Riyadh, March 23, 2024, Manga Productions, an entity affiliated with the Mohammed bin Salman Foundation (Misk), made a splash at the AnimeJapan 2024 event in Tokyo by unveiling the Arabic and Japanese posters for the highly anticipated second season of its Saudi anime sensation, "Future's Folktales 2." This groundbreaking series, a collaboration between Manga Productions and the esteemed Japanese animation studio Toei Animation, renowned for classics like One Piece and Dragon Ball, is poised to captivate audiences with its futuristic narrative set in the industrial city of Neom, specifically in the colossal floating complex known as 'Oxagon.'
With the inaugural season amassing over 100 million views globally, expectations are soaring for the forthcoming sequel slated for release later this year. The AnimeJapan 2024 event, hosted at the Tokyo Big Sight Exhibition Center from March 23 to 26, serves as a premier gathering for anime aficionados worldwide. This year's edition marked the event's triumphant return to in-person festivities after a four-year hiatus prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Manga Productions seized the opportunity to showcase its creative endeavors over the full four days, engaging both the general public and industry insiders.
Dr. Issam Bukhari, CEO of Manga Productions, underscored the enthusiastic reception received from Japanese and international audiences and companies alike. He emphasized the pivotal role of Manga Productions in bridging Saudi Arabia's burgeoning creative landscape with the global entertainment market. Dr. Bukhari also noted the exciting prospects for collaboration between Saudi and international entities in the realms of content creation and gaming, buoyed by the Kingdom's ongoing economic development.
