Today marks one year since the groundbreaking premiere of 'Enter The Garden Episode 1: The Waiting Man' on YouTube.
The pilot episode represented a unique collaboration between:
- Creative producer Goro Taniguchi
- Azuki NFT holders who licensed their characters
- Community-owned brands featured in the content
This innovative project demonstrated how web3 communities can participate in anime production, setting a new precedent for collaborative content creation in the space.
The episode remains a significant milestone in merging anime with blockchain technology.
One year ago today, Enter The Garden Episode 1: 'The Waiting Man' premiered on YouTube. Developed with creative producer Goro Taniguchi, this pilot anime episode licensed characters from Azuki holders and featured community-owned brands. A new chapter of anime starts here 鉀╋笍
Azuki Partners with Crunchyroll for Anime Expo Art
Azuki continues to expand its presence in the anime space through strategic partnerships. The NFT project has collaborated with Crunchyroll to create exclusive artwork for their booth at Anime Expo. This follows recent initiatives including: - Partnership with @cheeriojp for Tokyo drink releases - Open call for anime artists to design 3 soda can variants These developments showcase Azuki's growing influence in bridging web3 and anime culture.
Elementals Collection Launch Update
The Azuki ecosystem expands with Elementals, its third NFT collection launched on Ethereum. This 20,000-piece collection joins Azuki and BEANZ in the growing universe. Key Details: - Launch Date: June 27, 2023 - Collection Size: 20,000 NFTs - Blockchain: Ethereum - Sister Collections: Azuki, BEANZ The collection represents a deeper exploration into the Garden and Hilumia universe that the community has been investigating for months.
Behind The Beans: Fractured Reflections - Elementals Collection Update
Elementals, launched on June 27, 2023, represents a significant expansion of the Azuki ecosystem. As the third major collection alongside Azuki and BEANZ, it features 20,000 NFTs on the Ethereum blockchain. The collection adds depth to the existing narrative of the Garden and Hilumia, which the community has been actively exploring. Elementals serves as a bridge deeper into this expanding universe. - 20,000 total NFTs - Built on Ethereum - Sister collection to Azuki and BEANZ - Enhances Garden and Hilumia lore
Azuki Launches Fractured Reflections NFT Collection on Magic Eden

Azuki's latest expansion of their NFT ecosystem continues with the release of Fractured Reflections key visuals and full episode collectibles on Magic Eden's Arbitrum launchpad. This follows the successful premiere of Enter The Garden Episode 2: Fractured Reflections on Anime.com in February 2025. The collection builds on Azuki's growing universe, which includes: - Original Azuki collection - BEANZ collection - Elementals (20,000 ETH-based NFTs) [Collect on Magic Eden](https://magiceden.us/launchpad/arbitrum/azuki_enter_the_garden)
Elementals: Azuki's Third Collection Continues Universe Expansion
Elementals, launched June 27, 2023, represents the third major collection in the Azuki ecosystem. The collection features 20,000 NFTs on Ethereum, joining its sister collections Azuki and BEANZ. The community has been actively exploring the Garden and Hilumia environments, seeking deeper understanding of the expanding universe. Elementals marks another significant step in the development of this digital world.