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MFINDA, A LEGENDARY PRODUCER’S NEXT MASTERPIECE
N LITE's lead producer and anime icon, Masao Maruyama, brings his extraordinary talent to MFINDA, blending decades of visionary storytelling with N LITE’s afro-anime vision. Known for classics like Perfect Blue and Ninja Scroll, Maruyama now turns his expertise to MFINDA—an untold story steeped in African lore and imagination. Watch the reel to discover his legacy and this groundbreaking new project.
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MFINDA Origin Phone Case - Japanese
Show your love for Mfinda with the MFINDA Film Edition Phone Case, featuring exclusive artwork from the film’s cover. Built to protect your device with a tough polycarbonate shell and TPU lining, this case provides durable, impact-resistant protection while highlighting the essence of the Mfinda universe. The sleek, glossy finish adds style to your phone while keeping it safe from daily wear. Compatible with iPhone and Samsung models, this phone case is a perfect accessory for any fan of the film.
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AFRO SAMURAI
Step into the world of Afro Samurai with exclusive merch in partnership with Studio GONZO. Coming soon!
Fun fact: Masao Maruyama created the pilot episode that kickstarted the classic anime series!
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Grammy Nominee Masego to Compose Score for Anime Film ‘Mfinda’ (Exclusive)
October 23, 2025
Grammy-nominated recording artist Masego has signed on to produce the original score for N LITE’s upcoming anime fantasy film Mfinda.
This makes Masego, who is said to be an anime aficionado, the first Black composer to score an anime theatrical film, according to N LITE, a Black-owned media company and anime studio based in the U.S. and Tokyo.
Jaden and Willow Smith Set to Executive Produce, Voice Roles in Anime Films (Exclusive)
October 7, 2025
N LITE founder and CEO Christiano Terry shared that Jaden will play the character of Kozo, an ancient spirit warrior who protects humans and spirits of the forest during a time of great conflict in the Kingdom of Kongo.
Jaden is not a stranger to anime, however. He previously voiced the main character in the anime series Neo Yokio for Netflix in 2017.
Former NBA MVP Joel Embiid Boards Anime Feature ‘Mfinda’ as Executive Producer: Companion Doc in the Works (EXCLUSIVE)
June 27, 2025
Cameroonian-American Philadelphia 76ers center and former NBA MVP Joel Embiid has joined the producing team of “Mfinda,” an upcoming anime feature from the Tokyo- and LA-based studio N Lite. Embiid comes on board through his production company Miniature Géant, launched in partnership with LeBron James’ Uninterrupted.
Embiid will also executive produce a companion documentary, “Mfinda: Spirits of the Congo,” which will explore the film’s inspirations and behind-the-scenes production.