Games and animation.Connecting Japanand Asia.
YUKIN TRADING provides B2B services in game and animation production, IP licensing and merchandising for Japan and Chinese-speaking markets.
CompanyLatest news
2026
- Oct
Neko no Kura-chan (DNAxCAT), CHIKUWAS and akie秋絵 were showcased at our agent’s booth at China Licensing Expo in Shanghai, October 21–23. Company X
- Aug
Collaborative copperplate prints featuring DNAxCAT (Neko no Kura-chan) and artist Katsuhiro Maeda are available for purchase. Official X
- Jun
We exhibited at Licensing Japan at Tokyo Big Sight (booth 13-46, through June 19). Company X
- Jun
YUKIN TRADING and its agency group became agents for CHIKUWAS in Japan and Chinese-speaking markets. Company X
Past news
2026
- Apr
Neko no Kura-chan: Kurare Kingdom — Continent of Lutte Amor began airing on TOKYO MX on April 1. TOKYO MX
- Mar
Neko no Kura-chan collaboration at Akihabara Sakura Festival 2026 (March 14–31).
- Mar
361 -WHITE AND BLACK-, a film collaboration featuring a Neko no Kura-chan mascot costume, begins its nationwide theatrical rollout in Japan on March 6.
- TBC
A radio program featuring Neko no Kura-chan is planned.
2025
- Jul
Neko no Kura-chan Ordinary days begins airing on TOKYO MX.
- Feb
A Neko no Kura-chan event is held at Onoden.
2024
- Oct
Neko no Kura-chan begins airing on Okinawa Television (OTV).
- Jul
Exhibited at Licensing Japan 2024. Our licensing agent Shanghai Fumai exhibited at the LEC licensing event in Shanghai.
- Feb
A Neko no Kura-chan pop-up shop opens at Laforet Harajuku.
2023
- Oct
Official Neko no Kura-chan photo prints go on sale through multifunction printers at Lawson stores nationwide in Japan.
- May
Jiuzang Miaowo: Neko no Kura-chan begins airing on the Kids Station satellite channel and streaming on Amazon Prime Video, FOD, TELASA and other services.
- Mar
Neko no Kura-chan collaborates with Akihabara Sakura Festival.
- Jan
Neko no Kura-chan is officially selected as the Japanese title of DNAxCAT (九藏喵窩).
2022
- Dec
Licensed DNAxCAT products go on sale in Japan.
- Apr
The Japanese version of DNAxCAT reaches 120 weeks of broadcasting.
2021
- Nov
Supported development of the Chinese mobile game Ys VI Online.
2020
- May
Handled promotion in Japan for the Chinese mobile game Pascal’s Wager.
- Jan
The Japanese version of DNAxCAT begins airing on Chiba TV.
2019
- Aug
Handled selection of the theme song and singer for the Chinese mobile game Inuyasha: Naraku no Tatakai.
2018
- Aug
Mobasaka UFC, a football game we helped develop, officially launches in Japan.
2017
- Nov
Appointed master licensee for the popular Taiwanese animation DNAxCAT in Japan, China and South Korea.
- Sep
Mobasaka CMM, a football game we helped develop, officially launches in Japan.
2016
- Nov
The fourth season of Tenchi Muyo! Ryo-Ohki is released in Japan, with simultaneous streaming on YOUKU in China. MOVIE
2014
- Aug
Co-hosted the CHINAJOY World Digital Entertainment IP Cooperation Conference with CHINAJOY as China’s game adaptation licensing business began to grow.
Our business
Game and animation
production and licensing
We connect businesses in Japan and Chinese-speaking markets across games, animation, manga and novels. Our services cover IP licensing and representation, production, merchandising, and advice on business transactions and collaboration. As the Japanese sole agent for DNAxCAT (Neko no Kura-chan), we also support the property’s promotion and licensing.
Learn more- IP licensing and representation
- Game development and production
- Animation production and design
- Manga and novel licensing
- Merchandising and promotion
- Business matching and consulting
