Anime 'Seven Deadly Sins' NFTs from OpenSea and YOAKE arrive on Soneium platform

YOAKE and OpenSea are set to release an NFT collection inspired by the successful anime series 'The Seven Deadly Sins,' available on the Soneium blockchain for enthusiasts and collectors.

As stated in a press release received by crypto.news, the NFT collection, called 'YOAKE & The Seven Deadly Sins Anime Series,' will be exclusively available on the OpenSea NFT marketplace. Trading of the anime NFTs will commence on March 25 at 5:00 AM GMT.

Each NFT is priced at 0.002 ETH (ETH) or approximately $4.12 and can be minted on Sony's Layer 2 blockchain, Soneium. Users have the option to mint an unlimited number of NFTs for up to 72 hours following its launch.

YOAKE, a fan engagement protocol that combines Japanese pop culture elements with blockchain technology, will be the first company to introduce an officially licensed NFT collection from the anime movie 'The Seven Deadly Sins: Cursed by Light,' which is now streaming on Netflix.

The Japanese fantasy anime series 'The Seven Deadly Sins' is based on the popular manga by Nakaba Suzuki, published by KODANSHA. Set in a fictional medieval kingdom called Britannia, the anime follows a group of warriors who were falsely accused of a crime. They embark on a journey to clear their names. The group, led by Meliodas, goes on adventures throughout four seasons and a few movies and original video animations or OVAs.

The OpenSea NFT collection showcases the iconic scene from the movie 'The Seven Deadly Sins: Cursed by Light,' where Meliodas and his younger brother Zeldris sit in the sunlight, exchanging a solemn pact with their sacred chalices. This collection is supported by Startale, which strategically assisted in acquiring this IP by YOAKE.

Following the launch of this collection, CBO at YOAKE entertainment, Sota Moriyama, revealed that the company intends to introduce more anime-themed collectibles on-chain, aiming to drive more fandom engagement into the web3 space.

"YOAKE is dedicated to promoting web3 adoption through the power of culture, and there's no better way to realize this vision than by presenting officially licensed anime collectibles onchain," said Moriyama in a statement.

Devin Finzer, CEO of OpenSea, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration with YOAKE based on Japanese pop culture, as it could potentially attract fans of the series to join the platform.

"We're thrilled to help bring top-tier franchises like The Seven Deadly Sins directly to fans with YOAKE," said Finzer.

In October of the previous year, Animoca Brands Japan embarked on a similar endeavor when they introduced an NFT collection inspired by the popular Japanese cyberpunk movie 'Ghost in the Shell.' However, the NFTs were launched on Animoca's trading platform SORAH, rather than OpenSea.