Ordinals LA: Anime Reborn — Co-Creating Identity, Lore & IP in the Web3 Multiverse

Welcome back to The Edge of Show, your gateway to the Web3 revolution! In this special NFTLA panel, host Josh Kriger dives into the intersection of anime, Web3, and AI with two powerhouse voices from the space: Aez (Head of Web3 Community at Azuki) and William (Chief Strategy Officer at OniForce).
Together, they unpack how anime’s $28B global industry is evolving with blockchain technology, exploring how NFTs, Ordinals, and AI are reshaping storytelling, fandom, and creative ownership. This episode goes beyond hype to look at how communities, creators, and collectors are actively co-creating the future of anime IP.

Key Takeaways: :
How Web3 enables dynamic storytelling and real-time community input

The role of AI in transforming static NFTs into living, evolving characters

The rise of micro-economies and fan-led creations around anime IP

Why Ordinals and Bitcoin provenance are redefining digital collectibles

What long-term success looks like for Azuki, OniForce, and the anime metaverse

Whether you’re a die-hard anime fan or just curious about how digital culture is being reimagined, this conversation will give you fresh insights into the co-creation economy.

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Timestamps
00:00:00 – Welcome to The Edge of Show
00:00:35 – Introducing Azuki & OniForce panelists
00:01:37 – Anime as a cultural zeitgeist & $28B market
00:02:32 – Challenges and opportunities in anime fandom
00:06:03 – How Web3 gives anime a fresh perspective
00:08:15 – AI’s role in co-creation and dynamic NFTs
00:10:57 – Azuki’s journey from anime brand to anime IP
00:12:53 – Risks and rewards of community co-creation
00:15:18 – Defining engagement & KPIs in Web3 IP projects
00:17:05 – Fan-made creations and micro-economies
00:20:24 – Bitcoin Ordinals and multi-chain strategies
00:24:56 – Defining success over the next 3–5 years
00:29:24 – Favorite anime picks: One Punch Man & Spy x Family
00:31:10 – Closing thoughts on longevity and commitment

Resources

0n1Force
Website: https://www.0n1force.com/
Twitter: https://x.com/0n1Force

Connect with William Tong
Twitter: https://x.com/WilliamTong

Azuki
Website: https://www.azuki.com/
Twitter: https://x.com/azuki

Connect with Aez
Twitter: https://x.com/RiceRiddler
Instagram: https://t.co/ju3ywl2Ex5

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