Founded in March 2018 in Shibuya, THINGMEDIA operates two main businesses: a video production unit that plans and produces commercials and branded movies, particularly for game and digital-product clients, and a studio division that develops, produces, and distributes short-form drama IP. The company positions itself to deliver high-quality, Japan-originated content to global audiences as the short-drama market rapidly expands worldwide. Proceeds from its latest financing will be directed toward hiring producers and production staff as well as funding original IP and short-drama projects aimed at international markets. Management believes the decisive factor in the emerging short-drama sector will be content quality, and it is building a studio that attracts top creators. With the new Series A funds, THINGMEDIA’s total capital raised reaches ¥300 million, providing a runway to scale production capabilities and accelerate global expansion.

Total raised

$1M

Funding rounds

1

Latest round

Series A

Latest activity

Dec 2025