Chill & Connect: Japan Entertainment Startup Mixer
Connecting Japan’s top creators and innovators with the global entertainment ecosystem
📍 Venue
Private space near Los Angeles Convention Center
(Exact location to be shared with confirmed guests)
🗓 Date & Time
Thursday, July 3th, 2025
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM (PT)
🎯 Purpose
As anime and Japanese entertainment culture continue to expand globally, Anime Expo LA 2025 has become a key event drawing international creators, investors, and partners.
To celebrate and accelerate this momentum, Asu Capital Partners, Globis Capital Partners and partners are hosting an exclusive, intimate meetup to:
Connect leading Japanese entertainment startup founders, venture capitalists, and industry executives
Facilitate cross-border collaboration between Japan and the global entertainment ecosystem
Encourage meaningful conversations that lead to partnerships, funding, and creative synergies
This event is designed as a catalyst for co-creation and innovation across anime, gaming, IP development, and entertainment technology.
👥 Attendees
Expected group size: 30 carefully selected guests
We’re bringing together a high-impact group of stakeholders, including:
Confirmed Participants
Shota Isoda – Globis Capital Partners
Yuki Zou – EQT Partners (Formerly Netflix)
Capitan Oyu – Founder, AnotherBall
Tomo Shikata - WiL( World Innovation Lab)
Special Guest
Joey Bizinger (The Anime Man), Founder of Nonsense
A leading voice in anime culture, Joey is one of the most influential anime YouTubers, boasting over 3 million fans globally.
Full attendee list to be updated as confirmations are finalized.
🤝 Hosted by
Asu Capital Partners – A Tokyo-based seed venture capital firm investing in next-gen Japanese startups with global ambition, particularly at the intersection of entertainment, technology, and IP.
Captain - Captain is a repeat founder with two exits, the latest a VTuber agency acquired by Sony. He now leads AnotherBall—an anime-centric startup—where he’s co-creating a game with the Chainsaw Man director and driving the avatar app Avvy. As an angel investor, Captain has backed nearly 100 startups worldwide. A huge anime fan!
Globis Capital Partners - Globis Capital Partners- Established in 1996, GCP was Japan’s first full-scale hands-on venture capital company. To date, GCP has established seven funds, invested in 200 companies, and aggregated assets under management of over 1.8 billion USD.
📌 Additional Notes
Light refreshments and drinks will be served
Dress code: Smart casual or industry-relevant (feel free to express your creative identity)