Fuji TV bets big on webtoons.

Published: 2026-06-16 18:21:38

Fuji TV just launched TOON8, a webtoon label partnering with LINE Manga. This isn't just another studio side project, it's a direct play for the mobile-first audience devouring bite-sized vertical scr

Why it matters: A major broadcaster owning webtoon IP means faster anime adaptations, and less reliance on bidding wars for existing hits.

Source: https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-06-08/fuji-tv-launches-webtoon-label-toon8-enters-industry-with-line-manga-partnership/.238221

From AnimeSignal, the anime business intelligence brief.