About / Concept

Addressing the Artist–Fan Disconnect

Kintsugi Global is the community-first creator economy platform helping anime and manga artists operate like one-person studios. We build direct creator–fan relationships and transform engaged audiences into sustainable funding — bridging Web2 familiarity with Web3 ownership.

01

Legacy Models Cut Off Global Fans

Japan’s top-down publishing system overlooks international demand, fueling $15.5B+ in piracy and breaking artist–fan relationships.

02

Artists Miss Out on Monetization

Fans want to support creators directly, but artists lack a path to earn from their worldwide audiences — forcing demand into gray markets.

03

Discovery Platforms Leave Audiences Behind

Mainstream crowdfunding tools don’t cultivate superfans. We prioritize discovery and community first, so funding starts with a ready audience.

Infographic comparing the legacy publishing pipeline with Kintsugi Global’s direct creator–fan connection model.
Traditional pipeline → delays & disconnection. Kintsugi Global → direct creator–fan connection with community-first crowdfunding.

Our Solution: Community-First Crowdfunding

  • Fan-Led Discovery: Digital magazines & curated manga surface rising artists early.
  • Artist-Led Communities: Interactive hubs deepen relationships and retain superfans.
  • Built-In Crowdfunding: Launch campaigns inside engaged communities — no top-down middlemen.
Selected for DigiDen 35+ Artist LOIs $15.5B+ Market