XROSS
ROAD
Shaping
the Future of IP Together,
Xross Road, backed by tv asahi group,
is redefining the IP business by combining
anime IPs with Blockchain technology
— a transparent platform
where anyone can participate,
and fans around the world can connect.
Fans are no longer put “on the sidelines.”
They are co-creators, standing at the “xrossroads”
of imagination and ownership.
This is where stories are
not only watched, but lived
— where creators and fans build new worlds,
side by side.
Empowering IP
through strategic capital and fandom
What We Do
At Xross Road, we are building a future
— one where you, the fan,
become part of the story itself
— and help shape how the worlds
are created, shared, and remembered.
Episode 0
Episode 0 is a one-shot manga platform where you can discover potential future hit titles and support the serialization of the stories you believe in. Instead of simply reading manga, you can purchase Boost Gems for the works you like, and that support triggers the start of their serialization. Holders of Boost Gems can read all chapters for free and also take part in promotional activities. Those activities can generate rewards tied to the growth of the manga. Episode 0 introduces a new way to experience manga, where boosting a story is part of the platform itself.
IP-LINK
IP-LINK is an infrastructure layer that integrates data across the entire IP supply chain, including inventory, sales, and marketing, to reveal real market demand in real time. It aggregates data from warehouses, retailers, and online platforms, allowing precise control over production and distribution to reduce overstock and prevent sellouts. By connecting creators, manufacturers, distributors, and fans through shared data, IP-LINK provides the foundation for a more efficient and scalable IP business ecosystem.
XR
From staking and governance to creator rewards and IP activation, “XR” serves as the foundational asset that supports all activities within the Xross Road ecosystem.Token holders get an economic stake in the value generated through Xross Road’s anime-related projects, as well as governance rights that allow them to participate in key decision-making processes within projects.
RoadMap
Episode 0
Open Beta ReleaseIP-LINK Release
News & Blog
Team
Yosuke Utsumi
CEO/CTO
Since 2005, has led the development and operation of mobile games and content platforms, contributing to many successful IP-based titles. With expertise in business exits, accounting, legal, and software development, joined extra mile Inc. in 2023 to collaborate with TV Asahi Group on “Xross Road”. Ex-CTO of DMM Games.
Kazuki Abe
COO
Since 2019, has gained diverse experience in various roles, including consumer goods marketing, product management for live streaming applications, motion design and video planning. In 2022, he co-founded a company operating Listen to Earn Dapp in Dubai, UAE as COO, and successfully led the business to an acquisition.
Sen Uhi
CPO
Since 2019, engaged in PM and UI/UX design and entered the crypto space. From 2024 to 2025, founded several projects on Solana and SVM. Member of SuperteamJP and Eco-BD at Sonic SVM. 2-time Solana Hackathon winner.
Haruki Kohata
CCO
Former Strategic Planner at Hakuhodo, one of Japan's top advertising agencies. Experienced in creative writing across poetry, manga and comedy, and ran an anonymous illustrator account with 480K impressions and 30K likes.
SG
Community Growth
Since 2019, has worked in Web3, specializing in community management, partnerships, and outreach. Founded Airdrop Ng Mga Bobo (ANMB), a thriving community focused on Web3 education, and Web3 Bulacan, a regional initiative working with students and government agencies. With a background in Web2 from Amazon, SG now leads community growth and ecosystem partnerships at Xross Road, scaling crypto-native networks.
Ikumi Ariga
Design Lead
Since 2018, has been engaged in the field of UX/UI design at startups, gaining experience across a wide range of domains including entertainment, B2B services, Web3, and AI. In 2023, founded the design agency Argonauts. Most recently, led the overall design for Xross Stars, a TCG game by Brave Group. Currently serves as Design Lead for Xross Road, overseeing art direction, graphics, and UX/UI design for the entire project.
Makoto Kimura
Ambassador
Former Executive and Head of Rights at MAPPA - known for titles such as Jujutsu Kaisen the most in-demand animated TV show in the world by Guinness World Records. Previously served as a producer for Fuji TV’s Noitamina programming block, overseeing productions such as Terror in Resonance.
