It’s been a hallmark year for non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Every passing month seems to smash another record, and the hype isn’t slowing down. It seems like the $69 million Christie’s auction of Beeple’s “Everydays: The First 5,000 Days” in March sent a shockwave through the world whose butterfly effect has reverberated into $10.7 billion worth of NFTs bought and sold during Q3 2021. NFTs are taking the world by storm, and they seem like a perfect match for another blockbuster trend that began trending across the planet decades ago: anime. Anime has developed a massive global following and has also spawned a gigantic demand for collectibles that revolve around popular animated characters from manga (graphic novels), video games, TV shows, and movies. Estimates from 2020 predicted the anime market will be clocking in at over $25 billion in revenue for 2021 and over $48 billion by 2028. However, when the rising demand for anime collectibles is combined with the blockbuster demand for NFTs, these lowball predictions could be obliterated by actual sales for years to come. Hinata Launches a Vibrant Anime Marketplace for NFTs Hinata ($HiNATA) is introducing a platform where anime digital art and physical collectibles can thrive on the blockchain through NFTs. In short, Hinata is building a blockchain-based community for anime otaku (superfans) and NFT enthusiasts alike. The platform has onboarded talented artists including illustrato...
