What's this about?
A series of NFT offerings based on Project Opus Anime, an independent film adaptation of OPUS, a classic manga series written and illustrated by Satoshi Kon
Collection A
A series of NFT background art by Yukio Abe, a veteran art director who worked with anime directors such as Masami Hata, the Dezaki brothers and character designer Sugino Akio.
Collection B
A series of NFT short clips directed by Masao Maruyama, anime industry pioneer, veteran producer and entrepreneur who co-founded Madhouse, MAPPA and Studio M2, and the man who discovered Satoshi Kon
membership
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Opus Anime NFT
**In the summer of 2020, the principals from Giant Eye Chinimation and CryptoAnime began their partnership to develop new revenue generating opportunities using NFTs/Crypto while unlocking new paths for artists to earn more throughout the production and beyond. **
Opus Anime NFT will consist of special-purpose NFT collections created to generate additional revenues for Opus Anime in order to provide supplemental income for artists and staff while lifting the overall financial outlook for all stakeholders and investors.Giant Eye Chinimation is making a set of exclusive assets (collection A and collection B) available for this special occasion and in celebration to the beginnings of a new exciting era for all anime creators, fans and the industry.
The ability to reserve part of that revenue from the NFT sales to enhance compensation for the artists and staff working on Opus Anime NFT will raise their standard of living and show we can improve the business without impacting the current economic model of traditional financiers.
The Road Map
Holders of NFTs from either Collection A or B will receive invitations to contests, raffles and prize opportunities developed during the production of Opus Anime. Some of the ideas being considered:
● Opus 10000 Anime Art Frames minting event, reserving the rights to mint one or more NFT frames from the film in-production.
● Opus Anime Poster NFT minting event, reserving the rights to mint one or more NFT Posters.
● End Credit addition of collector's name (real or handle or NFT profile)
● Raffle to win an NFT Product Placement (for max 3 collectors)
● Creative session with key artists from Opus Anime project
● Virtual Private Screening (for max 10~20 collectors) a week before theatrical release
● NFT copy of completed Opus FilmCollectors with at least one Opus Anime NFT and at least one CryptoAnime Membership NFT (Hekonai) will unlock additional invitations for:
● Creative sessions with Marketing Team
● Voice recording session as a part of a mob (crowd shouting, etc.)
● Co-creation of new NFT products based on the unsold rights (i.e. blockchain gaming, limited edition toys) of the Opus Anime
● Co-creation of NFT merchandising for Opus Anime
● Raffle to win Opus Anime merchandising and moreOur plan is to actively engage our community to co-develop exciting and unique ideas for NFTs that have meaning and utility in the context of CryptoAnime initiative.
Satoshi Kon ( October 12, 1963 – August 24, 2010) is an artist, writer and filmmaker who left an indelible mark on the worlds of manga and anime. He made a critically acclaimed debut in the manga world in 1984 with the award-winning short manga Toriko. He subsequently became an assistant to Katsuhiko Otomo, the famous creator of Akira, and would eventually write scripts for Otomo. He enjoyed a creative breakthrough as anime director with the influential hit Perfect Blue and would go on to direct and write other popular and critically admired anime features like Tokyo Godfathers, Millennium Actress and Paprika.Kon passed away much too soon in 2010 at the age of 46 due to pancreatic cancer. He remains one of the most-lauded creators of Japanese animation, a director who is often mentioned in the same breath as Hayao Miyazaki and Otomo. His influence extends beyond Japan: his films have been cited as an inspiration for Hollywood hits like Black Swan and Inception. Darren Aronofsky and Guillermo Del Toro have both publicly acknowledged their admiration for Kon's work.We truly believe that Project Opus Anime can be the catalyst, taking our cue from Satoshi Kon's deep concern for his fellow artists in the anime field. He was one of the members of the Japan Animation Creators Association and the example he provided inspired us to create CryptoAnime.
Masao Maruyama (born June 19, 1941) is a Japanese anime producer and anime entrepreneur, the co-founder of Madhouse, founder/Chairman of MAPPA and founder/President of Studio M2.Maruyama is a pioneer who has spanned most of the history of the Japanese animation business since its early days, and has been involved in the forefront for over 50 years. He has collaborated with many of the biggest names in Japanese animation, discovered many talented creators, established several animation production companies, worked on dozens of series and films, planned and produced various works, and in doing so has supported the industry.Maruyama is one of the most capable and experienced producers in the history of Japanese animation, especially when it comes to finding and nurturing talents. Among the talents he discovered were Satoshi Kon, Mamoru Hosoda, and Sunao Katabuchi, also giving Masaaki Yuasa and Mitsuo Iso a chance for a directorial debut at a very early stage. In recognition for his contribution to the industry, he received the Special Award at the 7th Animation Kobe in 2002 and the Encouragement Award at the 23rd Fujimoto Award in 2003.
Opus anime nft: collection a
Opus NFT Collection A consists of 5 unique Opus-themed background art assets created by Yukio Abe for this occasion. Mr. Abe is a veteran art director who worked on creating visual concepts for later anime adaptations of Osamu Tezuka's manga. Abe's works mostly consist of kodomo anime. His art style perfectly compliments children's stories creating beautiful, warm and fairy tale-like settings.We invite you to participate in the auction of this unique collection and take part in this history making event.Please enter your e-mail below and join our twitter and telegram channels so we can keep you informed as we unveil our NFT sales events.
Opus anime nft: collection b
Opus NFT Collection B consists of 5 unique 10-second videos based on the Opus Manga, directed by renowned producer Masao Maruyama. He has been at the vanguard of anime for over 50 years and is known for discovering and nurturing such talents as Satoshi Kon, Mamoru Hosoda, and Sunao Katabuchi.We invite you to participate in the auction of this unique collection and help bring changes in how artists and staff are rewarded for their skills, hard work and creations.Please enter your e-mail below and join our twitter and telegram channels so we can keep you informed as we unveil our NFT sales events.
the membership
CryptoAnime’s Genesis NFT is a generative collection of In Profile-Picture (PFP) NFTs of Hekonai Hanawa, the character featured in what’s known to be the very first Japanese animation short. The Hekonai NFT doubles as CryptoAnime’s Community Member ID, granting all holders access to members-only benefits and privileges across multiple projects, starting with Opus Anime.For more details, please visit CryptoAnime website.