Table of Contents Introduction Letter 1 About Us 2 Our Idea 3 Our Team 4 Our Impact 6 The Anime Census 7 Who We Help 8 Our Future 9 Contact Us 11

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2 Table of Contents Introduction Letter 1 About Us 2 Our Idea 3 Our Team 4 Our Impact 6 The Anime Census 7 Who We Help 8 Our Future 9 Contact Us 11

3 INTRODUCTION LETTER Anime, the global medium. Dear fellow fans of anime, Anime is one of the fastest growing industries with the most dedicated fanbase - an incredible source of community power. We are Flying Colors Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that inspires change through dialogue by connecting Western fans with the anime industry in Japan. The platform that anime builds on...is not only characters and worlds...but also the social energy that attaches to them. - Ian Condry, The Soul of Anime FCF Advisor & Board Director Here is our story of how we will collect, understand, and share insights about the most engaged community in the entire world.

4 ABOUT US & INDUSTRY A voice for the international anime community. We believe everyone deserves an opportunity to share their voice and a chance to be heard. The anime audience welcomes new members every day. Their preferences, desires, and passions fuel the growth of anime. According to the Anime Industry Report 2017 by AJA: The anime market size has been growing for 7 consecutive years hitting $18.2 billion in 2016 In 2016, there was a 31% increase in overseas revenue which made up 38% of total anime revenue. A record number of anime, 356 series, has been produced in 2016

5 OUR IDEA Crowdsourcing transformative insights. We invite the community to share their thoughts, sentiments, and opinions about anime-related topics through our surveys. We discover hidden trends and stories in the responses. How does piracy affect merchandise sales? Which animes have the most superfans? With our insights, we empower the anime industry to create a brighter future. COLLECT We gather surveys IDEA We get inspired HYPE We spread the word ORGANIZE We find good stories ANALYZE We study the data SHARE We publish insights

6 OUR TEAM - INFLUENCERS The stars in the front. Recognize them? We work together to raise awareness and engage the community. Tristan Aki Conrad Geoff Garnt Joey (Glass Reflection) (Akidearest) (Digibro) (Mother s Basement) (Gigguk) (The Anime Man) 495K+ Subscribers 1.1M+ Subscribers 340K+ Subscribers 440K+ Subscribers 1M+ Subscribers 1.3M+ Subscribers

7 OUR TEAM - STRATEGY, OPERATIONS, & RESEARCH STAFF The nerds in the back. We like to talk about anime, data, and how to calculate Krillin s average life span. Brian Li Francisco Lee Patrick Stanley Creative Director Strategy & Insights Research Director Sales & Marketing at Awesomeness. Dances with K-pop celebrities and would challenge anyone to a Shokugeki. Consumer Insights Strategist at Loot Anime and formerly at Disney. Still recovering from Your Name and Your Lie in April. Innovation & Tech Research Manager at Child Care Resource Center. Favorite anime include Slayers, Kaleido Star, and Code Geass Daniel Lee Daniel Suh Sydney Poniewaz Analytics Director Finance Director Volunteer Senior Analyst at UnitedHealth Group. Enjoys Berserk, Gantz, and anything with excessive blood and violence. Drinks tea. Management consultant at Booz Allen Hamilton with a specialization in finance and data analytics. Favorite anime is Gurren Lagann. Voice actress and professional Meme Queen. Unapologetically sassy and believes the world can be saved through satire.

8 OUR IMPACT The largest anime survey in history. This was just the start, and it was way over 9,000. We partnered with Joey (The Anime Man) to organize The Top 100 Anime of All Time. Within two weeks, we collected responses from 132,000+ fans all over the world. Our results were viewed over 650,000 times. The largest anime survey in history was done with only one influencer. What if we did another survey with at least five more influencers? What can the community accomplish together?

9 THE ANIME CENSUS 2018 The largest anime survey in history...again. We believe The Anime Census will be one of the largest independent survey that will be done this year in any industry by any organization. We'll be gathering demographic data from the anime community to help the industry understand who likes anime, how they like their anime, and why they like anime. The Anime Census will be held on an annual basis to provide longitudinal information about the community. Our goal is to reach... 50,000+ 3,000,000+ 1,000,000+ global participants collected data points online view

10 WHO WE HELP Nonprofits, agencies, studios, companies, governments, and communities. As a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, Flying Colors Foundation commits to donating all proceeds to charitable causes and initiatives that improve the quality, accessibility, and sustainability of anime. NPO Animator Supporters Provides subsidized housing for current and aspiring animators. Currently hosts two dozen animators in Japan and provides supplies for artists. Anime for Humanity Focuses on improving mental health and wellbeing in the anime community. Promotes education and awareness of mental health through anime. Hyun s Dojo Online community for aspiring artists to learn how to draw anime. Some graduates from the Dojo are currently employed as animators at studios in Japan.

11 OUR FUTURE An international family. When there is transparency, familiarity, and trust, we believe that friends can transform into family. Our purpose is to help develop international relationships. We think the first step is letting the voice of the community be heard. Our next projects will focus on partnering with individual agencies, companies, and studios to help them understand their international audience and how to connect with them in meaningful ways. We will continue to conduct surveys and find new opportunities for the anime community to have a voice in the industry.

12 OUR LAUNCH DATE Flying Colors Foundation is a community project. We take flight on March 15, Together, we can be a voice for change.

13 CONTACT US We want to hear from you! Thank you for your interest in Flying Colors Foundation. For more information, please contact us with your inquiries. Address 2629 Foothill Blvd #285 La Crescenta, CA Japan office opening soon in Tokyo! Website