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ABOUT US
We are Cinanime Ltd
Founded in 2021 by Tony and Xincy, Cinanime Ltd is now the parent company of AnimeHood and Manga in the Pocket. The company vision is to bring Japanese anime into the general market and local communities. The main office is located in Washington Street (Glasgow city, Scotland). This is complimented by strong partnerships in Europe and East Asia, who handle our distribution functions within the UK.
Meet the team
Tony Founder Tony spent four years running his marketing and promotions company before moving into the import/export industry. Tony obtained his first degree in Mathematics from the University of Glasgow, and obtained his second degree in B2B sales at Middlesex University. Launching an anime company has always been one of Tony’s lifetime goal, and he believes “the company’s culture is the driving force that shapes values, and values determine the future” | Xincy Founder Xincy graduated with masters in Accountancy in 2013, and went on to spend almost eight years in the finance sector, managing accounts and contracts for multi-million-pound businesses. She decided to follow her passion in anime and founded Cinanime Ltd with Tony in 2021. She believes now is the time to follow her passion and not her pension, and "it is a fascinating thing when a career and passion come together” |
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Akari International communications Akari has over 15 years within international communications across Japan, East Asia, and South Asia. In particular Akari has a proven track record of launching campaigns across multiple market sectors. As a deep-rooted anime fan passed down from her parents and older siblings, Akari is excited to be part of the core team and plays a pivotal role in dealing with numerous brands and censorships. | Jennifer Operations After completing her Masters in Chemistry from University of Strathclyde, Jennifer worked in laboratories before becoming a lab manager for Sapphire Analytical Pharmaceutical Laboratory. Jennifer’s interest in anime, paired with her experience in operations, data analysis and people management led her to Cinanime in 2021. She is now part of the core team working in operations. |
Neil Project Lead (Manga in the Pocket) A true anime and manga fanatic. Neil started reading manga since he was a kid, and still to this day you will find a manga comic book in his back pocket (most of the time !!!). Watching anime and reading manga has always been part of his life and it allows him to escape the pressures from society. He finished college in bakery, and now he is following his dream with Cinanime Ltd. He is now part of the core team, and also the project lead. |
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