AniShort (Eight Eight Digital / 八点八数字)
Key facts
- Operator / parent
- Bādiǎnbā Digital (八点八数字), Nanjing
- Origin
- China
- Headquarters
- Nanjing, China
- Launched
- Platform launched 13 March 2026
- Category
- Production / IP
AniShort is an AI short-drama production tool and agent from the Nanjing company Bādiǎnbā Digital, launched on 13 March 2026. On 12 June 2026 it disclosed a strategic round of about RMB 100m (近亿元, roughly $13–14m) led by Beijing Taizhonghe (北京泰中合), with existing holders including Forgame (宝通科技) and 易幻 partners upsizing. Trade reporting describes it as the largest single 2026 financing in China's AI short-drama tool segment. The proceeds are earmarked for agent research and development and for overseas expansion.
Profile
- Markets
- China, with overseas expansion planned
- Content
- AI-generated short-drama production tool and agent.
- Monetisation
- Software-as-a-service / production tool
- Backers
- Beijing Taizhonghe (北京泰中合) led; existing holders Forgame (宝通科技) and 易幻 partners upsized.