Co-CEOManny Giacone
Oversees retail, sales and expansion. Growing up with anime in Italy helped shape his vision for OtakuWorld.
INDEPENDENT SPIRIT. SHARED PASSION.
A world worth bringing together.
OtakuWorld connects performers, creators and audiences through anime, Japanese culture, gaming and cosplay.
Built around
the things we love.
Artist booking, management and entertainment, with more than 20 years of experience.
OtakuWorld Artist Agency works across anime, Japanese culture, gaming, cosplay, live music and alternative entertainment. Our experience covers artist management, event promotion, live entertainment and cultural programming throughout the UK and Europe.
Our line-up includes musicians, DJs, performers, presenters, cultural specialists, workshops and immersive experiences. Selected artists are represented exclusively, alongside direct relationships with artists, managers, labels, promoters and industry professionals across the UK, Europe and Japan.
We work with conventions, festivals, theatres, universities, museums, clubs, cultural organisations, businesses and private event organisers. From a headline performer or cosplay guest to a workshop or complete programme, we support enquiries through to event delivery.
Supporting artists. Connecting audiences.
Our aim is to help artists develop their careers and bring audiences memorable experiences through music, culture and creativity. Professionalism, reliability and support for both artists and organisers guide the way we work.
Contact us about artist representation, event bookings or partnership opportunities.
A shared love of the culture.
Manny and Mayumi founded OtakuWorld in Derby in 2021. The business moved from Eagle Market to St James’s Street in December 2023. Meet the wider team behind the shop, community and creative work.
Co-CEO
Co-CEOMayumi Ito
Oversees finance and purchasing. Originally from Takahama, Japan, Mayumi brings a lifelong love of manga and experience in styling and business.
Store ManagerNatasha
Looks after the day-to-day running of the Derby shop and its team.
Operations ManagerRhys
Leads operations for OtakuWorld, with One Piece and Death Note among his favourite anime.
Social Media ManagerChloe
Looks after OtakuWorld’s social media and enjoys cosplay and cosplay photography.
For agency enquiries, contact Manny at [email protected].
LET’S TALK ABOUT YOUR NEXT EVENTSomething special.
Something special.
Made together.
Your ideas, our people. Let’s make an event worth remembering.
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