RisingJoy Expands Vertical Anime Production to 30 Titles
The company aims to reach its 30-title goal by the first quarter of 2027 using AI-driven production tools.
Updated on Oct. 26, 2026 in Animation
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RisingJoy is scaling its vertical anime output, announcing plans to produce 30 titles by the end of Q1 2027. The Singapore-based company has already delivered six titles, which currently rank among the top 10 on the IDN App and sooka platforms.
Why it matters
The company identifies vertical anime as a largely untapped category with highly engaged audiences. By leveraging AI production tools and localizing stories through regional partnerships, RisingJoy seeks to capture global market share in the mobile-first streaming space.
RisingJoy has already completed six titles that rank in the top 10 for views on the IDN App and sooka. The company distributes its content through a network spanning over 50 platforms across 40 countries.
The players
RisingJoy
RisingJoy is a Singapore-based animation studio that specializes in producing vertical anime titles for mobile platforms.
NTT Docomo Studio & Live
NTT Docomo Studio & Live is a Japanese media production company that provides infrastructure and distribution support for creative content.
The details
The creative team develops and directs these vertical anime titles using AI production tools, while stories are originated and cast locally. The firm has signed a framework MOU with NTT Docomo Studio & Live to facilitate broader international content distribution.
Timeline
Four additional titles are scheduled for release by the end of 2026.
Two more titles are slated for release in January 2027.
The production goal of 30 total titles is set for the end of Q1 2027.
Industry Dynamics
RisingJoy's focus on vertical-format mobile streaming content marks a departure from traditional horizontal television and cinema standards. The company is positioning itself to lead the niche market as mobile-first consumption habits continue to reshape global animation demand.
Viewers can access these titles through the IDN App and sooka platforms, which currently host the first six releases. As the company expands its distribution network to 50 platforms globally, audiences in new markets will likely gain easier access to this library.
The takeaway
Vertical anime is rapidly evolving from a niche experiment into a robust content category driven by AI efficiency. Fans of the medium should expect a consistent increase in localized storytelling as production scales over the next several months.
Further reading
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