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Create freely. Go further.
RECHRO is building long-term partnerships with creators in music, film, animation, games and more — from making the work to taking it to market.
The short version
Non-exclusive
Keep working with others and on your own. No sign-up or membership fees.
AI or traditional
We judge the work, not the tools. Any field, background or country.
Terms in writing
We don't guarantee work or income — and we agree clear terms with each person, in writing.
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Why we want to work with creators.
- More room to createWhen creators from different fields work together, they make things none of them could make alone.
- Opportunities in Japan and abroadWe're opening doors to work in Japan and overseas, in Japanese and English.
- Getting original work out thereWe think beyond the making — about how the work reaches people, and how your practice can keep going.
How we aim to support you
- Finding projects in Japan and abroadIn development
- Negotiating deals and termsIn development
- Producing and managing projectsIn development
- Showcasing your portfolioIn development
- Collaboration with other creatorsIn development
- Music distribution and promotion (via RECHRO RECORDS)Available now
- Publishing and selling original work (beyond music)In development
We're at an early stage, so we'll grow the support we offer together with each creator. Not everything below is available yet.
Who we're looking for
We actively welcome creators who use generative AI — and we value creators working with traditional tools just as much. We don't sort or rank anyone by whether they use AI. What we look at is the work itself: its appeal and originality, your craft, how you approach commercial projects, your care for rights and usage terms, and how well we can work together.
Two ways to work with us
| Member creator | Project partner | |
|---|---|---|
| Relationship | Ongoing support and commercial partnership | Project by project |
| Contract | Non-exclusive by default (not necessarily employment) | Terms set for each project |
| Your own work | Free to continue | Free to continue |
| Clients you find yourself | As a rule, no fee | Not applicable |
| Projects RECHRO brings in | Revenue shared on agreed terms | Paid on agreed project terms |
| Guaranteed work | Not guaranteed | Not guaranteed |
| Listed on this site | After signing, with your approval | Usually not (can be discussed) |
| Publishing your original work | A separate agreement for each work | A separate agreement for each work |
Applying does not make you a member. Terms are discussed individually and set out in writing.
Questions（10）
Can I apply if I use AI?
Yes, you're welcome to. Whether you use AI doesn't decide anything. For commercial projects we may ask about the tools and source materials you used and their usage terms.
Can students and independent creators apply?
Yes. Your background doesn't matter. If you're under 18, a parent or guardian will need to agree to any contract.
Do I need followers or awards?
No. We look at your work.
Can I keep working with other companies?
Yes. Membership is non-exclusive by default, so you're generally free to work with others and on your own.
Is membership exclusive?
Non-exclusive by default. If a particular project needs exclusivity, we'll explain why and discuss it with you.
Will I be guaranteed work?
No — we can't guarantee projects or income. When a project fits, we'll get in touch and talk it through.
Does membership cost anything?
There's no sign-up or membership fee. How revenue is shared on each project is agreed in the contract.
Who owns the copyright in my work?
Joining doesn't transfer any copyright to RECHRO. Where rights matter — in client work or publishing — the scope of any licence is agreed in a contract each time.
Can I apply from outside Japan?
Yes, as long as we can work together in Japanese or English. Payment methods and tax matters are discussed when we draw up a contract.
What happens after I apply?
We review your application and portfolio, then contact you by email. If it makes sense, we'll talk online, set out the terms, and sign a contract once we've both agreed.
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