Saudi Arabia-Japan Animation Innovation is accelerating!
(Quote) Japanese anime and ani-song singers and others gathered in Riyadh! SAUDI ANIME EXPO 2019 event report with about 40,000 visitors | SAUDI ANIME EXPO 2019 Organizing Committee Press Release
Cooperation between Saudi Arabia and Japan in the field of animation has developed rapidly in recent years. Saudi Arabia has set forth a national growth strategy, “Vision 2030,” which aims to diversify its industries in order to break away from its oil-dependent economy, and as part of this strategy, it has also set its sights on revitalizing the entertainment industry, which will be in full swing from around 2019.
Saudi Arabia’s Proactive Approach to Animation
(Reference source) “The Reason Why Japanese Anime Has Such Deep Roots in the Arab World” that Japanese People Do Not Know
Saudi Arabia is investing heavily in its cultural industries, including animation, with the aim of becoming an entertainment nation. 2016 saw the establishment of Manga Productions to train domestic animators.
A Dragon Ball theme park is planned for construction!
citation needed ] [The world’s first “Dragon Ball” theme park to be built!] ｜ [Official] Dragon Ball Official Site
The Saudi Arabian government has announced the construction of a theme park based on the popular Japanese manga “Dragon Ball. This project is the result of a strategic partnership between Toei Animation and an investment company wholly owned by the Saudi Arabian government.
SAUDI ANIME EXPO
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Japanese Anime and Anisong Singer Gathered in Riyadh! SAUDI ANIME EXPO 2019 event report on the “SAUDI ANIME EXPO 2019” event, which attracted about 40,000 visitors | SAUDI ANIME EXPO 2019 Executive Committee Press Release
SAUDI ANIME EXPO 2019, held for the first time in 2019, was held from Thursday, November 14 to Saturday, November 16, 2019. 37,800 visitors came to the exhibition over the three days, exceeding expectations and closing with great success.
The second edition, held in October 2022, brought together Japan’s leading anime content and ani-song singers, and was a great success over the three days.
