Sikkim: The next destination for Anime and Manga
- Building India’s next creative economy in the mountains.
- Every great story begins in a place of magic – Sikkim is that place.
- What if the next big revolution came from our snowcapped mountains?
Why Sikkim ?
- Scenic beauty and mountains
- Lush greenery laden with rich folk tales
- Curate creative IPs
- Peaceful, safe, eco-friendly; ideal for long term creative investments
- Youth literacy and artistic culture already thriving
Global Anime Scene
- $30 billion expected to exceed to $45 billion by 2030
- Streaming and gaming expansion
- Global shortage of quality animators and studios
- India’s animation industry growing at over 15% CAGR but lacking cultural IP roots
Sikkim Anime and Manga Capital
- Anime studios
- Manga publishing hubs
- Training academies
- Annual Anime and Manga festivals
- Anime Trials and experiential parks (tourism integration)
Local Strengths and Readiness
- Friendly startup policies by the state Government
- Green energy, sustainable infrastructure
- Youth engagement in art, design and story telling
- Digital literacy with NEP alignment
- Proximity to South East Asia for academic & creative collaborations
Investment Landscape
- Studio infrastructure
- IP development
- Training institutions
- Tourism Assets (Anime trials, theme cafes, merchandise)
- Content distribution (OTT and licensing)
ROI expected
- Job creation
- Exportable IPs
- Anime Tourism revenue
- Regional creative brand dominance
Creative Tourism- Trials through Stories
- Anime trials in Sikkim
- Himalayan Cosplay Fest – International Manga Fair
- Manga museum and Art streets
Human Capital Plan
- Partner with animation schools from across the world
- Local talent training in digital art, story telling and voice editing
- Scholarships for young Sikkimese artists
- Asian Academy for Anime and Manga (AAMA)
Partnerships and Collaborations
- Japanese Anime schools
- Indian universities
- OTT platforms
- Culture Ministries and private investors
Sikkim: The next destination for Anime and Manga
- The world is hungry for stories.
- Lets make Sikkim the studio where they are born