Azuki launches new NFT! Collaborating with OpenSea on "Mizuki Anime Shorts" to raise funds for anime.

Azuki and OpenSea launched the ERC-1155 NFT “Mizuki Anime Shorts” at an accessible price of 0.0014 ETH to raise funds for animation production, demonstrating the new role of blockchain in the cultural and creative industry. (Background: Experts question Fed Chairman Powell: Bitcoin, US stocks, and gold reaching new highs, why lower interest rates when the economy is doing great?) (Background information: In the face of quantum attacks, should Satoshi Nakamoto’s 1.09 million Bitcoins be moved?) The well-known NFT project Azuki announced on July 24, 2025, that it has partnered with the world’s largest NFT trading platform, OpenSea, to launch the “Azuki Mizuki Anime Shorts” series of ERC-1155 NFTs, with a mint price of only 0.0014 ETH and no wallet or allowlist restrictions. The sales proceeds will directly fund the production of the Mizuki animated shorts, reflecting the new possibilities of blockchain in cultural and creative financing. Issuance details and funding model The first mint period is one week, followed by a regular version open for six months, with a very low purchase threshold aimed at attracting a broader range of fans and collectors. The OpenSea project page shows that this series adopts the ERC-1155 standard, allowing multiple tokens to be minted at once and dropping transaction fees. Azuki stated that the initial sales and secondary market profits from NFTs will flow back to the creator team, forming a sustainable production fund. Blockchain analysts pointed out: “This model allows creators to connect directly with supporters, bypassing traditional intermediaries, which is a potential next step for the content industry.” Significance for the anime industry Unlike traditional production committees or crowdfunding, Azuki uses NFTs to convert fans into funders and stakeholders, providing not only immediate cash flow but also enhancing community stickiness. This move echoes the increasingly clear trend between 2024 and 2025: content studios are attempting to replace part of the upfront investment with digital assets. If the model matures, future animation companies may attract funds through NFTs during the planning stage, reducing dependence on single investors, and fans will be more willing to promote works due to their equity holdings. Observers note that even the soon-to-be inaugurated President Trump in 2025 may pay attention to this new economic model. The collaboration between Azuki and OpenSea shows that NFTs are not just collectibles but may become a cash lifeline for the cultural and creative industry. With the official minting of “Mizuki Anime Shorts,” the market will witness whether this experiment combining blockchain and anime can create a win-win situation for creators and supporters. Related reports Azuki collaborates with Japanese animation company Comisma and Xenotoon to establish “Studio Azuki,” collaborating with Will Smith to create a new generation of anime. Animecoin announces the launch of anime coins in January: 37.5% airdrop to the Azuki community, what is $ANIME? A detailed breakdown of tokenomics. Azuki’s founder reveals his identity confession: born in Harbin, China! His life goal is to connect the East and the West… <Azuki launches new NFT! In collaboration with OpenSea “Mizuki Anime Shorts,” raising funds for anime> This article was first published in BlockTempo, the most influential blockchain news media.