Variety ·entertainment ·2 hours ago

Yasuo Matsuo launches IP Bay studio adapting Japanese literature for global audiences

Yasuo Matsuo, who spent 35 years bringing Japanese anime like "Dragon Ball Z" to Western audiences, has launched IP Bay, a new studio adapting Japanese literary properties for international screens. His son Jun Matsuo serves as CEO and producer Frankie Seratch leads U.S. operations. The company debuts at Cannes as Japan becomes 2026 Country of Honor.

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