Nihodo Media Pvt Ltd was conceived to tell Stories that are Indian in Heart and Origin and Global in Appeal.
We have worked with some of the biggest names in Media and Entertainment across the globe and have made a name for ourselves as a Curator of Ideas and Intellectual Properties that continue to challenge the status quo and champion the cause of original ideas that can find success not just in India but around the world. In the decade since our inception, we continue to bridge the entertainment collaboration gap between India and Japan.
We Create Stories...
Located in Bengaluru, India,
and Osaka, Japan
COMICS01
We have produced thousands of pages of award-winning comic book content which has received critical acclaim for its storytelling and art. Our titles span various genres, from superheroes, zombie survival horror, science fiction, historical fantasy, manga, detective fiction and even slice of life comedy
ANIMATION02
Over the years we have worked with the biggest broadcasters in the industry to develop unique animation properties. We have complete in-house expertise, from pre-production to post; right from developing the concept, to scripting, designing, animating, and delivering the final product with original music and dubbing.
LIVE ACTION03
The next evolution of storytelling skills was always destined to be in live-action space. After making short films and promotional content, we all step into the world of films and television series, with several of our IPs in various stages of development in collaboration with some of the industry’s leading content house
LICENCING04
From the beginning, we had a keen eye on the licensing and merchandising aspects of all our IPs. We started off with a toyline based on our animated IP Fatak Patak, during which we collaborated with some of the world’s leading toy developers, manufacturers, and distributors.
Our
In-House
Expertise
- Conceptualization
- Script Writing
- Story Boarding
- Comic Book Production
- Graphic Design
- Concept Art
- Art Direction
- Animation Production & Direction
- Editing
- Post-Production Sound
- Dubbing and Translation
Our Story So Far...
Nihodo Media got its start by incubating ideas and concepts in comic book format, working with some of the best creators in the country.
First proof of concept success came in the form of Batu Gaiden India's first homegrown Manga Series, made in collaboration with Japan.
Batu Gaiden was a critical success and in less than two years since its debut, was adapted as India's first Anime movie that was broadcast by Turner Networks on Cartoon Network and POGO
Building upon the success of a comic to screen adaptation, Nihodo Media's next was Ninja Nontu, once again for Cartoon Network and POGO
Nihodo Media was selected to lead an Indian Delegation of Broadcasters, Toy companies and Animation Studios, twice, to Tiffcom, on invitation from the Japanese Government
The success of this business matching event led to deals worth millions an the entry of several Japanese IPs to the Indian market.
Continuing leverage Japanese expertise, Nihodo Media made an 8-Movie Animated for Disney India called Fatak Patak, which won several major awards throughout its run-on Disney networks, apart from enjoying massive fan following amongst its target audience.
Working with creators of Beyblade, Nihodo Media developed, manufactured and distributed a Toy line based on Fatak Patak animated series across India, which was lapped up enthusiastically by the fans of animation series, and also won the prestigious ANN Award for licensing & merchandising.
After Shochiku's strategic investment in Nihodo Media, we worked with Shochiku Pvt. Ltd. and Japanese Government to bring Kabuki artist to India for a performance.
Nihodo media then went on production of Riku Wa Yowakunai, an animated movie that was theoretically released in Japan, based on a beloved children's book.
Nihodo Media worked with Comix Wave Films in localizing renowned Anime Director Makoto Shinkai's most beloved and critically acclaimed feature - 5CM per Second, for theoretical release in India in 2023.
Since 2019, Nihodo Media has been developing live-action adaptation of several of its IPs with leading production house India.