Projects
Projects
Language: English
Completed in: 2025
Synopsis:
During the political unrest in 1966, YEN, a mother to MIN, her toddler son, is part of the Chinese-Indonesian refugees forced to dwell in warehouses on a tobacco plantation in Sumatra. They await a ship from China for their repatriation.
Yen fights for custody of her child against her late husband’s family. Amidst this struggle, terror strikes as an entity preying on children spreads among the residents. Unfortunately, this entity can transfer from one adult to another, making it difficult to capture. The terror causes division among the once harmonious community. The situation worsens with news that the ship won’t arrive, leaving them stranded in uncertainty.
As child casualties continue, tensions escalate into conflicts among residents, resulting in more casualties. Can Yen protect her child when suspicion centers on her as one possibly possessed by the entity?
Publisher’s biography: KOSMIK
Established in 2015, KOSMIK is Indonesian-based comic publishing company that has won numerous international awards. With a collective experience of over 20 years in the comics industry, we have evolved into a service company specializing in comics, animation, character licensing, and 360° IP development.
Author’s biography: Iskandar Salim
Iskandar Salim is an Indonesian comic artist and digital illustrator based in Jakarta, widely recognized for creating the popular web-comic series Komik Faktap. Born with a passion for drawing that began in childhood, he has developed a distinctive style that blends humor, satire, and sharp socio-political commentary. Komik Faktap, launched in 2015, reflects his take on contemporary issues in Indonesia and beyond, often using the term « Faktap » (a playful twist on « fucked up ») to highlight absurdities in politics, pop culture, and society. His work has gained significant traction online, earning praise for its progressive and rational perspective amid a landscape of misinformation.
A self-described pop culture enthusiast, Iskandar spends much of his time immersed in movies, music, and his collection of action figures, often to the amusement (and mild annoyance) of his wife. His Chinese-Indonesian heritage informs some of his work, including reflections on identity and culture, as seen in pieces like his essay for New Naratif. Today, he remains an influential figure in Indonesia’s comic scene, balancing his « man cave » hobbies with a career that continues to resonate with a wide audience.
Type of IP: Comic
Rights Holder: Ch. Djoko Santiko Djati
Rights Available: All adaptation rights available, including but not limited to film, television, animation, digital media, merchandise, and games. Publishing rights also available for selected territories.
Original title: カノジョになりたい君と僕 / Kanojo ni naritai Kimi to Boku
Language: Japanese, English
Completed in: 2019
Synopsis:
Hime has long had feelings for her childhood friend Akira, who was assigned male at birth. Upon entering high school, Akira decides to live as a girl and begins attending school in a sailor-style uniform alongside Hime. When their homeroom teacher and classmates show a lack of understanding toward Akira’s gender identity, Hime expresses her support by coming to school wearing Akira’s old male uniform.
As the story unfolds, a diverse group of characters—such as an asexual teacher, a male classmate who has feelings for Hime, and a boy whom Akira secretly likes—each face their own struggles and questions around identity and acceptance. Through their interactions, the story explores the challenges and meaning of living authentically, as well as the importance of empathy and understanding in a diverse society.
In the end, even characters like a same-sex couple—whose marriage is not legally recognized under current Japanese law—find a path toward happiness in their own way.
Publisher’s biography: COMISMA
An IP platform company that operates the manga app GANMA! while continuously producing original manga titles, with high-end anime production studio as a subsidiary.
Author’s biography: Umi Takase
Umi Takase is a Japanese manga artist known for creating original manga and illustrations. Her notable works include « Don’t Come, Stork (こないでコウノトリ) » and « I Wanna Be Your Girl. »
Type of IP: Manga
Rights Holder: Umi Takase
Rights Available: Filming rights are available world-wide. Manga rights are available in China and Korea.
Original title: おいしいごはんが食べられますように / Oishii Gohan ga Taberaremasu youni
Language: Japanese
Completed in: 2022
Synopsis:
Nitani, company employee who works in a suburb area of Japan, thinks food should simply serve to fill one’s stomach. He somehow starts dating Ashikawa, his coworker whom he disrespects for her weakness and inefficiency. Unlike Nitani, Ashikawa emphasizes the importance of eating well. She brings homemade food to work, and everyone seems to appreciate it. Meanwhile, a coworker begins to have some interest in Nitani. Her name is Oshio. She started working there one year after Ashikawa but she’s immediately known that she will be easily better at work than Ashikawa. She doesn’t like Ashikawa, because everyone tolerates and treats her better simply due to how she appears—weak and inefficient. So, she suggests Nitani that they bully Ashikawa together. By following Nitani and Oshio’s point of views, we gradually discover how they come to think that way, which leads to a surprising ending.
Publisher’s biography: Kodansha
Founded in 1909 in Japan, Kodansha is one of the leading publishers in Asia. We are currently increasing international live-action projects such as Drops of God (France) and many more.
Author’s biography: Junko Takase
Born in 1988. An up-and-coming author deeply influenced by Sayaka Murata (1979-). Recognized in Japan as a “Post-Murata” author with both youth and talent. Many point to the way that that many of her works reflect on the oppression faced (primarily by) women in modern society as a similarity to Murata. However, while Murata is known for writing wildly fantastical developments, Takase prefers to write in a more realistic tone, painting a vivid picture of the grotesque aspects of Japanese society.
Type of IP: Novel
Rights Holder: Kodansha Ltd.
Rights Available: World-wide
Original title: のだめカンタービレ
Language: Japanese
Completed in: 2001-2010
Synopsis:
In Nodame Cantabile, Shinichi Chiaki, a perfectionist aspiring conductor, clashes with Megumi « Nodame » Noda, a free-spirited and eccentric piano prodigy. Both students at Momogaoka College of Music, their opposite personalities collide but ultimately complement each other, sparking a joyful and unpredictable partnership. Together, they navigate the challenges of musical growth, academic pressures, and whimsical encounters with quirky classmates and mentors. Their shared love for music transforms their lives, blending humor, romance, and inspiring moments. Amid their eccentric adventures, Chiaki and Nodame discover that harmony is not just in music, but also in embracing the beauty of imperfection and individuality.
Publisher’s biography: Kodansha
Founded in 1909 in Japan, Kodansha is one of the leading publishers in Asia. We are currently increasing international live-action projects such as Drops of God (France) and many more.
Author’s biography: Tomoko Ninomiya
Born in 1969, Tomoko Ninomiya is a Japanese manga artist. In 1989, she made her debut with London Doubt Boys. She is best known for her series Nodame Cantabile, which received the 2004 Kodansha Manga Award for shōjo manga. Nodame Cantabile has been adapted for television as both live-action-drama series and 3 anime seasons.
Type of IP: Comic book
Rights Holder: Tomoko Ninomiya
Rights Available: World-wide
