building @watchmochi (yc s26)
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Excited to launch @watchmochi today, backed by @ycombinator (S26).
I’ve been an anime fan my whole life, and the worst part has always been the wait. So @_nobi_obi and I built Mochi: the first platform for anime microdramas.
In just a few months, we've hit 300M+ views and partnered with top writers from Toei Animation, Marvel, and Cartoon Network. We use AI to go from concept to a new 30-episode series launch every day.
The next hit anime won’t take a studio and 3 years anymore. It’ll take a 3 person team in an apartment and a weekend.
Try out the app now (link in comments)!
ReelShort made $1B last year on microdramas.
We’re doing it for anime.
Today we launch Mochi, the first platform for anime microdramas. Backed by @ycombinator (S26).
One minute episodes, new series daily. Produced with AI.
In just a few months, we've hit 300M+ views and partnered with top writers from Toei Animation, Marvel, and Cartoon Network.
Viewers can also become creators too: anyone can make their own anime in the app.
The next hit anime won’t take a studio and 3 years anymore. It’ll take a phone.
Try now ⬇️
i'm hiring someone to help make the next Naruto.
it won't come from Japan. it'll be made by fans on @watchmochi (yc s26).
we have 20k creators making 2k series/mo. you'll build the app they make it on.
join our team in LA as founding product engineer.
dm me or link below ↓
looking for someone with obsessive taste who's shipped consumer apps people love. $120K–$180K + equity
apply here: mochi.tv/careers
robert retweeted
JUST IN: 60-second “microdramas” are now the fastest-growing form of streaming worldwide, fueling a shift toward entertainment built for shrinking attention spans.
robert retweeted
📺 @watchmochi (YC S26) creates one minute anime episodes. You can watch them, or write your own story and have Mochi animate it into a full series.
People are spending over 50 minutes a day on Mochi which is more than Netflix! There are over 4,000 creators that are shipping over 1,000 new animes a month. I love that viewers are becoming the creators and they can see their ideas come to fruition. Mochi also produces its own originals with writers from Marvel, Cartoon Network, and Toei Animation.
@whatsrobdoing_ scaled a game startup to $200k a month and launched a top 50 NFT project. Michael Ninh was the founding growth hire at Hush and MassDrop and scaled both to seven figures in monthly revenue. @pioneer_fund can't wait to see what we get to watch next!
It's a joy to see what our creators come up with - the passion is infectious.
The next hit won't take 10 years anymore, it can be done in one day on a phone.
Follow @bupaela and watch their series on Mochi!
mochi.tv/watch/teknet/1
Creating an anime series called Teknet, they're short form episodes but still powerful. This series will be a test run, huge thanks to @suji_pop and @whatsrobdoing_ for showing me the way.
I made this in 10 min on @watchmochi
GREEN LOCK ⚽️
(I'm a Blue Lock fan this is just a fan parody)
Make your own on the app (DM me if you need gems to get started)
mochi.tv/
robert retweeted
CREATOR SPOTLIGHT // 001
Cyberpunk waifus? Cute pet robots? Keep up with Pink and Zas's livestream in "Shiba Express".
MOCHI TV creator: @suji_pop
Download the app to watch or create your own 🤖
🚨Good News!🚨
All 6 Episodes of Shiba Express is now on @watchmochi! The first platform for AI Anime Series!
The goal is to slowly build SujiPop and Tensei’s name in the world of AI anime, expanding the IP to wider audiences.
Go check it out here:
mochi.tv/series/shiba-expres…
We're building a mobile app for AI anime creators at @watchmochi
Just finished watching Shiba Express by @suji_pop, it's so good!
If you're a creator and want to publish your own series too, reach out! I'll help you get onboarded.
Over 20k monthly active users and growing!
robert retweeted
We are at Number 8 today!!
🚨Good News!🚨
All 6 Episodes of Shiba Express is now on @watchmochi! The first platform for AI Anime Series!
The goal is to slowly build SujiPop and Tensei’s name in the world of AI anime, expanding the IP to wider audiences.
Go check it out here:
mochi.tv/series/shiba-expres…
robert retweeted
Mochi the team behind Rosie's viral video have launched on YC!
One on the coolest startups in my batch and one to watch
@watchmochi @_nobi_obi
ReelShort made $1B last year on microdramas.
We’re doing it for anime.
Today we launch Mochi, the first platform for anime microdramas. Backed by @ycombinator (S26).
One minute episodes, new series daily. Produced with AI.
In just a few months, we've hit 300M+ views and partnered with top writers from Toei Animation, Marvel, and Cartoon Network.
Viewers can also become creators too: anyone can make their own anime in the app.
The next hit anime won’t take a studio and 3 years anymore. It’ll take a phone.
Try now ⬇️
robert retweeted
Finally: Microdramas... for men.
Introducing Mochi.tv YC S26! Mochi episodes payoff in seconds instead of seasons and you can make your own episodes in the app in just a few minutes. Go watch something:
ReelShort made $1B last year on microdramas.
We’re doing it for anime.
Today we launch Mochi, the first platform for anime microdramas. Backed by @ycombinator (S26).
One minute episodes, new series daily. Produced with AI.
In just a few months, we've hit 300M+ views and partnered with top writers from Toei Animation, Marvel, and Cartoon Network.
Viewers can also become creators too: anyone can make their own anime in the app.
The next hit anime won’t take a studio and 3 years anymore. It’ll take a phone.
Try now ⬇️
robert retweeted
After 12 attempts, I finally got into YC working on one of my biggest passions: anime.
I’m incredibly proud of the team we’ve assembled thus far. Honestly, we’re just a bunch of weebs chasing down a dream and building what we expect to be the defining work of our lives.
Excited to launch @watchmochi today, backed by @ycombinator (S26).
I’ve been an anime fan my whole life, and the worst part has always been the wait. So @_nobi_obi and I built Mochi: the first platform for anime microdramas.
In just a few months, we've hit 300M+ views and partnered with top writers from Toei Animation, Marvel, and Cartoon Network. We use AI to go from concept to a new 30-episode series launch every day.
The next hit anime won’t take a studio and 3 years anymore. It’ll take a 3 person team in an apartment and a weekend.
Try out the app now (link in comments)!
