Riyadh, July 13, 2025 – Manga Productions, a subsidiary of Mohammed bin Salman Foundation “Misk”, is participating in Esports World Cup (EWC), the largest global event in the esports industry, which is taking place in Riyadh from July 7 to August 24, 2025. The event gathers elite esports players and top clubs from around the world.
Manga Productions is participating with an exhibition booth showcasing a selection of its most prominent gaming projects, developed or localized by talented young Saudi professionals. Featured titles include: Future’s Folktales Hopper Quest, inspired by the globally successful Saudi anime Future’s Folktales, which aired on over 40 platforms and garnered more than 100 million views, Dynasty Warriors: ORIGINS, the latest installment in the renowned Dynasty Warriors franchise by Koei Tecmo, localized and published this year by Manga Productions, Also the booth will showcase Empire of the Ants, UFO Robot Grendizer: The Feast of the Wolve and a collection of The Smurfs games in partnership with Microids the French publisher, including Smurfs Kart, The Smurfs Dreams, and The Smurfs Village Party, all localized, published, and distributed by Manga Productions. This participation aims to engage with the gaming community, highlight Manga Productions’ efforts in game development and Arabic localization, and present culturally relevant content produced to international standards.
Dr. Essam Bukhary, CEO of Manga Productions, stated: “We are proud to take part in this global event, which serves as a strategic platform to connect with gamers from around the world. Our participation reflects Manga Productions’ ongoing mission to create innovative content that conveys our local culture through a creative lens. We also believe in empowering Saudi talent in the gaming sector, expanding our regional and global presence, and reinforcing Saudi Arabia’s position as a leading hub for the creative entertainment industry.”
Mr. Abdulaziz Almowani, Director of Marketing and Communications at Manga Productions, emphasized the significance of the participation: “Our involvement in the Esports World Cup aligns with our strategy to strengthen our presence at international events and directly engage with global audiences and the gaming community. Through this opportunity, we aim to showcase our locally developed creative work, highlight our global partnerships, and reinforce Manga Productions’ position as a company that bridges local innovation with global excellence.”
The Esports World Cup 2025 is considered one of the largest global esports events, featuring over 2,000 professional players and 200 clubs from more than 100 countries, competing across 25 tournaments covering 24 games, with a total prize pool exceeding USD 70 million, making it the biggest event in esports history.
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