Enter The Garden Anime Celebrates One Year Anniversary
Enter The Garden Anime Celebrates One Year Anniversary
馃幀 When Anime Met Web3
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
Behind The Beans: Short-Form Anime Update
Elementals, the third NFT collection in the Azuki ecosystem, continues to expand its narrative universe. Launched June 27, 2023, this 20,000-piece Ethereum collection joins Azuki and BEANZ as a sister project. - Collection size: 20,000 NFTs - Blockchain: Ethereum - Launch date: June 27, 2023 The community has been actively exploring two key locations: - The Garden - Hilumia Elementals represents a deeper expansion into the established Azuki universe, building on existing lore and community engagement.
Azuki x Story Protocol Art Contest Deadline Approaching
The Azuki x Story Protocol Art Contest is entering its final phase with two weeks remaining for submissions. The contest features: - Behind-the-scenes content from Shao mini shorts available for inspiration - 15 winners will be selected - Grand prize: $1,000 - Winning artwork will be featured Artists interested in participating can draw inspiration from the recently released Shao mini shorts behind-the-scenes material. This collaboration between Azuki and Story Protocol aims to showcase community creativity.
Shao's Search for Missing Sister Continues
Shao, a skilled warrior from the Alley, continues her determined search for her missing sister Raizan. Armed with a sleek katana and wearing her distinctive red track jacket, she navigates through a fractured world seeking answers. - Known for her exceptional speed and blade mastery - Raised in the Alley environment - Mission focuses on uncovering sister's disappearance The investigation remains active as Shao follows leads across various territories.
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)