Opening soon 池袋 · District Founder Program

Lead Ikebukuro. Build the Heart of Fandom.

Bring together anime fans, VTubers, cosplayers, illustrators and game communities. Host watch parties, fan-art challenges and creator showcases — or start a tradition fans will look forward to every week.

Community themes

Anime
Entertainment
Fandom
VTubers
Cosplay

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Ikebukuro

The opportunity

Fans already build incredible communities, often in places that weren’t made for them. In CollaboTokyo, Ikebukuro is the home of anime, gaming and fandom: Otome Road, Sunshine City, streamers at West Gate Park.

A founder can give fandom a real home: events fans return for, a stage for fan creators, and fair ways for brands and IP holders to take part.

Ideas to try

Examples to get you thinking — not a checklist.

Watch parties
Weekly episodes together, with live reactions and discussion.
Fan-art challenges
Themed prompts with a gallery and community voting.
VTuber collab nights
Newer VTubers meet, plan collabs and go live together.
Cosplay showcases
A stage for costumes, craft tips and photographers.
Fan creator markets
Booths for fan creators’ original goods and commissions.

Make it your own

The themes for Ikebukuro are a starting point, not a restriction. If your community crosses into other topics, follow it.

You decide the formats, the schedule and the culture. Try things, drop what doesn’t work, and double down on what does.

Your district. Your community. Your vision.

Earning potential

The same revenue model applies to every district.

30%

Standard share

of eligible district revenue.

Up to 40%

Performance incentives

Grow your district and your share can grow with it.

Founding

Founding leader terms

Early founders may receive enhanced introductory revenue sharing.

Referrals & partnerships

Opportunities for separate referral commissions or event partnerships, subject to agreement.

The fine print, up front

This is an independent, revenue-share-based opportunity — not a salaried position or employment.
Revenue is not guaranteed. What a district earns depends on many things, including the community you build.
Shares are calculated on eligible net platform revenue, as defined in your individual agreement.
Leading a district doesn’t mean owning it: there is no permanent district ownership or perpetual revenue right. Terms are set in your agreement, starting with a 90-day pilot.

Earnings calculator

Illustrative only

Estimated monthly eligible district revenue

Revenue share30%

30% · Standard40% · With incentives

Estimated monthly earnings

$300

Estimated annual earnings

$3,600

An illustration, not a forecast or a guarantee. Actual revenue and earnings depend on your district’s performance and the terms of your individual agreement.