Captivating Humanity
~As people take the initiative, charm spreads throughout the world~
Ancient Man does not simply provide manga production services. We offer a one-year project in which employees voluntarily share and spread the appeal of your company. The monthly fee covers the operational costs of this project. CEO Matsuyama, as the project’s creator, designs the overall framework; a volunteer employee from your company serves as the project leader; and the president oversees the process in line with the company’s management philosophy.Manga, characters, and short animations serve as tools to showcase your company’s appeal—and by extension, the appeal of your city and Japan—to the world.
Because Japanese stories resonate with the universal sensibilities of humanity.
This answer is not mere speculation. In France, even though the Japanese side did not promote manga at all, the public continued to choose manga for themselves, overcoming political restrictions and fierce criticism.CEO Matsuyama researched this process at Kobe University’s Graduate School using the theory of cultural acculturation—which explains how foreign cultures are reinterpreted and take root after encountering resistance—and contributed to the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry’s White Paper on Digital Content (France Edition) for three consecutive years.The same applies to a company’s appeal. It cannot spread through coercion or forced compliance. When employees begin to speak out of their own free will, that appeal transforms the organization and spreads across national borders.
Young people who resonate with the company’s story will apply on their own initiative.
Through characters and storytelling, our booth becomes a place for interaction.
We’ve exhibited at JAPAN EXPO 11 times. Its appeal transcends national borders.
“Enchantement” is the noun form of the French verb “enchanter,” meaning “to delight” or “to enchant.”
A company that delights people around the world through Japan’s wonderful manga culture.
Design Concept: A tricolor (the French flag) centered on blue
1. Ocean: Spanning the seven seas (Arctic Ocean, Antarctic Ocean, Indian Ocean, North Atlantic, North Pacific, South Atlantic, South Pacific),
2. Sky: Soaring into the sky, transcending time and space,
3. Earth: Conducting business on a global scale.
4. Culture: We value the culture created through the accumulated wisdom of the past,
5. Sensibility: Uncovering a refined sensibility.
6. Attitude: Protect, nurture, and respect creators.
7. Courage: Send works out into the world with passion and determination.
Logo design: Yukimi Takami; Logo typography: Sonomi Kawamura; Data adjustment: Professor Ishikawa (all from Osaka Designer College). We extend our heartfelt gratitude to them.
After researching the state of Japanese manga in France at Kobe University’s Graduate School, I founded Ancien Man in 2006. For the past 20 years, I have been connecting Japanese small and medium-sized enterprises with France, Thailand, and Algeria, with manga culture at the core.Whether facilitating networking events, independently organizing the Osaka International Manga Grand Prix, or collaborating with government agencies—though the forms may differ, I have consistently upheld one principle: When people are guided, they take action on their own. I cherish this conviction, embodied in the word “izana.”I have witnessed countless moments where, in the process of turning a company’s appeal into a story, the organization transforms spontaneously, giving rise to developments that surpass even the CEO’s imagination. That appeal then spreads from within the company out into the world. As we celebrate our 20th anniversary, we will deliver this power to as many companies as possible and move toward a future where companies and nations captivate one another.
Hidetoshi Matsuyama, Representative Director, Ancient Man Co., Ltd.
Public Offices and Committee Appointments: Representative Director, Manga EX Association (General Incorporated Association) / Member of the Mascot Character Selection Committee for Tadaoka Town, Izumi-Otsu City, and Misaki Town
Creating a world where people are captivated by one another.
That is the most exciting future.
| Company Name | Ancient Man Co., Ltd. |
|---|---|
| Address | 4th Floor, Orix Honmachi Building, 1-4-1 Nishi-Honmachi, Nishi-ku, Osaka 550-0005 |
| Representative Director | Hidetoshi Matsuyama |
| Established | August 1, 2006 |
| Capital | 2 million yen |
| Phone Number | 06-6121-6062 |
| Banking Institutions | Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, Osaka Shinkin Bank, Japan Finance Corporation |
| Business Activities | Manga Culture Business (Annual project support for commissioned manga, manga exhibitions, and international manga) |
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