Who we are
CATACI — Global Japanese Manga & Anime Studio / agency for Marketing, Publishing, and Brand IP
Japan-born. Global by design. CATACI is a manga and anime studio and agency that helps brands, publishers, and advertising agencies turn ideas into striking visuals and stories — from short manga strips and key art to character IP and book and magazine illustration. Beyond campaign and publishing work, we also develop original manga/anime IP from client concepts, transforming scenarios and narrative ideas into fully realized worlds, characters, and long-form stories. ➜ Get A Quote in 48h | See Our Work
Why CATACI
- Story-first approach: we turn ideas into clear, engaging manga narratives — not just visuals.
- Built for global clients: Japanese manga expertise adapted for international brands, publishers, and audiences.
- Curated artist network: 25+ vetted Japanese manga and anime artists across a wide range of styles and genres.
What We Do
- Marketing & Advertising: Campaign key visuals, short manga strips, storyboards, social series, brand/mascot/character IP for products and activations.
- Publishing & Editorial: Book/magazine covers, interior spreads, and full illustration; adaptations of stories, educational content, and brand books.
- Game & Tech: Character design and branded worlds for landing pages, apps, and commerce flows—launch visuals, trailers, and store art.
- Events & Merchandising: Limited manga series, campaign visuals, and licensing-ready artwork for launches, retail, and branded environments.
- Original IP & Story Development: we develop manga and anime IP from early concepts — shaping characters, worlds, and narratives, from short formats to full-length manga.
How We Work
- Quick brief (24–48h): goals, deliverables, channels, references, timeline, and rights.
- Quote & artist shortlist: estimate with scope/schedule/licensing + portfolio examples.
- Agreement & kickoff: PO/contract + deposit to reserve the schedule; project workspace opened.
- Production: storyboard → line art → color/tones → lettering, with review rounds as scoped.
- Delivery: print-ready and web assets; optional localization; source files when contracted; usage license.
Typical short strip timeline: 5–10 business days after kickoff (brief approved & agreement in place). Larger projects are delivered in phases.
Need concept exploration first? We offer a short, paid concept phase to explore direction (moodboards + one style test) before full production.
Industries We Serve
- Advertising & Marketing
- Publishing & Education
- Fashion & Lifestyle
- Gaming & Entertainment
- Technology & Finance
- Public Sector & Organizations
We collaborate across diverse fields where visual storytelling connects brands and audiences worldwide.
Reach out to us today to discuss your project and bring your vision to life with world-class manga and anime artwork!
AEON (Japan, retail group) — Holiday campaign characters for nationwide rollout; creative direction, character set, store/print/web assets
Scope: Creative direction, character set, store/print/web assets
Fact: Nationwide rollout across seasonal retail activations
Region & Channels: Japan; in-store, print, web
Knorr(Germany/Austria, global food brand) — Campaign key visual and short manga strip for a food brand; DE + AT markets social placements + retail support
Scope: Campaign key visual + short manga strip
Fact: Germany + Austria markets
Region & Channels: DE/AT; social placements, retail support
Macmillan (US, international book publisher) — Book of Japanese Folk Stories illustrations; 60+ interior pieces, release 2025
Scope: Interior illustrations for Book of Japanese Folk Stories
Fact: 60+ interiors, release 2025
Region & Channels: United States; publishing (print + ebook)
Pearson (Australia/Global, education book publisher) — Short-form learning manga illustrations; typical strip turnaround 5–10 business days
Scope: Short-form learning manga; storyboard → illustration
Fact: Typical strip turnaround: 5–10 business days
Region & Channels: Australia & UK; education platforms & print
Aureus (US, sportswear brand) — Brand-promotion manga series released monthly (5 drops/ 6 months)
Scope: Campaign key visual + short manga strip (storyboard → line art → color/tones)
Fact: 5 drops in a year
Region & Channels: US; social, web









