Pop Mint Inc.

Based in Japan, Pop Mint Inc. , operates as a Japanese entertainment and character-content enterprise specializing in the creation, production, and commercialization of character intellectual property, merchandise offerings, and audience-centered content. Founded in 2025, Pop Mint Inc. is based in Japan and focuses on character content creation and commercialization.

The company raised JPY 50 mn in pre-seed funding on September 30, 2026, from Simplex Capital Investment to enhance its character and fan-content business, develop original IP, and expand internationally. Pop Mint Inc. specializes in planning, producing, and selling character content. The company creates engaging character-based products, including proprietary merchandise, media content like animatics and smartphone applications, and collaborates with partner companies.

Recent releases include character alarm applications related to the film "超かぐや姫！" and merchandise inspired by the "ベビーコア" theme for Generation Z. Pop Mint Inc. generates income through direct-to-consumer sales of character merchandise and partnerships with media and retail companies. Revenue transactions occur via wholesale agreements and direct sales through online platforms and specialty stores, focusing on popular titles such as merchandise from the animated series "Fate/strange Fake.

"The company plans to grow its character and fan-content business, develop original IP characters and content, expand overseas, and strengthen its team and operations following its recent funding.