YOAKE and OpenSea are set to debut an NFT collection inspired by the popular anime series ‘The Seven Deadly Sins,’ available on the Soneium blockchain for enthusiasts and collectors alike.
A recent announcement shared with crypto.news reveals that the NFT collection named “YOAKE & The Seven Deadly Sins Anime Series” will be launched exclusively on the OpenSea NFT marketplace. Minting of the anime NFTs will kick off on March 25 at 5:00 AM GMT.
Each NFT will be priced at 0.002 ETH, approximately $4.12, and will be minted on Sony’s Layer 2 blockchain, Soneium. Users can mint as many NFTs as they like during the first 72 hours following the launch.
Promoting itself as a fan engagement protocol that combines Japanese pop culture with blockchain technology, YOAKE will be the first entity to offer an officially licensed NFT collection from “The Seven Deadly Sins: Cursed by Light,” which is currently available for streaming on Netflix.
“The Seven Deadly Sins” is a Japanese fantasy anime series adapted from the widely acclaimed manga by Nakaba Suzuki, published by KODANSHA. The story unfolds in a fictional medieval land known as Britannia and follows a group of warriors falsely accused of a crime. Under the leadership of Meliodas, they embark on a quest to exonerate themselves, embarking on adventures over four seasons, along with several movies and original video animations (OVAs).
The NFT collection on OpenSea features a notable scene from “The Seven Deadly Sins: Cursed by Light,” depicting Meliodas and his younger brother Zeldris sitting in the sunlight, solemnly pledging with their sacred chalices. This collection is supported by Startale, which played a pivotal role in helping YOAKE acquire this intellectual property.
Following the launch of this collection, Sota Moriyama, CBO at YOAKE entertainment, stated that the company aims to release additional anime-themed collectibles on-chain, intending to foster greater fan engagement within the web3 ecosystem.
“YOAKE is dedicated to advancing web3 adoption through cultural influence, and there’s no better way to realize this vision than by introducing officially licensed anime collectibles on-chain,” Moriyama remarked in a statement.
Devin Finzer, CEO of OpenSea, shared his enthusiasm about the collaboration with YOAKE focused on Japanese pop culture, believing it will effectively bring fans of the series into the on-chain experience.
“We’re proud to help bring top-tier franchises like The Seven Deadly Sins directly to supporters alongside YOAKE,” Finzer stated.
Last October, Animoca Brands Japan ventured into a similar domain by launching an NFT collection inspired by the famed Japanese cyberpunk film “Ghost in the Shell.” However, those NFTs were made available on Animoca’s own trading platform, SORAH, rather than OpenSea.