Captivating Humanity
~As people take the initiative, charm spreads throughout the world~
Ancient Man does not simply provide manga production services. We offer a one-year project in which employees voluntarily share and promote their company’s appeal. The monthly fee covers the operational costs of this project. CEO Matsuyama, as the project’s creator, designs the overall framework; a volunteer from your company serves as the leader; and the president oversees the project in line with the company’s management philosophy.Manga, characters, and short animations serve as tools to spread the appeal of your company—and by extension, the appeal of your city and Japan—to the world.
Because Japanese stories resonate with the universal sensibilities of humanity.
This answer is not mere speculation. In France, despite the Japanese side having made absolutely no effort to promote manga, the public has continued to choose manga on its own, overcoming political restrictions and fierce criticism.CEO Matsuyama researched this process at Kobe University’s Graduate School through the theory of cultural acculturation—the theory of how foreign cultures are reinterpreted and become established after encountering resistance—and contributed to the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry’s White Paper on Digital Content (France Edition) for three consecutive years.The same applies to a company’s appeal. It does not spread through coercion or uniformity. When employees begin to speak out of their own free will, that appeal transforms the organization and spreads across national borders.
Young people who resonate with the company’s story will apply on their own initiative.
Through characters and storytelling, our booth becomes a place for interaction.
We’ve exhibited at JAPAN EXPO 11 times. Its appeal transcends national borders.
“Enchantement” is the noun form of the French verb “enchanter,” meaning “to delight” or “to captivate.”
A company that delights people around the world through Japan’s wonderful manga culture.
Design Concept: A tricolor (the French flag) centered on blue
1. Ocean: Spanning the seven seas (the Arctic Ocean, Antarctic Ocean, Indian Ocean, North Atlantic, North Pacific, South Atlantic, and South Pacific),
2. Sky: Soaring into the sky, transcending time and space,
3. Earth: Conducting business on a global scale.
4. Culture: We value the culture created through the accumulation of the past,
5. Sensibility: Uncovering a keen sensibility.
6. Attitude: Protect, nurture, and respect creators.
7. Spirit: Send our works out into the world with passion and determination.
Logo design: Yuki Takami; Logo typography: Sonomi Kawamura; Data adjustment: Professor Ishikawa (all from Osaka Designer College). We express our heartfelt gratitude.
After researching the state of Japanese manga in France at Kobe University Graduate School, I founded Ancien Manga in 2006. For the past 20 years, I have connected Japanese small and medium-sized enterprises with France, Thailand, and Algeria, with manga culture at the core.Whether facilitating networking events, independently organizing the Osaka International Manga Grand Prix, or collaborating with government agencies—though the forms may differ, I have consistently upheld one principle: When guided, people take initiative on their own. I cherish this conviction, embodied in the Japanese word “izana,” which means “to guide.”I have witnessed countless moments where, in the process of turning a company’s appeal into a narrative, the organization changes spontaneously, giving rise to developments that surpass even the CEO’s imagination. That appeal then spreads from within the company out into the world. As we mark our 20th anniversary, we will deliver this power to as many companies as possible and move toward a future where companies and nations captivate one another.
Hidetoshi Matsuyama, Representative Director, Ancient Man Co., Ltd.
Public Offices and Committee Appointments: Director, Salon de Manga Culture / Member, Mascot Character Selection Committee for Tadaoka Town, Izumiotsu City, and Misaki Town
Creating a world where people are captivated by one another.
That is the most exciting future.
| Company Name | Ancient Man Co., Ltd. |
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| Address | 4th Floor, Orix Honmachi Building, 1-4-1 Nishi-Honmachi, Nishi-ku, Osaka 550-0005 |
| Representative Director | Hidetoshi Matsuyama |
| Established | August 1, 2006 |
| Capital | 2 million yen |
| Phone Number | 06-6121-6062 |
| Banking Institutions | Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, Osaka Shinkin Bank, Japan Finance Corporation |
| Business Activities | Manga Culture Business (Support for annual projects involving commissioned manga, manga exhibitions, and international manga) |
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