The Story So Far
At Indian Anime Network, we reimagine anime-inspired culture through original design, premium apparel, and creative storytelling. Not fast fashion—just bold expressions for fans who live the culture.
IAN isn’t mine alone — it belongs to everyone who has ever read, shared, or contributed. Together, we’ve turned a simple idea into a living, breathing fandom.
Bhaskar Mandal
The Saga in Numbers
From Curiosity to Community: The Birth of Indian Anime Network
Our story
What started as curiosity soon grew into connection, and that connection became a community.
Over the years, the journey shifted. Soumyajit and Biswarup stepped away, but Bhaskar carried the vision forward, turning IAN from a small blog into a multifaceted platform. Today, it stands as a hub where fans can explore anime through thoughtful articles, challenging quizzes, collectible ebooks, and even original fashion inspired by Japanese art and anime aesthetics.
Acknowledgements: To Our Past Contributors
To the people who laid the first stone, and to the vibrant community that keeps the flame burning bright.
Indian Anime Network began as a spark shared by passionate minds. We owe our deepest gratitude to Soumyajit (Co-Founder), Biswarup (Co-Founder), Sayantan Chakraborty (guest writer), Sayan Biswas (Illustrator, designer of our beloved mascot), Debayan Sarkar (illustrator of our first mascot) and Kinshuk Choudhury (Content Advisor & Proofreader). Their creativity, effort, and vision gave IAN its first heartbeat and helped shape what we are today.
Behind the Network
The People Driving Us Now
Our Vision
IAN is still a very young project, and we are only underway toward its heavenly goal. There is much more yet to be described here and far more to come in the future. So stick with us, grow with us. We will continue to dedicate ourselves to providing you with the freshest, most authentic, and highest-quality content an anime site can offer.
Our Mission
We aim to give Indian fans a place that feels like home, while also connecting them with global anime trends and voices. From blogs to merch, from creative collaborations to educational resources, every step we take is about making anime accessible, relatable, and exciting for everyone.
- Educate Fans
- Create Culture
- Connect Communities
- Preserve History
- Empower Voices
- Expand Horizons
We sincerely strive to be your ultimate destination for anime, manga, articles, apparel, and more.
