Riyadh,28 September 2025 – Manga Productions, a subsidiary of the Mohammed bin Salman Foundation “Misk”, announced a collaboration with the Fashion Commission. This strategic agreement marks a new milestone in bridging the worlds of creative content and fashion, unlocking opportunities to showcase Saudi talent and enhance the Kingdom’s global cultural footprint.
The first initiative under this partnership was unveiled on September 5–6 at Tokyo Fashion Week, with the launch of an innovative Saudi manga in the fashion domain. The debut represents a pioneering step in introducing Saudi narratives through the art of manga, one of the most influential mediums for cultural storytelling worldwide.
The manga introduces audiences to “Shouq” and “Razan”, two Saudi characters embarking on a journey of ambition and discovery in the fashion industry, blending Saudi heritage and creativity with world-class artistic expression.
Regarding this collaboration, Dr. Essam Bukhary, CEO of Manga Productions, commented: “This strategic partnership with the Fashion Commission marks a significant step in integrating manga, animation, and gaming into the cultural and creative ecosystem. Showcasing a Saudi manga at Tokyo Fashion Week highlights Saudi creativity on one of the world’s most prestigious stages, reaffirming our mission to empower talent and amplify Saudi culture globally.”
Burak Çakmak, CEO of the Fashion Commission, expressed: “At the Fashion Commission, we are committed to creating new ways of bringing our cultural identity to the world. Our partnership with Manga Productions is a tangible example of creative industries coming together—where Japanese manga artistry meets Saudi fashion in a contemporary narrative experience that highlights our talent and strengthens Saudi fashion’s global presence, fully aligned with Vision 2030.”
This collaboration represents a pioneering step towards integrating creative industries and opening new horizons for Saudi creators to showcase their works on global platforms, solidifying the Kingdom’s position as a growing hub for creativity and content production.
– End –
