A-JAPAN (Acceleration Japan)

A-JAPAN is a Japanese IP curation project that gives you exclusive access to hand-selected Japanese IP for TV and film adaptation, presented by Amuse USA/VIPO on behalf of the respective rights holders in Japan. Launched in 2021, A-Japan has represented a variety of Japanese titles from some of Japan’s biggest studios, TV Networks and publishers and gained the industry’s attention. A-Japan has successfully teamed up with American screenwriters and creators for some of the titles, which are out for pitching.

Japan’s Amuse Inc. Unveils 7 Projects for Hollywood Collaboration
The Hollywood Reporter (2022)

Japanese IP Showcase From Amuse Group USA To Highlight Six Hot Properties At Virtual Event On July 8
Deadline (2021)

J-Creation: A First Look Showcase

J-CREATION is a year-round effort to bridge the gap between Japanese entertainment powerhouses and the US entertainment industry, facilitating the adaptation of Japanese IP into film, TV, and other business opportunities.

A cornerstone of this project is J-CREATION: A FIRST LOOK SHOWCASE.

Each year, a slate of up to 10 titles is presented at an exclusive event. Hollywood producers are given the unique opportunity to meet in person with the Japanese rights holders to discuss their projects.

Since its inception in 2016, J-CREATION has become a go-to event for both filmmakers and content holders, spawning several projects that are currently in development.

For more information, go to j-creation.us

APOCRYPHA: THE LEGEND OF BABYMETAL

There’s no band in the world like BABYMETAL, the metal dance unit, whose hit songs like “KARATE,” “Gimme Chocolate,” and the recent “Distortion” have captured the imaginations of fans around the globe. This fall, Z2 Comics, Hollywood film/TV production company Amuse Group USA, and BABYMETAL’s producer KOBAMETAL are collaborating on a brand new, original story for the graphic novel APOCRYPHA: THE LEGEND OF BABYMETAL, featuring art by award-winning illustrator GMB Chomichuk.
Check out the article in The Hollywood Reporter.
For more updates, follow the graphic novel on Twitter and Instagram.

Full details here.

Consulting

The Film/TV department at Amuse Group USA also provides independent consulting services to Japanese media companies looking to improve their American and global offerings. Whether you’re at the concept stage, or have a produced IP you’d like to market properly at global events, Amuse USA can help.

One noted success is the TV Tokyo series Dead Stock, for which Amuse USA provided development consulting from concept through the script stages.

Dead Stock debuted in Japan in June 2017, and TV Tokyo is currently in negotiations with an American studio for an English-language remake of the series.

Our staff is multiethnic and bilingual. Services can be performed in either or both languages. We bring over 35 years collective experience with the American and Japanese film, TV, and new media industries.
Consulting services range widely:

• English language website translation, polish, and proofreading
• English language one-sheet translation, polish, and proofreading
• Film and TV series “suggested title” consulting
• Film and TV series development: concept, outlining, scripts, rewriting
• Business strategy: from individual projects to overall slates

Please inquire with info@us.amuse.co.jp regarding plans and rates.

The Pinkertons

The Pinkertons is the first TV series that Amuse Group USA co-financed during its inaugural year in Hollywood. Based on the first American female detective in the US and actual cases from the detective agency itself, the series follows Allan Pinkerton (Angus MacFadyen), William Pinkerton (Jacob Blair) and Kate Warne (Martha MacIsaac) in their crime-solving adventures. Set in the 1860’s, they encounter many characters, two of whom are Amuse’s very own. Dean Fujioka and Seira Kagami play Kenji Hara and Miyo respectively and have recurring characters on this police procedural drama. With episodes airing in the US, Canada, Japan, and the UK, the series has received positive reviews and continues to see fan growth.

Films Produced by Amuse Japan