The Original Brand "Maniani World," Presented by Illustrator Maniani in Collaboration With Frontier Works, is Exhibiting and Hosting a Talk Event at Anime Expo 2025

The original brand "Maniani World," presented by globally renowned illustrator Maniani in collaboration with Frontier Works, is exhibiting and hosting a talk event at Anime Expo 2025! Additionally, skateboard decks will be exclusively available via Animate International!

Tokyo - June 6, 2025 - Frontier Works Inc. (Headquarters: Itabashi-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Masahide Tsuji; hereinafter “Frontier Works”), in partnership with the globally renowned illustrator Maniani, who boasts 150,000 followers on X, will showcase their collaborative original brand "Maniani World" at Anime Expo 2025. The event will be held from Thursday, July 3 to Sunday, July 6, 2025, in Los Angeles, USA.

At the "Maniani World" booth (SH-4908) in the South Hall of Anime Expo 2025, the world premiere of new products like "Shadow Cat" acrylic stands and T-shirts will occur. Additionally, Frontier Works' creative director Yūka Mochizuki will participate in a talk event discussing the unique charm of "Maniani World." There will also be an exclusive commemorative giveaway in collaboration with the "animate GROUP" booth (SH-504).

Moreover, a limited-edition "Maniani World" skateboard deck will be available for made-to-order exclusively overseas through the international e-commerce site, Animate International. The deck will also be on display at the "Maniani World" booth, so attendees can view it in person before placing your pre-order online!

Pre-order Period: Friday, June 6, 2025, at 3:00 AM PDT to Monday, July 28, 2025, at 7:59 AM PDT.

"Maniani World Skateboard Deck" product page:

https://www.animate.shop/products/fw-ax2025-manianiworld
*Not available for sale in Australia, New Zealand, or Japan.

Merchandise Lineup
Shadow Cat Acrylic Stand (5 types)
Shadow Cat Hologram Can Badge (5 types)
Shadow Cat Acrylic Keychain (3 types)
Shadow Cat T-shirt
Illustration Book
And more

"Maniani World" Talk Event Overview

Panel Title: Frontier Works Presents The Visual Expressions Hidden in the Characters of Maniani World
Date/Time: July 3, 2025, from 5:15 PM – 6:05 PM
Panel Room: 402AB

Panel Description
Illustrator Maniani's “Kowai (scary)? + Kawaii (cute)? = Kowaii (scarily cute)!” monsters are grabbing attention worldwide. What's the secret behind their visuals?
Frontier Works's Creative Director Yūka Mochizuki explores Maniani World's unique worldview and the charm behind these popular monsters.

Panelist
Yūka Mochizuki

Panelist Profile
Yūka Mochizuki is engaged in content creation at Frontier Works, producing various merchandise items and contributing to project world-building and design. Recently, she has expanded her scope internationally, distributing content to countries like Taiwan, Thailand, and the US.

Collaboration with "animate GROUP" Booth (SH-504)

Limited-edition "Maniani World" ticket-style cards will be distributed at the Frontier Works exhibition area within the "animate GROUP" booth. Bring this card to the "Maniani World" booth to receive an exclusive commemorative giveaway for Anime Expo 2025.
*Limited quantities available on a first-come-first-served basis each day.

"Maniani World" at Anime Expo 2025 — Exhibit Details

Event: Anime Expo 2025
Official website: https://www.anime-expo.org/
Dates: Thursday, July 3 – Sunday, July 6, 2025

Venue: Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles, USA Booth: "Maniani World" booth (SH-4908)

About "Maniani World"

Kowai (scary)? + Kawaii (cute)? = Kowaii (scarily cute)!
Popular illustrator Maniani unveils their "Kowaii World"—a land of scary yet adorable monsters.

Official website: http://maniani-world.com
Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maniani_world/
Official Facebook: https://www.Facebook.com/ManianiWorld/
International EC Site: https://www.animate.shop/collections/maniani

Discover Maniani's captivating illustrations and characters in the promotional video below.

"Maniani World" Promotional Video
https://youtu.be/805uDwtBCy4

About the Artist
- Maniani

Maniani is an illustrator and character designer who is primarily active on social media. Known for their Monster Series, which is done in their very own “Kowaii” art style that expertly mixes cute and dark elements, they have also worked on a variety of other projects, from game character designs to book illustrations.

Official X: https://x.com/maniani0122
Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maniani0122/
Official pixiv: https://www.pixiv.net/users/8873261

Copyright
©Maniani 2025

About Frontier Works Inc.

Business: DVDs, CDs, books, magazines, radio, goods, games, event and musical planning, production, sales, film distribution
Address: 4F & 5F Higashi-Ikebukuro Central Place, 22-17 Higashi-Ikebukuro 3-chome, Toshima-ku, Tokyo
Representative: Masahide Tsuji
Established: August 2002

Official website: https://www.fwinc.co.jp
Official X (Japan): https://x.com/frontier_works
Official Facebook (Global): https://www.Facebook.com/frontierworksglobal
Official Instagram (Global): https://www.instagram.com/frontierworksglobal
Official YouTube channel: https://www.YouTube.com/@FRONTIERWORKS