OLM Inc opens 2D animation studio in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: Japanese animation and film company, OLM Inc, in a move to expand outside Japan, has incorporated OLM Asia Sdn Bhd and opened the first two dimension Anime-style animation studio in Malaysia.
OLM Asia, headquartered in Malaysia, would be led by Hidehiko Kitajima as its president and chief executive officer.
"This country is the perfect starting location for OLM Asia as there are potential creative talent pools here waiting to be discovered," Kitajima said in a statement today.
The latest move by OLM Inc is fully supported by Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) and both parties are looking forward to establish the Anime industry in Malaysia.
MDEC Creative Content and Technologies Vice-President Hasnul Hadi said MDEC hoped OLM Asia would grow exponentially and emerge as a hub for Asia Pacific's Anime production.
OLM Asia's focus would be on training and working with more digital painters and multi-talented animation artists that the digital animation industry largely depended on.
"They aim to become a one-stop centre delivering excellent Anime production services while producing brilliant animation talents.
To kick off OLM Asia's opening in Malaysia, the company will be participating in the annual Comic Fiesta 2017 set to take place at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre from Dec 16 –17, 2017. — Bernama