She took a risk to launch an anime-inspired swimwear brand during the pandemic. Now the Netflix of anime is giving her a big break.

Jasmine James' new collection came in collaboration with anime-streaming platform Crunchyroll.

Fira X Wear, Crunchyroll

• Jasmine James launched a small anime-inspired clothing brand in 2021.
• She was worried it wouldn't be viewed as a serious business.
• Now, Crunchyroll, the world's biggest anime streaming platform, is tapping her for a collaboration.

In 2021, during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, Atlanta-based game concept artist Jasmine James was trying to stay creative.