ATOM Genesis NFT Collection Launches on Astro Boy’s Birthday | NFT CULTURE | NFT News | Web3 culture

by James · April 6, 2023

AKIBA, Animoca Brands Japan and MADworld are collaborating to bring Astro Boy to Web3

AKIBA, Animoca Brands Japan and MADworld have teamed up to launch an NFT collection based on Astro Boy, a popular manga series. The ATOM Genesis NFT collection consists of 150 distinct NFTs created by 40 talented Japanese artists with the official support of AKIBA. These artworks are officially licensed by Tezuka as derivatives of the beloved and popular Astro Boy brand.

The NFT collection will launch pre-mint on April 7, 2023, Astro Boy’s birthday, at The project aims to bring Astro Boy to the Web3 world through generative art and immersive experiences. Further details and tools for Project ATOM Genesis will be unveiled in phases over the next three months.

The ATOM Genesis Project has received a certification from OPEN POST, which officially recognizes derivative works of Astro Boy and distinguishes them from pirated editions and unlicensed fan art. OPEN POST has developed an official marketplace for the Association of Japanese Animations called “OPEN POST” that will issue on-chain certifications for official derivative artwork based on Astro Boy. The certification from OPEN POST adds value to the NFT collection as it distinguishes it as authentic and licensed.

AKIBA is a tourism organization dedicated to promoting the improvement and revitalization of Akihabara as a region. In July 2016, the Akihabara area of Chiyoda Ward was selected by the Japan Tourism Agency as a support area for the “Project to Create Attractive Tourist Areas Utilizing Regional Resources” to improve tourism management, revitalize Akihabara, and increase visitor satisfaction. AKIBA EDEN is the creative community of AKIBA who created derivative artwork of Astro Boy for the ATOM Genesis NFT collection.

Animoca Brands Japan is a strategic subsidiary of Animoca Brands, a leading global Web3 company. Animoca Brands Japan was established in 2021 to support the global Web3 strategies of Japanese intellectual property and content holders such as major publishers, brands, education, sports teams, athletes, artists and gaming companies. Animoca Brands Japan offers a platform that combines IPs with blockchain technology and supports IP holders to build their own ecosystem through a full stack of Web3 services. It provides a bridge between Japanese IPs and global fans.

MADworld is an innovative Web3 and digital asset ecosystem supported by Animoca Brands that collides global culture, community and creativity on the blockchain. As the Multiverse Artist Defender, MADworld provides value, security and provenance to both creators, artists and fans across a range of niche communities such as anime/manga, fashion, action sports and music. MADworld seeks to elevate the fan experience, support creators’ finances, and push the boundaries of Web3 technology to lower the onboarding barriers for traditional Web2 audiences to Web3.

The collaboration between AKIBA, Animoca Brands Japan and MADworld brings together the creative community of AKIBA and licensing Tezuka to produce an NFT collection that pays tribute to the beloved and popular Astro Boy brand. The certification from OPEN POST adds value to the NFT collection, distinguishing it as authentic and licensed, providing certainty and provenance to creators, artists and fans. The NFT collection will be launched on 7 April 2023, on the occasion of Astro Boy’s birthday, and will be available for pre-mint on MADworld’s website. The project aims to bring Astro Boy to Web3’s world through generative art and immersive experiences. Further details and tools for Project ATOM Genesis will be unveiled in phases over the next three months.