What are the upcoming anime films that Jaden and Willow Smith are involved in?

Jaden Smith is executive producing and voicing a role in the epic fantasy film "Mfinda," inspired by Congolese folklore, while Willow Smith is executive producing and voicing a role in the horror/thriller "WEBE: Spirit Detective," inspired by Gullah Geechee folklore.

What is the significance of Jaden and Willow Smith's involvement in these anime projects?

The films are being produced in partnership with the Black-owned anime studio N LITE, making them the first anime films created by a Black and Japanese team of producers and animators.

How are Jaden and Willow Smith's previous experiences in the anime industry?

Jaden Smith previously voiced the main character in the Netflix series "Neo Yokio" in 2017, while Willow Smith recently joined the cast of the anime-inspired film "Slime."

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Jaden and Willow Smith Produce Anime Films Inspired by African Folklore

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Jaden Smith to executive produce and voice role in upcoming anime film "Mfinda"
Willow Smith to executive produce and voice role in anime film "WEBE: Spirit Detective"
Films produced in partnership with Black-owned anime studio N LITE

Jaden and Willow Smith Produce Anime Films Inspired by African Folklore

As of October 7th, 2025, siblings Jaden and Willow Smith have announced their foray into the anime industry. The two have partnered with N LITE, a Black-owned media company and anime studio based in the U.S. and Tokyo, to produce and voice roles in upcoming films.

Jaden Smith has signed on to executive produce and voice the character of Kozo, an ancient spirit warrior, in the epic fantasy film "Mfinda." The movie, which is currently in pre-production, is inspired by Congolese folklore and is being touted as the first anime film created by a Black and Japanese team of producers and animators. Jaden expressed his excitement about the project, stating that he was "blown away" by the artwork and story when he met with N LITE's founder and CEO, Christiano Terry.

Meanwhile, Willow Smith has joined the cast of another N LITE film, the horror/thriller "WEBE: Spirit Detective." Willow will serve as an executive producer and voice talent on the anime, which is inspired by Gullah Geechee folklore. She described the film as "more than an anime" and a story about "reconnecting with mystical ancestry and the power in discovering your roots and your tribe."

Both Jaden and Willow are no strangers to the anime world. Jaden previously voiced the main character in the Netflix series "Neo Yokio" in 2017, while Willow recently joined the cast of the anime-inspired film "Slime."

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