Kingdom Producer Speaks Out on Japanese IP Rights Frustration

Japanese production companies are feeling frustrated with creating content without keeping their intellectual property rights. Shinzo Matsuhashi, who is the CEO of Credeus and the producer of the Kingdom film franchise, shared these thoughts at TIFFCOM. He talked about how his company is trying to get bigger ownership stakes in projects.

During a panel discussion, Matsuhashi explained that Japanese studios want to build a business structure that looks more like Hollywood. Right now, many local creators miss out on long term profits and control because they only work as hired contractors for big media platforms and publishers.

This shift in mindset matters a lot for fans of anime and manga adaptations. If producers secure better rights, it could change how shows and movies get funded and made. We will have to wait and see if major studios start changing their contracts soon.