The Sandbox, Minto and Copro Corporation, have been authorized with permission from Kodansha Ltd. to produce non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and create Attack on Titan LAND on “The Sandbox” in the Web3 gaming decentralized metaverse.

The trio said in a statement on Monday Attack on Titan will participate in a LAND sale as they launch their location on The Sandbox Map.

Later this year, The Sandbox and Attack on Titan will join forces to create a first-of-its-kind, interactive experience on The Sandbox.

From NFT collectibles to engaging experiences, The Sandbox and Attack on Titan collaboration will unlock new ways for fans to celebrate what they love, said the statement.

It is noted that The “Attack on Titan” is a very popular manga loved around the world that depicts the battle of the Survey Corps.

The series started in Bessatsu Shonen Magazine in 2009 and was completed in the May issue of Bessatsu Shonen Magazine, which went on sale on April 9, 2021.

In Attack on Titan (original story by Hajime Isayama, Kodansha), a boy named Eren Jaeger lives an isolated life inside a walled city to escape the threat of man-eating Titans.

Eren, who lost his mother to the Titans and burns with a vengeance, joins the Survey Corps to fight back, throwing himself into a terrifying battle.

With a total worldwide circulation of over 100 million copies, Attack on Titan’s fan base extends far beyond Japan, reaching enthusiasts across the globe.

“Attack on Titan is much more than a Japanese manga series set in a post-apocalyptic dark fantasy world. It has taken the world by storm, turning into a global anime and movie phenomenon,” said Sebastien Borget, Chief Operating Offier and Co-Founder of The Sandbox.

“Prepare yourself for a Titan invasion in the metaverse! We’re thrilled to bring Attack of the Titan’s authentic universe to the metaverse and see the story continue with a new journey in The Sandbox,

“Attack on Titan’s fans will enjoy playing and creating new adventures in their favorite series,” he added.

The Sandbox is a leading Web3 virtual world platform whose major partners include Adidas, Warner Music Group, Snoop Dogg, Gucci, The Walking Dead, Deadmau5, Atari, Rollercoaster Tycoon, Care Bears, The Smurfs, and more.

The firm offers players and creators a decentralized and intuitive platform to create immersive 3D worlds and game experiences and safely store, trade, and monetize their creations.

Copro is involved in mobile/website and contents business, mobile/web business production business, contents and rights production business, mobile/web promotion and advertising agency business, mobile/web solutions business.

Minto is a production company that develops new possibilities for content based on manga and anime, and continues to work with creators to create content loved around the world by taking advantage of new opportunities such as SNS, webtoon, and Web3.

Source : TechNode Global - Jul 9, 2024