WHERE
IT
ALL
BEGINS
Zensekai began with a simple question: how can places feel alive with intention? From coffee to playful retail, every idea grew from a desire to create connection.
WHERE IT
ALL BEGINS
Zensekai began with a simple question: how can places feel alive with intention? From coffee to playful retail, every idea grew from a desire to create connection.
WHERE IT
ALL BEGINS
Zensekai began with a simple question: how can places feel alive with intention? From coffee to playful retail, every idea grew from a desire to create connection.
Founding Story

WHAT IS ZENSEKAI ?

Zensekai is a cross-dimensional ecosystem created for anime lovers and dream chasers. It connects the anime world with real life, turning passion into reality and dreams into something sustainable – transforming hobbies and interests into a thriving cultural business ecosystem.

VISION

TO BUILD SOUTHEAST ASIA’S FIRST, LARGEST, AND MOST INFLUENTIAL MULTI-DIMENSIONAL CULTURAL AND COMMERCIAL ECOSYSTEM – THE NO.1 CULTURAL ECONOMY PLATFORM CONNECTING IPS, BUSINESSES, FANS, AND USERS.

MISSION

  • FOR IPS

    Maximize cultural & commercial value.

  • FOR BUSINESSES

    Provide systematic operations & sustainable partnerships.

  • FOR FANS

    Offer a space of belonging and emotional value.

  • FOR THE PUBLIC

    Create meaningful places to live, connect, and create.

VISION

TO BUILD SOUTHEAST ASIA’S FIRST, LARGEST, AND MOST INFLUENTIAL MULTI-DIMENSIONAL CULTURAL AND COMMERCIAL ECOSYSTEM – THE NO.1 CULTURAL ECONOMY PLATFORM CONNECTING IPS, BUSINESSES, FANS, AND USERS.

MSSION

  • FOR IPS

    Maximize cultural & commercial value.

  • FOR FANS

    Offer a space of belonging and emotional value.

  • FOR BUSINESSES

    Provide systematic operations & sustainable partnerships.

  • FOR THE PUBLIC

    Create meaningful places to live, connect, and create.

ZENSEKAI VALUES & CULTURES
  • BELIEF IN POSSIBILITY

If we envision it, we will create it. We don’t wait for opportunities — we build them. Every brand, café, and event is proof that passion can become reality.
01
  • SINCERITY IN COLLABORATION

With sincerity, comes sincerity. We believe lasting partnerships are built on trust and authenticity. Whether with IPs, businesses, or fans, we connect through honesty and shared purpose.
02
  • THE WAY OF BUSINESS

(Dao · Yi · Cheng · Xin)

(Dao)

Give First —
value lies in helping people win before we do.

(Cheng)

Build with Heart —
sincerity builds trust, trust builds value.

(Yi)

Stay True —
we hold to purpose,
not just profit.

(Xin)

Lasting Name —
we create work worthy of the Zensekai name, leaving cultural value beyond today.
03
ZENSEKAI VALUES & CULTURES
  • BELIEF IN POSSIBILITY

    01

If we envision it, we will create it. We don’t wait for opportunities — we build them. Every brand, café, and event is proof that passion can become reality.
  • SINCERITY IN COLLABORATION

    02

With sincerity, comes sincerity. We believe lasting partnerships are built on trust and authenticity. Whether with IPs, businesses,or fans, we connect through honesty and shared purpose.
  • THE WAY OF BUSINESS

    03

(Dao · Yi · Cheng · Xin)

(Dao)

Give First — value lies in helping people win before we do.

(Cheng)

Build with Heart — sincerity builds trust, trust builds value.

(Yi)

Stay True — we hold to purpose, not just profit.

(Xin)

Lasting Name — we create work worthy of the Zensekai name, leaving cultural value beyond today.
Two founders, one vision —
blending design, storytelling, strategy, and growth to shape brands that live with intention.

Elvis began his journey not in boardrooms but in exhibition halls, growing from Malaysia’s largest home expos to building youth-driven cultural festivals. His entrepreneurial drive has always been guided by one principle: create real value for people and never stop at “good enough.”


The rise of Nijigen Expo became his awakening—that anime was more than entertainment, it was a cultural heartbeat shaping how new generations connect and express themselves.


Today, Elvis leads Zensekai with the conviction that retail, events, and IP collaborations can be more than commerce—they can be portals where passion, community, and culture meet. For him, Zensekai is not just a company, but a movement to build Southeast Asia’s most influential cultural economy platform.

Joshua’s story began as a designer who turned organizer, and eventually, entrepreneur. From his early days with limited resources, he built experience step by step—learning, failing, and growing into someone able to decode what resonates with new generations. His turning point was realizing that fans and communities were looking for more than events—they sought belonging, identity, and cultural spaces to grow with.


With Zensekai, Joshua now dedicates himself to creating that ecosystem: a place where IPs can thrive, businesses can sustain, and fans can live out their passions. He believes the next chapter of growth lies not in running bigger expos, but in shaping a cultural economy that unites creativity, community, and commerce across dimensions.

Elvis began his journey not in boardrooms but in exhibition halls, growing from Malaysia’s largest home expos to building youth-driven cultural festivals. His entrepreneurial drive has always been guided by one principle: create real value for people and never stop at “good enough.”

 

The rise of Nijigen Expo became his awakening—that anime was more than entertainment, it was a cultural heartbeat shaping how new generations connect and express themselves.

 

Today, Elvis leads Zensekai with the conviction that retail, events, and IP collaborations can be more than commerce—they can be portals where passion, community, and culture meet. For him, Zensekai is not just a company, but a movement to build Southeast Asia’s most influential cultural economy platform.

Joshua’s story began as a designer who turned organizer, and eventually, entrepreneur. From his early days with limited resources, he built experience step by step—learning, failing, and growing into someone able to decode what resonates with new generations. His turning point was realizing that fans and communities were looking for more than events—they sought belonging, identity, and cultural spaces to grow with.


With Zensekai, Joshua now dedicates himself to creating that ecosystem: a place where IPs can thrive, businesses can sustain, and fans can live out their passions. He believes the next chapter of growth lies not in running bigger expos, but in shaping a cultural economy that unites creativity, community, and commerce across dimensions.

Elvis began his journey not in boardrooms but in exhibition halls, growing from Malaysia’s largest home expos to building youth-driven cultural festivals. His entrepreneurial drive has always been guided by one principle: create real value for people and never stop at “good enough.”


The rise of Nijigen Expo became his awakening—that anime was more than entertainment, it was a cultural heartbeat shaping how new generations connect and express themselves.


Today, Elvis leads Zensekai with the conviction that retail, events, and IP collaborations can be more than commerce—they can be portals where passion, community, and culture meet. For him, Zensekai is not just a company, but a movement to build Southeast Asia’s most influential cultural economy platform.

Joshua’s story began as a designer who turned organizer, and eventually, entrepreneur. From his early days with limited resources, he built experience step by step—learning, failing, and growing into someone able to decode what resonates with new generations. His turning point was realizing that fans and communities were looking for more than events—they sought belonging, identity, and cultural spaces to grow with.


With Zensekai, Joshua now dedicates himself to creating that ecosystem: a place where IPs can thrive, businesses can sustain, and fans can live out their passions. He believes the next chapter of growth lies not in running bigger expos, but in shaping a cultural economy that unites creativity, community, and commerce across dimensions.

OUR JOURNEY
MIM BA → NIJIGEN EXPO → ZENSEKAI FORMATION → TODAY
MIM BA (2013)
1. The First Footing : Home Expo Era

Two restless founders cut their teeth in exhibitions. The starting line:Modern Living Home Expo—learning “one step at a time,” from mistakes to mastery, leveling up teams and show quality.

2. Culture Pulse (2019) : Reading the Youth Beat

Breakout street-culture programs (e.g., THE CULTURE 2019, fashion collabs, sports/urban comps) proved the team weren’t just organizers—they were cultural decoders of what young audiences love.

3. Building Range (2019–2021) : From Fairs to Festivals Portfolio Expands

Bundle Expo, Streetcon, Syiok Fest, WhassupDoc International Dance Camp, and more—bigger canvases, broader communities, and repeatable playbooks.

Nijigen Expo (2020)


4. Anime Awakening (2022–2023) :
NIJIGEN Arrives

NIJIGEN EXPO lights up major venues (Sungei Wang, MVEC KL, Stadium Bukit Jalil), with doujin culture, creator panels (e.g., Nijisanji Vox Akuma), and seasonal roadshows—confirming anime as deep culture, generational resonance, and identity.



5. The Founder Shift :
ALL-IN Moment

Seeing NIJIGEN’s trajectory, the team decides to go all-in on anime culture (“兵分两路 / ALL IN”), accelerating the platform quickly from “an expo” to an ecosystem vision.



6. Philosophy Clarified (2019–2024) :
Dao · Yi · Cheng · Xin

Operating credo hardens: value for users first (利于客户), sincerity and long-termism over shortcuts; build a brand that “walks the right path,” not just chases trends.

Zensekai formation (2025)

7. Transition Catalyst (May–Jul 2025) :
From MIM BA → Zensekai:

• 22 May 2025: first founders’ coaching session

• 23 July 2025: Townhall 1.0 formalizes the shift, codifying Vision/Mission, TRUST/PACT culture, and the business model.



8. The Zensekai Model (2025→) :
From Space to Ecosystem

Zensekai is framed as a cross-dimensional ecosystem for anime lovers and dream chasers—connecting world-building IP with real-life experiences and commerce.

Planned pillars (2025–2027): Zensekai Mall, Zensekai Studio, Zensekai Nexus, Zensekai Ventures.

Retail sub-brands on the site (for About → “What We Build”): Doko-Koko Café and Doko-Koko Space to anchor fan entry points and B2B collaborations.

Today
OUR JOURNEY
MIM BA → NIJIGEN EXPO →
ZENSEKAI FORMATION → TODAY
MIM BA (2013)





1. The First Footing:
Home Expo Era

Two restless founders cut their teeth in exhibitions. The starting line:Modern Living Home Expo—learning “one step at a time,” from mistakes to mastery, leveling up teams and show quality.




2. Culture Pulse (2019):
Reading the Youth Beat

Breakout street-culture programs (e.g., THE CULTURE 2019, fashion collabs, sports/urban comps) proved the team weren’t just organizers—they were cultural decoders of what young audiences love.




3. Building Range (2019–2021):
From Fairs to Festivals Portfolio Expands

Bundle Expo, Streetcon, Syiok Fest, WhassupDoc International Dance Camp, and more—bigger canvases, broader communities, and repeatable playbooks.

Nijigen Expo (2020)


4. Anime Awakening (2022–2023): NIJIGEN Arrives

NIJIGEN EXPO lights up major venues (Sungei Wang, MVEC KL, Stadium Bukit Jalil), with doujin culture, creator panels (e.g., Nijisanji Vox Akuma), and seasonal roadshows—confirming anime as deep culture, generational resonance, and identity.



5. The Founder Shift:
ALL-IN Moment

Seeing NIJIGEN’s trajectory, the team decides to go all-in on anime culture (“兵分两路 / ALL IN”), accelerating the platform quickly from “an expo” to an ecosystem vision.



6. Philosophy Clarified (2019–2024):
Dao · Yi · Cheng · Xin

Operating credo hardens: value for users first (利于客户), sincerity and long-termism over shortcuts; build a brand that “walks the right path,” not just chases trends.

Zensekai formation (2025)


7. Transition Catalyst (May–Jul 2025):
From MIM BA → Zensekai:

• 22 May 2025: first founders’ coaching session

• 23 July 2025: Townhall 1.0 formalizes the shift, codifying Vision/Mission, TRUST/PACT culture, and the business model.



8. The Zensekai Model (2025→):
From Space to Ecosystem

Zensekai is framed as a cross-dimensional ecosystem for anime lovers and dream chasers—connecting world-building IP with real-life experiences and commerce.

Planned pillars (2025–2027): Zensekai Mall, Zensekai Studio, Zensekai Nexus, Zensekai Ventures.

Retail sub-brands on the site (for About → “What We Build”): Doko-Koko Café and Doko-Koko Space to anchor fan entry points and B2B collaborations.

Today
2013-
2025
LET’S BUILD TOGETHER

Have an idea, IP, or brand to share with the world? Let’s create cultural and commercial value — together.

LET’S BUILD TOGETHER

Have an idea, IP, or brand to share with the world? Let’s create cultural and commercial value — together.

Doko-Koko Café × My Hero Academia Collaboration
Retail / Pop-Up Collaboration

To engage anime fans with a seasonal experience by transforming Doko-Koko Café into a My Hero Academia–themed café with exclusive menu and merch, thereby increasing footfall, brand visibility, and merchandise sales.
CONCEPT & PROGRAMMING

The café was decorated with U.A. High School motifs, character artwall, and themed plating. The menu featured “One For All Pasta,” “Explosion Cheese Ball,” “Half-Cold Half-Hot Udon,” plus themed desserts and drinks. Every drink came with a character coaster. A merch shop was adjacent.

EXECUTION

Dates: 10 May to 6 July 2025


Location: Doko-Koko Café, LaLaport BBCC, KL


Operations: themed décor install, menu design, licensing coordination, merch logistics, staff training.

THANK  YOU!

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Nijigen Expo
Event / Exhibition

Nijigen Expo was conceived as a large-scale anime, comic, and games (ACG) festival in Malaysia, intended to unify fandom culture, provide a stage for local & international artists, and strengthen Zensekai’s brand footprint in Southeast Asia. The goal included high attendance, strong exhibitor participation, and significant media & social reach.
CONCEPT & PROGRAMMING

The event is built around the concept of “nijigen” (2D / anime world as reality), offering an all-in-one ACG experience: cosplay, game booths, exhibits, meet & greets, merchandise, performances, and interactive fan zones.


Programming included international cosplayers, anisong concerts, artist alley, booth exhibitions, gaming competitions, and fan engagement zones.

EXECUTION

Venue & dates: Held over 2 days (12–13 July 2025) at MVEC, KL.

 

Exhibitors & scale: Multiple booths, ACG vendors, international and local participants.


Operations: logistics, crowd management, programming schedule, backstage support, merchandise zones.

PARTNERED  BRANDS
(CO-CREATED)
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Kaadoya

Card game café & hub for competitive players.
Discover Kaadoya  
PARTNERED  BRANDS
(CO-CREATED)
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Null Set

Designer art toys blending anime with urban culture.
Explore Null Set
ZENSEKAI  BRANDS
(OWN & OPERATED)
08

Jigen Pass (Membership)

Digital + physical membership connecting fans across all Zensekai brands.
Join Jigen Pass
Builds loyalty and repeat engagement.
ZENSEKAI  BRANDS
(OWN & OPERATED)
07

Zensekai Hall / ACG Stores / ACG Space / BB Arena

Larger-scale event, retail, and competitive venues.
Book / Enquire
Positions Zensekai as not just a café group, but a multi-format ecosystem.
ZENSEKAI  BRANDS
(OWN & OPERATED)
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Bad Egg, KoBo7, MoXingDian

Creative lifestyle and art-driven concepts.
Learn More
Extend Zensekai beyond F&B into design, art, and cultural goods.
ZENSEKAI  BRANDS
(OWN & OPERATED)
04

Doko-Koko Space

Multi-function event venue for signings, exhibitions, launches.
50–120 pax, AV support, flexible layouts.
Book the Space
A cultural stage for both fan gatherings and brand activations.
ZENSEKAI  BRANDS
(OWN & OPERATED)
03

Doko-Koko Pickup

Quick-service stand for anime-inspired drinks & grab-and-go collabs.
Grab & Go
Expands reach of the Doko-Koko brand to everyday touchpoints.
ZENSEKAI  BRANDS
(OWN & OPERATED)
02

Doko-Koko Goods

Official anime merchandise & collaborative goods store.
Shop Goods
A curated retail experience where fans can take culture home.
PARTNERED  BRANDSP
(Co-Created)
02

Xu Mi Goods

Emotional merch & plushes; collaborative IP extension.
Explore Xu Mi
PARTNERED  BRANDSP
(Co-Created)
04

Dimension Pop Town

A themed dining concept that blends anime storytelling with lifestyle retail.
Explore Pop Town
Pushes the “experience economy” forward.
ZENSEKAI  BRANDS
(OWN & OPERATED)
05

Mori Mory Café

“Emotional desserts” — sweets as cultural storytelling.
Discover Mori Mory
A testbed for Zensekai’s FMCG vision.
ZENSEKAI  BRANDS
(OWN & OPERATED)
01

Doko-Koko Café

Malaysia’s largest anime café — immersive décor, themed menus, seasonal IP collaborations.
Visit the Café
A hub for fans to gather, dine, and celebrate fandom.
RETAIL
SUB
BRANDS
02

Doko-Koko Space

Multi-Purpose Event Hall

A flexible rental venue for popup events, brand launches, doujin gatherings, mini-exhibitions, and cosplay contests. Styled in ACG fashion and ideal for B2B collaborations.
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ZENSEKAI  BRANDS
(OWN & OPERATED)
01

Doko-Koko
Café

Malaysia’s largest anime café — immersive décor, themed menus, seasonal IP collaborations.
Visit the Café
A hub for fans to gather, dine, and celebrate fandom.