‘One Piece’ Producer Fujimura Charts Japanese IP’s Rise From Manga Magazines to Hollywood Mega-Franchises

Naman Ramachandran· May 22, 2026 · 9:11 AM UTC ·6 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 35 views

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Tetsu Fujimura, CEO of Filosophia Inc., presented a keynote at the Cannes Film Market discussing the rise of Japanese intellectual property in global adaptations. He highlighted the significant growth of IP-based films, which now dominate the global box office. Fujimura also noted Japan's strong position in the entertainment industry, with major franchises generating substantial revenues.

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▪Fujimura's presentation included 45 years of box office data showing IP-based films growing from 10%-20% of the global top 30 in the 1970s to over 80% today.
▪In the 2024 worldwide top 10, every title was IP-based, with 'Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire' and 'Sonic the Hedgehog 3' ranking eighth and tenth, respectively.
▪Japan's top nine entertainment companies have a combined market capitalization that temporarily surpassed that of the top nine automakers.

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Home Film Markets & Festivals May 22, 2026 2:11am PT ‘One Piece’ Producer Fujimura Charts Japanese IP’s Rise From Manga Magazines to Hollywood Mega-Franchises By Naman Ramachandran Plus Icon Naman Ramachandran Latest ‘Paranormal Activity’ Producer Steven Schneider Boards Debut Horror ‘Recluse’ Ahead of Tribeca Bow (EXCLUSIVE) 12 minutes ago Japanese Cinematographer Ashizawa Akiko on Sneaking Angles Past Directors, Blowing Past ISO Limits and Why Bell Peppers Make the Best Color Charts 33 minutes ago ‘White Lotus’ Generated $36.5 Million in Thailand Spending and 300% Tourism Surge, Trade Chief Says 2 hours ago See All Naman Ramachandran Tetsu Fujimura, the CEO of Japanese IP consultancy and production company Filosophia Inc.

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