


Stories Will Become Even Freer.
The PocketANIME World Competition is a contest challenging creators to produce vertical short anime of up to two minutes using generative AI.
Selected works will be delivered to anime fans worldwide via the new streaming platform ‘PocketAnime,’ slated for launch in May 2025, as well as across various social media networks.
This competition aims to establish a brand-new genre of vertical short anime, pioneering the future of animation expression in collaboration with generative AI.
Under the special sponsorship of Vidu—praised by many creators as ‘undoubtedly the No.1 platform for anime generation’—outstanding participants will receive various benefits and opportunities to further develop their works.
Schedule
ENTRY Start: Wednesday, January 18, 2025
Applicants may submit multiple works during the open period.
Deadline: Sunday, March 30, 2025
Results Announcement: April 15, 2025 (Tentative)