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A dedicated division of Immortal Animation will illuminate the most captivating and dramatic stories from the Bible, reimagined through the lens of anime. We aspire to bring these tales to life with a fresh perspective that both honors their origins and appeals to modern audiences. We invite you to embark on this journey with us, as we redefine animation and storytelling.
Some of the most dramatic and timeless stories have been passed down through millennia in the pages of The Bible.
Introducing...
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Let There Be LightWorks
Introducing LightWorks
There is a global demand for anime versions of Bible stories and the market is untapped.
Our experienced Los Angeles-based team at LightWorks Animation, under the multiple Emmy Award-winning, Emmy-nominated leadership of Suzanne de Passe and Madison Jones, is dedicated to producing cutting-edge anime television series and films based on stories from The Holy Bible.
We have the expertise and track record of success to bring these enduring Bible stories to life, offering a fresh and immersive experience under our LightWorks brand. Our unique approach combines the dramatic storytelling and visual appeal of popular anime with the timeless narratives of the Bible, creating dramatic content that is both entertaining and meaningful.
ANIME: A popular animation style that originated in Japan, and later in emulated in Asian countries, characterized by its distinctive, colorful artwork and fantastical themes. Known for telling dramatic, multi-faceted stories, anime often explores complex issues and emotions, making it a versatile medium that appeals to a wide range of audiences.
Anime
is not the same
as cartoons
Anime VERSUS Traditional Cartoons
Anime and traditional cartoons are both animated media forms, but they differ significantly in style, storytelling, themes, and audience.
Anime appeals to teens 13 through adults as opposed to cartoons that appeal to children. LightWorks anime style features detailed, realistically proportioned characters and dynamic expressions. It's known for its diverse storytelling and exploration of complex themes, often having continuous plots that develop over many episodes or seasons. Anime caters to a wide audience, tackling subjects from philosophy to human condition, action-packed adventures to romantic dramas.
Anime offers a rich, sophisticated form
of animation with diverse storytelling
and complex themes.
LightWorks is developing its own original style of anime-inspired animation.
The timeless grace and strength of biblical heroines—Reimagined.
The Market
Our primary target market is individuals aged 13-60+ who are active online, enjoy video games, listening to music, and are fans of anime. The anime community is over one billion strong—one of the largest, most diverse, and most connected communities in the entertainment world. These individuals value creative storytelling, appreciate the artistry of animation, enjoy deep and evolving, immersive content, and are open to exploring new and dynamic interpretations of familiar narratives. They are not only consumers, but also influencers who share and discuss content within their social networks.
LightWorks anime style features detailed, realistically proportioned characters and dynamic expressions.
“The global animation market size was valued at USD $394.6 billion in 2022.”
Yahoo Finance
“Global Animation Market Is Expected To Reach $640 Billion By 2030.”
Bloomberg
“In 2021 over half of all Netflix subscribers worldwide watched at least some anime content on the platform [Over 100 million people].”
Netflix
“Sony Group Corp. consolidated its anime offerings under the Crunchyroll brand after acquiring the streaming service from AT&T Inc. for $1.2 billion, signifying the economic value and audience interest in anime content. ”
Bloomberg
“TV’s Future Will Be More Animated.”
The Ringer
“The Rise of Anime, the most popular genre in the world.”
Comic Years
Consumers ages 10-60+, are wild about anime
and animation when the style is used for serious
drama and sci-fi/fantasy stories.
Market Statistics
The global animation market’s growth, combined with the popularity of anime on Netflix, suggests a significant demand for animation. With over half of all Netflix subscribers worldwide watching at least some anime content on the platform, there is a clear opportunity for LightWorks to reach a large and engaged audience. Amazon Prime has also built a robust profile in anime programming, with Hulu taking the lead in sheer volume of animated series. Max has begun to invest in anime by working with popular content creators to quickly reach the online fan community of over a billion people.
The anime community has been posting online for several years about their wish
to see Bible stories in the anime format.
Online Fanbase
Fans worldwide want to see The Bible in anime.
The anime community is over one billion strong-one of the largest, most diverse, and most connected communities in the entertainment world.
Story Content
The idea of using sophisticated high-quality anime to depict the most dramatic Bible stories in a way that appeals to teen, new adult, and adult fans is a relatively untapped market. This presents a unique opportunity for our LightWorks brand. While there are countless exciting stories within The Bible, we seek to animate the most dynamic, thought-provoking, action-packed Bible stories that are the most captivating. By doing so, we can provide viewers with a truly unique and enthralling experience.
We have compiled a list of Bible stories that perfectly align with our vision and have the potential to appeal to a wide range of audiences within, and beyond, the faith-based community. These stories have been carefully curated to resonate with the new generation, including audiences who are video game players and have grown up watching and enjoying anime.
We seek to animate the most dynamic, thought-provoking, action-packed stories that are the most captivating.
The Bible story categories
We have identified six categories of stories that we believe will resonate with our target audience. These categories were chosen based on their potential to showcase the drama, depth, and diversity of Bible stories, and to appeal to a wide range of audiences.
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Category 1: Stories familiar to most people, yet not overly explored.
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Category 2: Stories unfamiliar to many people, yet no less dramatic.
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Category 3: Longer stories that fit television series and limited series format.
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Category 4: Stories and vignettes that highlight diverse people in the Bible.
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Category 5: Short-form Epics. Short stand-alone narratives, perfect for social media, YouTube shorts, Tik Tok, etc.
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Category 6: Anime versions of psalms and prayers featuring music and inspirational animation.
Celebrated Talent
Leveraging deep industry connections and a rich legacy in entertainment, the LightWorks team stands uniquely positioned to attract top-tier celebrities — from popular actors and recording artists to beloved athletes — to breathe life into our biblical characters. This isn't just about voice acting and narration; it's about giving iconic figures of faith the voice and audience reach they deserve.
Celebrity actors, recording artists, and athletes will be invited to voice the Bible characters.
More than a third of the world population, over 2.88 billion people watch anime.
The Bible is filled with young heroes.
An immersive and entertaining experience that appeals not only to the faith-based community, but to anime fans around the world.
LightWorks Business Model
LightWorks will retain complete ownership of its content. This strategy involves producing and financing our own high-quality programs, thus eliminating the need to negotiate sales with major streaming platforms such as Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, and Apple TV. Instead, we will “license” our exclusive content. Additionally, LightWorks will collaborate with advertisers whose vision aligns with the interests of our audience. This innovative approach not only secures our creative control but also opens up multiple revenue streams, and we predict significant audience reach and revenue generation within the first three years.
In Conclusion
We are confident that our vision, combined with our team's expertise, will position LightWorks as a leader in this exciting and untapped market.
