Taiwan Unveils Animation Expansion Push at Busan Market With Two Major Anthologies (Exclusive)

Taiwan is positioning itself as a major player in the global animation market, unveiling two anthology projects at this year’s Busan Asian Contents & Film Market that showcase the island’s growing creative clout and international aspirations.

The twin productions — “Bliss: Beyond the Edge of Time” and “Isle Navigator: Seven Animist Tales” — represent Taiwan’s most significant push yet to establish original animation as a cornerstone of its cultural exports. Both projects are currently in post-production under the Ministry of Culture’s T-Content Plan, which provides comprehensive support covering up to 70% of production costs.

The government backing represents more than just financial investment. Since 2023, the Ministry of Culture has significantly expanded its animation funding as part of a long-term strategy to cultivate local talent, upgrade technology and position Taiwan as an essential voice in global storytelling.

“Bliss: Beyond the Edge of Time,” a six-part sci-fi anthology, brings together six of Taiwan’s leading studios: Tellretell,…