Xenotoon Inc. (Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Koichi Kawase) announces that it is launching a new brand called “AniBit” that combines short animations and games. The brand aims to expand the emotional expression, storytelling, and production techniques unique to animation into the interactive field of games, and the objective is to develop a novel animation experience that extends beyond passive viewing.
About the “Anibit” Brand: Short Anime meets Game
Based on the concept of “just a bite of anime,” “AniBit” is an anime and game brand. With short anime at its core, the brand combines interactive elements, such as mini-games and casual games, to provide a new experience that makes it easier for users to enjoy the world of anime.
First release: PIXEL DASH: Toast of Destiny
A fast-paced anime action series! This is the most thrilling anime action starts with being late!
“Pixel Dash: Toast of Destiny” is a side-scrolling, fast-paced anime action game with a classic dot-picture style. Steam store page is now available.
URL：https://store.steampowered.com/app/3756520
The meeting of destiny is at the end of the run!
Story of “Pixel Dash: Toast of Destiny”
The main character, Haruka Ran, is a regular high school girl who’s eager to meet her destiny. Every morning, she’s always in a rush with a loaf of bread in her mouth.
Today’s the day of the long-awaited school trip. She wonders, “Could it be that I meet the man of my dreams on the trip? Just as I was starting to feel hopeful, I remembered: “Oh no, I’m late, I’m late! Late, late, late!”
With a slice of bread in her mouth, Ran will start running again today!
Game Features
– Exhilarating run action with simple controls!
The controls are simple—just jump and dash—but timing is everything. The speed and tempo are addictive!
– Animated storyline!
This isn’t just an action game. The story unfolds through in-game animations depicting Ran’s daily life. What’s in store for Ran at the end of her run? Is this her destiny, or… The truth is that Ran will find out the truth of her run…
– A variety of items and obstacles!
Use helpful items to keep your stamina up during the run! Try to avoid things like barricades, clouds, and dogs by jumping and performing well.
– Background and tricks change from stage to stage!
From a regular school route to a school trip to Kyoto to a date spot with a gorgeous night view! Each area is packed with gimmicks and traps.
*The screen is still in development and may differ from the final specifications.
＜Credits＞
Publisher: Xenotoon Inc.
Developer: Clover Lab.,inc.
©Xenotoon / clover Lab.,inc.
What is “AniBit”?
Until recently, the primary ways to watch anime were on TV or via streaming services. However, short anime that can easily be viewed on smartphones has recently become popular on social media, providing more opportunities to enjoy anime casually. At “Anibit,” its goal is to expand anime enjoyment beyond streaming platforms and social media by introducing anime as a new medium through the “game” platform.
Alongside consumer and social games, the indie game market centered around Steam is gaining momentum in the gaming industry. Indie games often feature casual titles with total playtimes of around one hour, making them as easy to enjoy as short anime.
By combining short anime and games under the concept of “just a bite of anime”, it aim to generate new IP by expanding into the interactive realm of games rather than having anime consumed in an instant on social media.
<About Xenotoon Inc.>
Xenotoon Inc. is a decentralized anime studio built for creators and social platforms. We make full use of technologies such as WEB3, AI, and XR to promote our business toward the democratization of anime fundraising, production, and distribution. In addition, Xenotoon Inc. will strengthen the construction of a multi-studio network led by anime creators in which creators from all over the world can participate and play an active role. We aim to maximize the number of anime viewers and aim for a future where “anime covers the world.”
Our Web Site: https://xenotoon.com/
