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Glen Burnie, MD

Creating fan-owned anime to empower and represent black audiences in the entertainment industry.

• Mission: Empowering black anime fans by creating fan-owned anime and intellectual properties that reflect their experiences, fostering inclusivity and authentic representation.  
• Innovation: A unique model where fans invest in and own original anime IPs, challenging the traditional entertainment structure and giving the community a direct role in content creation.  
• Community Engagement: Leveraging equity crowdfunding to enable black anime fans to actively shape content that resonates with their cultural narratives and interests.  
• Cultural Impact: Filling a significant gap in the market by providing representation for black anime enthusiasts, and paving the way for future projects, including video games and live-action adaptations.  
• Strategic Partnerships: Collaborating with major Hollywood production companies to develop and pitch original anime concepts to top streaming services, expanding market reach.  
• Legacy: Creating a lasting impact by honoring black fans and creators in the anime industry, and building a cultural legacy through stories that entertain and enrich the anime landscape.  

Knight of Abyss Studios is an innovative venture aimed at creating fan-owned anime, specifically targeting the underrepresented demographic of black anime fans. The company seeks to challenge the traditional Hollywood power structure by allowing fans to invest in and own original intellectual properties (IPs) that reflect their experiences and narratives.

With strategic partnerships already established with major Hollywood production companies, Knight of Abyss is in the development phase, preparing scripts and pitching concepts to top streaming services. The initiative aims to fill a significant gap in the market, as millions of black anime enthusiasts are currently underserved by mainstream entertainment.

By leveraging equity crowdfunding, the studio empowers its community to take an active role in the creation of content that resonates with them, promoting inclusivity and authentic representation in the anime genre. The goal is to foster a new era of black anime that not only entertains but also enriches the cultural landscape, paving the way for future projects, including video games and live-action adaptations.

This endeavor is about more than just anime; it’s about restoring power to the people and creating a legacy that honors the contributions of black fans and creators in the anime industry.

Company Info

Knight of Abyss is an indie manga series focused on providing an authentic black anime experience.

Knight of Abyss is an American manga series that draws inspiration from popular titles such as Code Geass, Full Metal Alchemist, and Avatar the Last Airbender. The series is characterized by its gritty and intellectual narrative, providing readers with a thrilling journey through the fictional world of Abyss. With two books already published and a third in production, Knight of Abyss is recognized as one of the fastest-growing indie comic series in the country. The creator began writing the series eight years ago during college and has since utilized social media and crowdfunding platforms like Kickstarter to bring the project to life, successfully raising over $25,000 across three campaigns. The series aims to provide an authentic black anime experience, fostering connection and growth for both children and adults while contributing to the representation of black content in the anime industry.