SHIFT Arabia
SHIFT Arabia

Bringing Japanese Entertainment to MENA

Bringing Japanese Entertainment to MENABringing Japanese Entertainment to MENABringing Japanese Entertainment to MENA

Anime, Manga, Game, Goods to entertain people in MENA

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About SHIFT Arabia

Founded in 2025 in the Kingdom of Bahrain, SHIFT Arabia brings Japanese entertainment and content to Middle East.

Anime, manga, game and goods - digitally or physically we deliver best ones from the Land of the Rising Sun.

Content

Anime

Video Game

Anime

We can bring Anime titles/rights to broadcasters and OTTs.


On top of the distributions, we can deliver live Anime events to movie theaters in MENA.

Through our partnership with mov, we achieve this new style of anime entertainment!


Manga

Video Game

Anime

We bring Japanese manga to the MENA market through Media Do. We localize and deliver those works to regional publishers and eManga and eBook platforms, creating new pathways for Japanese content in the region.

Video Game

Video Game

Video Game

We work closely with a variety of vendors and event professionals to ensure a seamless and stress-free event experience. From event planners and caterers to photographers and florists, we have trusted partners who can help bring your vision to life.

eSports

Anime Goods

VR/AR Game

 The Middle East is a global eSports powerhouse, anchored by the Esports World Cup in Saudi Arabia with prize pools exceeding USD 70 million. Through our partnership with Teal Flamingo Studios — a leading eSports operator across the GCC — we match top Middle Eastern pro players with Japanese pro teams aiming to compete on the world stage. 


VR/AR Game

Anime Goods

VR/AR Game

 We bring Japan's cutting-edge VR and AR entertainment experiences to the Middle East — from immersive attractions to physical eSports arenas. Partnering with leading Japanese XR developers, we plan, localize, and operate interactive venues across the Gulf region. 

Anime Goods

Anime Goods

Anime Goods

Event support, sponsorship coordination for Japanese IP holders looking to engage Middle Eastern fans directly.

Backed by SHIFT Group

Backed by one of Japan's leading software & entertainment groups.

SHIFT Arabia is a subsidiary of SHIFT Inc. (TSE Prime: 3697), a publicly listed Japanese company with over 15,000 employees and a strong track record in software quality assurance, game QA, and entertainment business development.

15,000+

Employees in the SHIFT Group

TSE Prime: 3697

Listed in Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market

2005

Founded (SHIFT Inc.)

Our Partners - in Japan -

Media Do

In partnership with Media Do, which has direct relationships with more than 2,200 publishers in Japan and is entrusted with approximately 900,000 titles annually, SHIFT Arabia localizes and distributes Japanese manga and other books to regional publishers and eManga platforms across the MENA market.

mov

 A live anime event and entertainment partner from Japan. Through this partnership, SHIFT Arabia brings live anime events to movie theaters across the MENA region.

DICO

DICO

A SHIFT Group company and Japan's trusted translation and localization partner, with over 400 language combinations and a track record spanning 50+ industries. From technical manuals and legal documents to marketing materials and multimedia content, DICO delivers accurate, industry-specific translations backed by native-speaking professionals. 

Our Partners - in Middle East -

Manga Oasis

Manga Oasis

Bahrain Partner — A Bahrain-based manga and anime fan community hub. Working together to grow the local manga and anime culture in the Gulf region.

Teal Flamingo Studios

Middle East Partner — A leading eSports operator across the GCC region. Together we match top Middle Eastern pro players with Japanese pro teams aiming to compete on the world stage.

Golden Eagle

Golden Eagle

Golden Eagle is a Bahrain-based game development studio specializing in full-cycle game development and interactive solutions. The company works with clients worldwide to create customized, engaging digital experiences and also develops its own original games.

Blogs

Nice to meet you! I'm Mosh Suzuki, CEO of SHIFT Arabia W.L.L.

Pioneering a New Entertainment Business Model in ME with mov -Delivering Peace Through Anime-

Matching ME Esports Pro Players for Japan Pro Teams with Teal Flamingo Studios

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Matching ME Esports Pro Players for Japan Pro Teams with Teal Flamingo Studios

Pioneering a New Entertainment Business Model in ME with mov -Delivering Peace Through Anime-

Matching ME Esports Pro Players for Japan Pro Teams with Teal Flamingo Studios

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Pioneering a New Entertainment Business Model in ME with mov -Delivering Peace Through Anime-

Pioneering a New Entertainment Business Model in ME with mov -Delivering Peace Through Anime-

Pioneering a New Entertainment Business Model in ME with mov -Delivering Peace Through Anime-

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(Event Report) 26/2/2026 ME Entertainment Business Seminar & Networking Party

(Event Report) 26/2/2026 ME Entertainment Business Seminar & Networking Party

Pioneering a New Entertainment Business Model in ME with mov -Delivering Peace Through Anime-

2/26 ME Entertainment Business Seminar & SHIFT Arabia Establishment Commemorative Networking Party
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(Announcement) Hosting ME Entertainment Business Seminar on 26/2/2026!

(Event Report) 26/2/2026 ME Entertainment Business Seminar & Networking Party

Starting up a company in ME - could have been impossible without GenAI!

ME Entertainment Business Seminar on 2026/2/26
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Starting up a company in ME - could have been impossible without GenAI!

(Event Report) 26/2/2026 ME Entertainment Business Seminar & Networking Party

Starting up a company in ME - could have been impossible without GenAI!

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Company Profile

Company Name

SHIFT Arabia W.L.L.

Headquarters

Seef District, Shop 1390, Building 2102, Road 2825, Block 428, Kingdom of Bahrain

CR Number

192432-1

Paid-in and Reserve Capital

BHD 320,000

Parent Company

SHIFT Inc. (Tokyo Stock Exchange - Prime: 3697)

Founded

2025

Contact Us

Email

bahrain-mena@shiftinc.jp

Address

Seef District, Shop 1390, Building 2102,Road 2825, Block 428, Manama, Capital Governorate 436

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