Core Insights - The article highlights the cultural exchange between the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and the Tokyo Bay Area through the medium of anime and trendy toys, showcasing advancements in both Chinese and Japanese animation industries [1][2] - Dongguan is recognized not only as a major manufacturing hub for toys but also as a creative center for original intellectual property (IP) development, moving beyond mere OEM production [1][2] Industry Overview - Dongguan has over 4,000 toy production companies and nearly 1,500 supporting enterprises, establishing itself as China's largest toy export base [1] - The latest data indicates that 288 large-scale toy enterprises in Dongguan generated a total output value of 26.2 billion yuan, with one in four global anime derivative products bearing a Dongguan mark [1] Creative Development - The emphasis on creating original IP is seen as a significant strength for Dongguan, with expectations for the region to start producing new IPs in the future [2]
日本导演竹内亮：非常期待广东东莞打造新的原创IP
2 1 Shi Ji Jing Ji Bao Dao·2025-10-10 15:48