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Muse Communication Co., Ltd.
TypeJoint-stock
IndustryEntertainment
GenreJapanese animation
PredecessorMuse Cultural Enterprise Co., Ltd.
Founded1992; 34 years ago (1992)
Headquarters
Xinzhuang District, New Taipei
,
Taiwan
Area served
Southeast Asia, South Asia, East Asia, Mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau
Key people
ProductsAnime, Animation, motion pictures, merchandise, Asian, American and European cinema
Subsidiaries
  • Fukang Enterprise
  • Eagle International Communication
  • Muse Communication (H.K.)
  • Muse Animation (Shanghai)
  • Muse Communication (Kuala Lumpur) Sdn. Bhd.
Websitee-muse.com

Muse Communication Co., Ltd. (also known simply as Muse) is a Taiwanese distributor and licensor that specializes in the distribution of anime. Based in Xinzhuang District, New Taipei City, the company also distributes Asian and European films in Taiwan. It has licenses for several popular anime series and tokusatsu such as Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest, Attack on Titan, Sword Art Online, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, One-Punch Man, Re:Zero, Spy × Family, Saint Seiya, Hunter × Hunter, Pretty Cure Series, Kamen Rider Series, Super Sentai, and many more.

History

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Muse Communication traces its origins to May 1987, when Muse Cultural Enterprise Co., Ltd. was established in Taiwan. Muse Communication Co., Ltd. was subsequently established in September 1992. Fukang Enterprise Co., Ltd. was established in May 1989 as the predecessor of the company's merchandise distribution business.[4][5]

MUSE launched Muse Asia, a YouTube channel which provides anime with English and Chinese subtitles for audiences in parts of Southeast Asia, East Asia and South Asia.[6] As of 9 April 2024, the channel has more than 8.6 million subscribers and amassed over 2.9 billion views.[7] The company has since launched localized YouTube channels for audiences in Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam and India.[8][9][10][11]

Muse Communication (Hong Kong) was founded in November 1997. Muse Animation (Shanghai) was founded in January 2013. On August 7, 2018, Muse Communications began marketing select titles from their library on YouTube in Taiwan.

Muse Communication (Kuala Lumpur) Sdn. Bhd.
TypePrivate Limited
IndustryEntertainment
GenreAnime
FoundedApril 18, 2025; 18 months ago (2025-04-18)
Headquarters
Taiwan
Key peopleLam Yee Shiuh (Managing Director)
ProductsAnime distribution, merchandising, self-media operations, IP licensing
ServicesAnime Merchandise Distribution, Anime and Movie Distribution, IP Licensing and Marketing
OwnerMuse Communication Co., Ltd.
DivisionsMerchandise Distribution, Anime and Movie distribution, IP Licensing and Marketing
Websitee-muse.com/en

Muse Communication (Kuala Lumpur) Sdn. Bhd. (also known as Muse KL) was incorporated in Malaysia on 18 April 2025, serving Singapore, Brunei, and Cambodia. Alongside Muse Taiwan and other regional offices, MUSE KL provides a range of services including distribution, merchandising, self-media operations, and IP licensing.

Distribution

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Physical distribution

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Muse does not directly release its titles on home video outside of Taiwan but instead sub-licenses to other companies such as Dream Express (DEX), and previously Rose Media and Entertainment for the Thai market.[12]

Digital and television distribution

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Muse sub-licenses select titles to OTT platforms and TV stations in other served regions. Notable platforms include Netflix, Disney+, iQIYI, CATCHPLAY+, Bilibili, Viu, Tencent Video/WeTV, iflix, JioCinema, Youku, Vision+, HBO Max, CubMu, Sushiroll, Vidio, iWant and many more.[12][13][14][15]

YouTube distribution

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On 7 August 2018, Muse began distributing full episodes of anime series on YouTube, initially in Taiwan, as part of its efforts to combat piracy.[3] In July 2019, Muse launched Muse Asia, a legal anime streaming service on YouTube operated by its Singapore branch. The channel initially offered selected Spring and Summer 2019 anime titles for free in 14 territories across South and Southeast Asia, with English and Chinese subtitles. Episodes were uploaded within the same week as their Japanese television broadcast.[16]

In 2020, Muse expanded its YouTube distribution through regional channels offering anime with localized subtitles. Muse Malaysia and Muse Vietnam were announced in February 2020, with uploads scheduled to begin on 1 March of that year.[17][18] Muse Indonesia followed in September 2020, initially offering anime with Indonesian subtitles.[19]

Muse subsequently established additional regional YouTube channels, including Muse Philippines, Muse Thailand and Muse India. Its channels distribute licensed anime with subtitles and, in some markets, dubbed versions. The company's official website lists its regional YouTube channels as part of its social-media network.[20]

Regional coverage

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Muse Communication's distribution network covers multiple markets across Asia, with the availability of titles varying by territory, platform and individual licensing agreements. The company distributes anime through its regional YouTube channels and third-party television and streaming services.[21]

Distribution channelRegions covered
YouTube Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines, India, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, Laos, Nepal and Pakistan. Muse operates additional country-specific channels, including Muse Asia, Muse Malaysia, Muse Indonesia, Muse Philippines, Muse Thailand, Muse Vietnam and Muse India.[22]
Television Various Asian markets through regional television broadcasters and distribution partners. Specific broadcast territories vary by title and licensing agreement.[21]
OTT and digital streaming Various markets across Asia, including territories served by Netflix, Disney+, iQIYI, CATCHPLAY+, Bilibili, Viu and other regional streaming services. Availability varies by title and platform.[12][23]

Notable titles distributed by Muse

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Anime series

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Tokusatsu series

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References

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  1. ↑ "「中華動漫出版同業協進會」第十屆理事長確認由木棉花總經理 康振木當選" [10th Chairman of Chinese Animation & Comic Publishers Association Confirmed to Be Muse's General Manager Kang Zhenmu]. GNN News (in Chinese). Bahamut Gamer. 17 December 2020. Retrieved 9 December 2021.
  2. ↑ Frater, Patrick (18 November 2020). "'Demon Slayer' Japanese Animation Rewrites Taiwan Box Office Records". Variety. Retrieved 2 December 2020.
  3. 1 2 "「鬼滅」、「進擊的巨人」幕後推手！ 木棉花代理動畫卻免費放送 這樣是要怎麼賺錢？" [The company behind "Demon Slayer" and "Attack on Titan"! How does Muse make money by releasing anime for free?]. Manager Today (in Chinese). Business Next Media. 25 February 2021. Retrieved 9 December 2021.
  4. ↑ "木棉花國際股份有限公司－公司發展歷程". 104人力銀行 (in Chinese).
  5. ↑ "木棉花國際股份有限公司". Open Government Taiwan (in Chinese).
  6. ↑ Melegrito, JM (17 July 2019). "MUSE Asia launches Legal Anime Streaming Platform on YouTube". animepilipinas.com. Retrieved 2 December 2020.
  7. ↑ "About - Muse Asia". YouTube. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
  8. ↑ Pineda, Rafael Antonio (24 February 2020). "Muse Asia Launches Malaysian, Vietnamese Anime Streaming in March". Anime News Network. Retrieved 2 December 2020.
  9. ↑ Lee, Crystal (10 September 2020). "Muse Asia Launches Muse Indonesia Channel". Anime Trending. Retrieved 2 December 2020.
  10. ↑ Lee, Crystal (6 August 2020). "Muse Asia Launches Thailand Anime YouTube Channel". Anime Trending. Retrieved 2 December 2020.
  11. ↑ "Muse Philippines Officially Launched to Serve More Free Anime on YouTube for Filipinos". Otacobitesph. 15 August 2021. Retrieved 3 September 2021.
  12. 1 2 3 Where is OPM Episode 25? Answering questions that we get 273 times daily. YouTube. Retrieved 9 December 2020.
  13. ↑ Pineda, Rafael Antonio (27 July 2020). "iQiyi Adds 7 Summer Anime for Southeast Asia". Anime News Network. Retrieved 2 December 2020.
  14. ↑ Hanson, Kwok-Wai (7 October 2020). "Muse Asia to Stream Noblesse OVA, Episode 1 & 2". Anime Trending. Retrieved 2 December 2020.
  15. ↑ "關於我們 - 發行網絡 | 木棉花國際". e-muse.com.tw (in Chinese). Retrieved 6 July 2021.
  16. ↑ Melegrito, JM (17 July 2019). "MUSE Asia launches Legal Anime Streaming Platform on YouTube". Anime Pilipinas. Retrieved 3 November 2026.
  17. ↑ Lee, Crystal (19 February 2020). "Muse Asia Also Launches Malaysia Anime YouTube Channel". Anime Trending. Retrieved 3 November 2026.
  18. ↑ Hanson, Kwok-Wai (19 February 2020). "Muse Asia Launches Vietnam Anime YouTube Channel". Anime Trending. Retrieved 3 November 2026.
  19. ↑ Lee, Crystal (10 September 2020). "Muse Asia Launches Muse Indonesia Channel". Anime Trending. Retrieved 3 November 2026.
  20. ↑ "Social Media". EMUSE. Muse Communication. Retrieved 3 November 2026.
  21. 1 2 "About Us". EMUSE. Muse Communication. Retrieved 3 November 2026.
  22. ↑ "TV Anime "Candy Caries" Global Streaming Information". Sunrise World. 16 June 2026.
  23. ↑ "Global Streaming Information". Sunrise World. 9 January 2025.
  24. ↑ "Is 'Tokyo Revengers' on Disney Plus?". We Got This Covered. 8 September 2023.
  25. ↑ "Celebrate The Season For Romance with the Third Season of Kaguya-sama: Love Is War and the Highly Anticipated New Series SPY×FAMILY!!". EMUSE. Muse Communication.
  26. ↑ "The World's Finest Assassin Gets Reincarnated in Another World as an Aristocrat - EP01 [English Sub]". YouTube. Muse Asia. 6 October 2021.
  27. ↑ "Parallel World Pharmacy". EMUSE. Muse Communication.
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