.gle/pST7Z3G6kkthPKUv5 [Organizer/Management] Organizer: MANGA General Research Institute, Inc. Planning and Management: Culture Weaver LLC (IMART International Business Center Supervisor) Sponsored by: Toshima Ward [About IMART] IMART is an international conference bringing together industry professionals from Japan and abroad to promote the development of the content industry through knowledge sharing and personnel exchange for “Manga IP.” The event focuses not only on manga itself, but also on its expansion into various forms of entertainment, including anime. The 2025 conference will be held on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. IMART2025 Participation application URL: https://imart2025.peatix.com Official website: https://imart.tokyo/ [About the MANGA General Research Institute] We research and analyze Japanese pop culture, including manga and anime, from an IP perspective. We accurately grasp domestic and international phenomena and contribute to the development of culture and business. In addition to planning and running the borderless manga and IP conference “IMART,” we also conduct cross-industry market research and proposal activities. Representative: Representative Director Ken Kikuchi Address: Miraku Department Store 1F, 3-4-10 Minami-Nagasaki, Toshima-ku, Tokyo IMART 2026 Spring – Global Business Matching will take place March 24-27 Four days connecting the worldwide MANGA industry in Ikebukuro, Tokyo
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/145029/11/145029-11-98cc120c826168de4f4ed9bb65db0772-1920×1080.jpg MANGA Research Institute (Japan) – a General Incorporated Association – led by Representative Director Ken Kikuchi, will host “IMART Global Business Matching,” an international event designed to accelerate discovery and deal-making across the global manga and webtoon industries. The event will take place in Ikebukuro, Tokyo, and comprises two complementary components: Mingle Night (an international networking party) and Business Meeting (a multi-day B2B meeting program). Mingle Night (International Networking Party) Date & Time: Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 18:00-21:00 (doors open at 17:30) Venue: Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima City, Tokyo (exact location to be announced) This party brings together professionals from across the industry. Upon entry, attendees will receive a sticker on which to write “what you can offer,” making it easy to start conversations even with first-time contacts. Profiles of pre-registered companies will also be projected at the venue to increase the precision of new connections. Business Meeting (B2B Meeting Program) Dates & Times: Wednesday-Friday, March 25-27, 2026; 10:00-21:00 each day Venue: Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima City, Tokyo (exact location to be announced) Participants will include publishers, platforms, production studios, and licensees from Japan and abroad. The program facilitates concrete negotiations on licensing, co-production, and strategic participant partnerships. Using the list distributed in advance, companies may set their own appointments; additionally, the
Secretariat (IMART Business Center) will propose recommended matches based on registered information. Company profiles and opportunity lists will be projected and distributed on-site to support efficient meetings.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/145029/11/145029-11-a5238cdfb06d687451b671d5333cafe6-2000×1500.jpg Scenes from the IMART 2025 Spring International Business Meeting Tickets • Business Meeting (all three days) Mingle Night: JPY 18,000 (tax included) per person • Business Meeting (all three days): JPY 12,000 (tax included) per person • Meeting Table (optional; per-day rental): JPY 10,000 (tax included) per table Note: A Business Meeting participant ticket is required separately in order to rent a table. Note: IMART 2025 Silver/Gold sponsor companies will receive priority access to meeting tables in accordance with sponsor terms. How to Participate 1. Submit the entry form: 2. Following the instructions in the email, select ticket type and quantity confirmation via the ticket purchase form and submit. Please settle payment upon receipt of the invoice sent by email. 3. The participant list will be distributed by email at a later date. Please arrange your appointments directly. You may also receive matching proposals from the Secretariat. IMART Global Business Matching – Official Website For the latest updates, please visit: https://imart.tokyo/global-business-matching/ Inquiries about this event IMART International Business Meeting – Inquiry Form https://forms.gle/pST7Z3G6kkthPKUv5 Organizer & Operations Organizer: MANGA Research Institute (General Incorporated Association) Planning & Operations: Culture Weaver GK. (Head of the IMART International Business Center) Support: Toshima City, Tokyo About IMART IMART is an international conference that brings together professionals from Japan and abroad to promote the development of the content industry through the sharing of knowledge and human exchange around “Manga IP.” The event not only focuses on manga itself but also highlights its expansion into entertainment various fields, including anime. The 2025 edition of IMART will be held on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. IMART 2025 Registration: https://imart2025.peatix.com Official Website: https://imart.tokyo/ About MANGA Research Institute (General Incorporated Association) We research and analyze Japanese pop culture – including manga and anime – through the lens of intellectual property, accurately capturing domestic and global trends to contribute to both cultural and business development. In addition to planning and operating IMART, a borderless conference for manga/IP, we conduct cross-industry market research and policy proposals. Representative: Ken Kikuchi, Representative Director Address: Ajiraku Department Store 1F, 3-4-10 Minaminagasaki, Toshima City, Tokyo, Japan
