ABOUT OCTAS

Japanese creativity. A global outlook.

Octas is an international growth partner for Japanese creators and IP owners. We connect creative vision with the expertise, channels and relationships needed to build a business beyond Japan.

OCTAS AT A GLANCE

Founded2018
OperationsTokyo + San Francisco
FocusJapanese IP & artists

OUR MISSION, IN PRACTICE

Bring creators closer to the world.

Since 2018, our mission has been to connect Japanese creators and their IP directly with fans worldwide. From Tokyo and San Francisco, we bring brand management, licensing and hands-on commercial support together.

Our in-house design, product development and ecommerce capabilities help turn a creative idea into products, partnerships and fan experiences.

20+

Brands under management, spanning independent artists, character brands, manga, anime and games.

300+

Partners across our global network of manufacturers, distributors, retailers and promotional partners.

Global

Active licensing programs across North America, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, Australia and New Zealand.

Studio

In-house design, product development and ecommerce expertise, connected to the commercial plan.

Fans

Direct-to-fan engagement through owned social channels, email marketing, ecommerce and live events.

OUR VALUES

What we value

Respect for Creativity

We respect each creator's vision and support the unique value behind every idea.

Partnership

We connect creators with manufacturers, retailers and brands, keeping the right people involved from the first idea through launch.

Trust & Integrity

We operate with transparency, fairness, and reliability in everything we do.

Global Vision

We connect our Japanese creative roots with local market knowledge, adapting how an IP reaches fans without losing what makes it special.

Protect the vision. Grow the possibilities.

We believe international growth works best when the creator’s identity remains at the center of every product, partnership and fan experience.

TEAM & LEADERSHIP

The people behind Octas

Led by Vince Shortino, longtime founder and CEO of Crunchyroll Japan, with a team spanning licensing, brand marketing, operations and ecommerce.

Vince Shortino

Vince Shortino

Founder & CEO

Mike Melby

Mike Melby

VP of Licensing

Victoria Holden

Victoria Holden

Brand Marketing Director

Nanako Ono

Nanako Ono

Head of Operations

COMPANY INFORMATION

Company Overview

Company Name

Octas

Operations

Tokyo / San Francisco

Founded

2018

Founder & CEO

Vince Shortino

Website

octas.jp