Build in Public: December 2024 Update

Welcome to our latest CGWire and Kitsu update! Over the past three months, we’ve been hard at work, and we’re excited to share all the progress, new features, and improvements we’ve made. Let’s dive in! 🚀

Kitsu Updates 🦊

We’re continually adding new and exciting features to Kitsu. Here are some of the highlights from the past few months:

Notification Management Enhancements

We’ve introduced several updates to Kitsu’s notification system, including the ability to mark notifications as read or unread, new filters for sorting notifications, and a cleaner design with comment previews. These changes make it easier to manage and prioritize project updates.

Vue 3 Migration

We’ve migrated Kitsu’s frontend framework to Vue.js 3, unlocking performance improvements, better code maintainability, and modern features to ensure a smoother and more future-proof experience for users.

Japanese Language Support: App and Documentation

We’re excited to announce that Kitsu now supports Japanese translations across both the app and its documentation! This update ensures a more seamless experience for our Japanese-speaking users, making it easier to navigate the platform and access resources in their native language.

Infrastructure Updates 💽

Singapore Datacenter Opened

We recently opened a new data centre in Singapore! This expansion is part of our ongoing efforts to enhance performance and reliability for users in the Asia-Pacific region. By reducing latency and improving data access speeds, the new data centre ensures a smoother and faster experience for Kitsu users in this part of the world.

Improved Region Management

Internally, we’ve enhanced our ability to migrate users between data centre regions. This improvement optimizes how we serve media, ensuring users benefit from the best connection speeds and lowest latency based on their location.

Events 🎫

This December, the team traveled to Japan for an exciting opportunity to meet with some of the most influential studios and professionals in the animation, VFX, and gaming industries. The trip was a chance to strengthen connections, share insights, and explore how Kitsu can support studios in their creative journeys. Some highlights include:

SIGGRAPH Asia 2024

SIGGRAPH Asia proved to be a standout event, attracting attendees from some of the most renowned companies in the industry, including Weta, Meta, Roblox, Square Enix, and Capcom.
It was an incredible opportunity to connect with top-tier professionals, share insights, and explore how Kitsu can help studios streamline their workflows. The enthusiasm and creativity we encountered were truly inspiring, and we’re excited to see where these conversations lead in the future.

Tokyo Trip: Building Connections with Renowned Studios

During our trip to Tokyo, we had the privilege of meeting with 12 renowned studios, including industry leaders like Toei, Khara, and Mappa.
These discussions were both insightful and productive, as we explored shared challenges and common needs within the animation and VFX industries. It was inspiring to hear about their workflows and exchange ideas on how Kitsu could help address their unique requirements.

✨Captured a moment with one of our favorite Japanese animation icons, Doraemon! 🎥✨

Next Year

We’re gearing up for an exciting start to the new year! Keep an eye out for us at the following events:

PIDS (Enghien, France): A key gathering for the animation and VFX industry.
FMX (Stuttgart, Germany): One of the most influential conferences for animation, effects, and immersive media.

Finance 💰

Strong Performance: Our income for 2024 has already surpassed last year’s total.
Increased Revenue: We’ve seen consistent growth as more studios adopt Kitsu.
Healthy Cash Balance: We’re maintaining a strong cash reserve to support future developments.

You can check out our public financial metrics below:

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Metrics

Communication 🗣️

Podcast Sponsorships: We’re in discussions with the Enoben and Callipeg podcasts for a new sponsorship session to expand our outreach and connect with a broader audience in the animation industry.

Studios & Productions 🏫

Over the past three months, we’ve had the privilege of welcoming several top-tier organizations to the Kitsu family. From renowned animation and game studios to leading educational institutions, we’re thrilled to support their creative journeys.

Here’s the full list of new additions:

Game Studios

Animation

Education Institutions

Closing Notes ✍️

As 2024 comes to an end, we’re taking a moment to reflect on an incredible year, From welcoming new clients to implementing exciting updates, it’s been a privilege to see Kitsu play a part in so many inspiring projects.

Looking ahead to 2025, we’re eager to continue supporting your creative journeys. Thank you to everyone who uses Kitsu and shares in our mission to make animation and VFX production smoother and more collaborative.

Here’s to an exciting new year ahead—wishing you all the best for 2025!

If there are any specific needs you’d like us to address in Kitsu, let us know—we’re always listening! 👂

Thank you for reading! If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out. 💬