Why Ōta
Ōta On-Demand
Submit your anime merch or event ideas and watch them grow into real projects with community votes and support.
Daily Anime Quizzes
Test your knowledge, climb the weekly leaderboard, and prove you’re the ultimate otaku.
Anime News & Blogs
Stay updated with the latest anime news, deep dives, and fan discussions- all in one place.
Fan Community Hub
Chat, share, and connect with anime fans from across India and beyond.
Anime culture goes beyond screens. It connects fans across the globe, building a community where imagination and friendship thrive.
On-Demand
Make New Merch Project
Got an idea for anime merch that doesn’t exist yet? Share it! If enough fans vote, we’ll work with official licence holders in Japan to make it real.
Co-Purchase Merch Project
Spot merch you love but can’t meet the wholesaler’s bulk order? Team up with other fans to hit the minimum quantity and get it shipped.
Movie First Launch Project
Bring your favourite anime movie to the big screen in India. Gather enough fans, and we’ll host an exclusive premiere event.
Fan Event Launch Project
From cosplay gatherings to concerts with anime theme song singers, pitch your dream event and rally fans to make it happen.
The beauty of anime culture is how it transforms inspiration into action — drawing, cosplaying, or simply sharing the love with others.
TESTIMONIALS
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Yoshida Kun
Ōta Life is a refreshing addition to the anime app landscape in India. It's more than just a streaming platform; it's a comprehensive hub for otaku culture. The Media Zone offers exclusive behind-the-scenes content, cosplay reels, and fan theories, making it a treasure trove for anime lovers. The Anime Quiz Battles are both fun and challenging, rewarding users with points that can be redeemed in the upcoming Ōta Shop. Currently a very useful app...
Arnab Halder
I'm a big anime fan and also Japan This app is very super cool but there is a lot of errors and glitch in this app I was waiting for such an app for many days and finally my waiting is over I will always support this app until I die. I am from India India is a very big anime fan capital Note That I am facing a lot of problem in watching videos I am having trouble scrolling love from india 😶🌫️
Kumar.KIND
Amazing app should be used
This is incredible app which every otaku should use great design and funny schemes to save coin via watch Reel content and reply Quiz and can be used in case of buy anime merch.
also u can enjoy interaction with otaku in JAPAN.
but reel loading speed and smoothness of content scrolling should be imroved👌
Our Team of Innovators
Hiro Kawamoto
Founder/CEO
Founding member of OYO’s Japan subsidiary, with experience in business development, HR, PM, and growth. At Global Brain, established and led the India investment team and launched a CVC fund
Priyanshu Mishra
Technology Partner
Started programming at 16, with 6+ experience in front-end development for Web3 startups in the US and B2C products in India and Europe. Skilled in both B2B and B2C, with full-stack expertise including back-end development.
Sushmita Swain
UX/UI Designer
Started programming at 16, with 6+ experience in front-end development for Web3 startups in the US and B2C products in India and Europe. Skilled in both B2B and B2C, with full-stack expertise including back-end development.
Ayushika
Marketing
Manages social media, builds influencer relationships, and creates engaging content. Through targeted campaigns, she helps the brand connect with audiences, boost engagement, and drive growth online.
M.K
IP Related Manager
With diverse experience in incubation, ERP consulting, anime merchandise, and entertainment, he now manages overseas content sales and consults on Japanese–Indian pop culture.
