Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank and IP platform company Comisma have agreed in principle to establish an investment fund focused on anime production, targeting 10 billion yen (approximately US$63.4 million) in assets under management by the end of fiscal 2027. The initiative aims to broaden access to production financing, attract a broader range of investors, and improve financial returns for creators as demand for Japanese animation continues to grow worldwide. Under the proposed arrangement, the t...