Azuki

Azuki began with a collection of 10,000 unique anime-style avatar NFTs, inspired by manga, Japanese streetwear, and skateboard culture. These NFTs, often used as profile pictures (PFPs), were minted at 1 ETH, selling out within four minutes, indicating strong initial demand. The project’s vision is to create a decentralized metaverse brand, owned and built by its community, with initiatives like The Garden—a digital space for artists, builders, and Web3 enthusiasts to collaborate.

The art quality, rated highly in previous analyses, features detailed traits such as hairstyles, clothing, and accessories, crafted by a team including former Overwatch art director Arnold Tsang. This aesthetic has resonated globally, particularly in Asia, contributing to Azuki’s status as a blue-chip NFT collection with a total trading volume exceeding $1.15 billion.

Azuki’s community is one of its strongest assets, with a focus on co-creation and engagement. The project maintains an active presence on platforms like X and Discord, previously reported to have over 64,000 active users. Initiatives like The Garden, community events, and grants for creative ideas have fostered a sense of ownership. Recent developments, such as the launch of the ANIME culture coin, further integrate the community, allocating 37.5% of the token supply to Azuki NFT holders.