The Official Launch of India’s First Manga & Anime School
The Official Launch of India’s First Manga & Anime School
Ganesh Goud Burra This school is designed to nurture a new generation of storytellers, illustrators, and animators, giving Indian students direct access to authentic Japanese art expertise in manga and anime creation.
The Global Demand for Anime and Manga Is Booming Like Never Before
The global anime industry is witnessing immense growth. Japan remains at the center of it all, producing more than 1,000 manga titles and 300 anime seasons every year. With a market valued at over 25 billion USD; driven by streaming, gaming, and merchandise, global enthusiasm for Japanese storytelling is at an all-time high.
Do you know what’s the main Challenge:- Japan Needs Skilled Talent
Despite its leadership in the field, Japan is facing real challenges:
- A severe shortage of animators and an aging creative workforce
- Studios booked years in advance with 3+ year production timelines
- Rising costs per man-hour, driven by growing global demand
This talent gap is a golden opportunity for emerging regions like Telangana to step in and help bridge the demand-supply gap becoming a prominent player in the future of the anime industry.
Why India is the Right Fit for this creative industry?
India, with its robust IT ecosystem and a growing creative industry, is well-positioned to become a global hub for animation and content creation. A focused skill development program could help:
- Attract international investments
- Create high-value creative jobs
- Build Telangana’s reputation as a key exporter of anime and VFX talent
The Greatest collaboration of all time in India:-
To turn this vision into reality, a significant partnership has been forged between:
- IACG Multimedia College
With over 23 years of expertise in animation, VFX, and gaming education, IACG is now taking its training to a global level. - Kyoto Seika University
Japan’s first and only university dedicated to manga and anime studies, now co-designing a world-class curriculum and providing expert faculty. - JETRO (Japan External Trade Organization)
Supporting international trade relationships, outsourcing opportunities, and placement networks for Indian talent. - Greengold Animation and Warnic Studios
Providing students with hands-on project experience, studio immersion, and real-world placement pathways.
A New Era of Stress-Free Learning for Young Creators
As part of this initiative, IACG has launched the Intermediate in Computer Graphics & Animation (CGA); India’s first stress-free creative learning program, designed for students right after school.
The program blends mental wellness, creativity, and industry exposure from day one, empowering students to explore careers in Animation, VFX, Gaming, and Design with confidence and clarity.
Inauguration Highlights
The MoU was officially signed on 10 September 2025 in Hyderabad at T-Hub and the announcement was graced by key dignitaries:
- Mr. Takashi Suzuki, Chief Director General, JETRO India
- Mr. V.L.V.S.S. Subba Rao, Vice Chancellor, YISU
- Mr. Srinivas Chilakalapudi, COO, Green Gold Animation
- Mr. Shin Matsumura, Kyoto Seika University
- IACG leadership, Faculty, and Students
Their presence reflected a strong institutional commitment and a shared vision for making Telangana a global creative production destination.
Why This Initiative Matters:-
This initiative can help:-
Students
Gain exclusive access to global mentors, an innovative and cutting-edge curriculum, and valuable real-world internships that prepare you for a successful career in creative industries.
Studios
Benefit from a pool of trained, production-ready talent equipped with the latest skills, enabling faster project turnaround times and higher-quality outputs.
Telangana
Drive increased foreign direct investment and boost the local creative economy, positioning Hyderabad as Asia’s emerging hub and next creative capital.