named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
ANiMATO
Signature series of chamber and orchestral tributes celebrating music from animated films, anime, and video games; includes digital releases and live performances
SERASYMPHONY
Orchestral tribute to the music of Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon, featuring arrangements of Takanori Arisawa's score from the 1992 anime
Sakura Symphony
Chamber orchestra tribute to the music of Cardcaptor Sakura, marking the 20th anniversary of the series with arrangements of Takayuki Negishi's score
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Classical and Chamber Music Performances 1 activity
- Presenting chamber and orchestral tributes to anime, video game, and animated film musicProduces and performs live chamber and orchestral concerts celebrating music from Japanese anime, video games, and animated films, including series such as Sailor Moon, Saint Seiya, Digimon, Dragon Ball, and Cardcaptor Sakura, primarily in New York and surrounding communities. These include recurring performances in the ANiMATO concert series and anniversary tributes featuring original orchestrations and expanded arrangements.
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Digital Music and Performance Archiving 1 activity
- Producing digital concert series and online performancesCreates and presents digital concert experiences, including the ANiMATO digital series, featuring curated tributes to anime music such as Digimon and Animal Crossing: New Horizons, distributed via YouTube to a global audience.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Releasing digital recordings of arranged anime and video game musicProduces and releases digital albums and videos featuring arranged music from anime and video games, including series such as Dragon Ball, Neon Genesis Evangelion, One Piece, Digimon, Saint Seiya, and Sailor Moon, performed by chamber ensembles, pop orchestras, and mixed ensembles.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$500
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$500100%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$500
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$500
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$182
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$182
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +51.5%
relationships · 22
Who they work with
- Akiyoshi Hongo Partner — Recognized as co-creator of Digimon Adventure, Digimon Adventure 02, Digimon Tamers, Digimon Frontier, Digimon Savers, and Digimon Fusion Battle, which were featured in the tribute.
- Appmon Project Partner — Collaborating entity credited for Digimon Universe App Monsters, which was included in the tribute concert.
- BIRDSTUDIO Government — Licensed creator of Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball Z, credited in the concert materials
- BLC3Music Services Partner — Collaborates with BLC3Music Services for music arrangement and production
- Christina Bouey Partner — Violinist featured in the Serasymphony performance
- Ears and Gears Partner — Partners with Ears and Gears for recording, mixing, and mastering services
- Ears and Gears Recording Partner — Mixed and mastered the Sakura Symphony recording.
- Ears and Gears Recording Partner — Mixed and mastered the Serasymphony recording
- Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook for donation campaigns and outreach
- Jennifer Cihi Partner — Collaborates with vocalist Jennifer Cihi on performances.
- Kike Alapont Partner — Collaborates with Kike Alapont for cover artwork design
- Lotus Juice Partner — Collaborates with rapper Lotus Juice on performances.
- SHUEISHA Government — Publisher of Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball Z, credited in the concert materials
- Sandy Howell Partner — Collaborates with vocalist Sandy Howell on performances.
- Scholes Street Studio Partner — Recorded the Sakura Symphony performance at their Brooklyn, NY studio.
- TOEI ANIMATION Government — Animation studio responsible for Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball Z, credited in the concert materials
- Takayuki Negishi Partner — Features music by series composer Takayuki Negishi in the Sakura Symphony performance.
- Taku Iwasaki Partner — Collaborates with composer Taku Iwasaki on performances.
- The DiMenna Center for Classical Music Partner — Recording venue for the Serasymphony project
- Toei Animation Partner — Collaborates with Toei Animation to present musical tributes to its anime properties.
- Toei Animation Partner — Tribute concert created in honor of Toei Animation's Digimon series.
- Yasuhiko Fukuoka Partner — Pianist featured in the Serasymphony performance
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Nostalgia-Driven Audience Engagement 5 orgsmethodology: nostalgia-driven performanceBy using orchestral arrangements of classic animation and game soundtracks, the organization fosters deep audience connection and sustained engagement, because nostalgic emotional resonance increases audience investment and support for ongoing musical production.shared approach: Thematic and Inclusive Programming →
- Digital Adaptation for Audience Continuitymethodology: digital-transitionBy transitioning performances to digital platforms like YouTube and online concerts, the organization maintains audience engagement during disruptions, because digital access preserves connection and supports long-term sustainability of music preservation efforts.
- Orchestral Reinterpretation as Cultural Preservationmethodology: cultural_preservation_through_performanceBy re-orchestrating and performing music from animated films, anime, and video games, the organization preserves and advances appreciation of these works as culturally significant art forms, because live and recorded performances make this music accessible and meaningful to contemporary audiences.