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AnotherBall

Tokyo, JP · 1 known investors

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AnotherBall is a Tokyo-based entertainment startup that operates "Avvy," a smartphone app for creating original 2D illustrated avatars and streaming as a VTuber, and "Mayflower," an animation studio producing video and games. It works in the creator, anime, and live-streaming space.

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Tatsuro(Tatsu) ShimadaFounderTatsuro Shimada is a software engineer with a Ph.D. from Keio University who co-founded and served as CTO of Connehito, Inc., which operated the mamari platform for mothers in Japan until its acquisition by KDDI in 2016. He has since invested in approximately 25 companies globally and founded AnotherBall, a Tokyo-based entertainment studio developing avatar and streaming applications.

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Frequently asked questions

What does AnotherBall do?
AnotherBall is a Tokyo-based entertainment startup that operates "Avvy," a smartphone app for creating original 2D illustrated avatars and streaming as a VTuber, and "Mayflower," an animation studio producing video and games. It works in the creator, anime, and live-streaming space.
Who founded AnotherBall?
AnotherBall was founded by Tatsuro(Tatsu) Shimada.
Who are AnotherBall's investors?
AnotherBall's investors include Fermion.
Where is AnotherBall headquartered?
AnotherBall is headquartered in Tokyo, JP.