Morphic, an AI startup, is diving headfirst into anime and it’s not coming quietly. The company is launching DQN, its first original series, and backing it up with a $1 million creator fund to power the next generation of global storytellers.
Founded in 2024 by Jaynti Kanani, the former CEO of blockchain giant Polygon, Morphic is building a next-gen production studio that fuses AI tools with high-end storytelling. With offices in San Jose, New York, Dubai, and Bangalore, the company is now expanding into entertainment, starting with anime.
Their debut project, DQN, is created by Kushagra Kushwaha, a Tokyo-based Indian anime filmmaker whose credits include JoJo’s Stone Ocean (Netflix) and Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest (Amazon, Apple, Crunchyroll, Roku).
About DQN
Set in a gritty cyberpunk future ruled by decentralized networks and AI overlords, DQN follows 12 strangers locked in a deadly race to unlock a hidden vault, one with the power to “rewrite the rules of power.” The series will blend traditional anime storytelling with AI-powered production tools to accelerate development and reach global audiences faster.
- AI-Powered Production: DQN leverages Morphic’s proprietary AI tech to enhance animation workflows and storytelling speed.
- $1M Creator Fund: Morphic will invest in up-and-coming talent worldwide to develop new anime, live-action films, games, comics, and manga.
- Global Reach: The fund is open to creators of all backgrounds, with a focus on untapped markets and underrepresented voices.
Creator’s words
“Kush is an incredibly gifted filmmaker with a deep understanding of anime as an art form,” said Kanani. “We’re proud to make DQN our first series and launch our creator’s fund to support bold, original voices.”
Kushwaha added, “I’m passionate about using cutting-edge tech to bring stories like DQN to life for global audiences. With Morphic, we’re not just telling stories, we’re changing how they’re made.”
The advantage
The anime industry is notoriously difficult to break into. With Morphic’s tech and funding, indie filmmakers now have a chance to scale their visions without traditional studio barriers. Faster production, global distribution, and creative autonomy, all backed by AI.
Morphic isn’t just making content, it’s building a new pipeline for storytelling powered by AI. With DQN and a $1 million fund, the studio is betting on a future where creators have the tools, support, and freedom to lead the next era of anime.
Could AI be anime’s next big evolution? Morphic is betting on it.
