Impact Works
Regional revitalization through local character entertainment content.
| Date | Investors | Amount | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
N/A | Seed | ||
| Total Funding | 000k | ||
Impact Works, founded in Miyazaki, Japan, by Takanaka Nakano on November 22, 2018, is an entertainment company focused on regional revitalization. The company's primary business revolves around the planning and management of "Himukaizer," a local hero character based on the myths and legends of the Miyazaki Prefecture. Through Himukaizer, Impact Works produces live action shows, distributes video content, and creates related merchandise to promote local culture and history.
The company's business model includes planning and operating character shows, producing and distributing video content (movies, TV, commercials) featuring their characters, and running an action school for both kids and adults. They also offer a rental studio and are involved in producing a feature film, "Tenjin Kourin Himukaizer THE MOVIE". A key part of their strategy involves collaborating with other companies through their characters and offering VR content. In May 2019, the company received an investment from the Miyagin Regional Revitalization No. 2 Fund, a venture capital fund, to support its growth.
Keywords: regional revitalization, character business, local hero, entertainment content, Miyazaki, Japanese mythology, live action shows, content production, action school, Himukaizer, Takanaka Nakano, tourism promotion, cultural promotion, family entertainment, video production