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Kadokawa 9468.T · JPY

Communication Services · Tokyo Stock Exchange · 🇯🇵 Japan

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About Kadokawa

Its shares trade on Tokyo Stock Exchange under the ticker 9468.T. It has been listed since 1 October 2014. In the fiscal year to 31 March 2026, it reported revenue of ¥282.91bn and net income of ¥1.28bn. At that date it held total assets of ¥394.86bn and shareholders' equity of ¥248.04bn.

Kadokawa Corp. engages in the management of its group companies that are involved in the publishing, film, publishing rights, and digital content businesses. The company is headquartered in Chiyoda-Ku, Tokyo-To. The company went IPO on 2014-10-01. The firm operates in three business segments. Publishing segment is involved in the publishing and sale of books, electronic books and electronic magazines, the publishing of magazines, as well as the sale of magazines and Website advertisements. Video & Game segment is involved in the licensing of video distribution rights, the sale of video package software, the planning, production and distribution of movies, as well as the planning, development and sale of game software and network games. Website Service segment is involved in the management of moving image community services through portal sites, the planning and management of species events through live events, as well as the renting of mobile event venues to deliver mobile contents through mobile devices.

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Company facts

Sector
Communication Services
Industry
Media
Listed since
1 Oct 2014
Employees
4,492

Leadership

Pay as last reported

  • Mr. Hiroo UnouraChairman of the Board of Directors, Independent Director
  • Mr. Takeshi NatsunoExecutive President, Chief Executive Officer, Representative Executive officer, Chairman & President of Subsidiary, Director, since 2014
  • Mr. Tomonori SugayaChief Financial Officer, Executive Officer in charge of Business Planning Group, Director of Group Business Administration
  • Ms. Noriko KasePresident of Subsidiary, Director, since 2020
  • Mr. Nobuo KawakamiChairman of Subsidiary, Director, since 2015
  • Mr. Shinobu MurakawaChief Operating Officer, Executive Officer, Director, since 2019
  • Mr. Naohisa YamashitaChief Human Resources Officer, Chief Literature & Film Officer, Representative Executive Officer, Director, since 2019
  • Mr. Masahiro OnaiChief Compliance Officer, Executive Officer in charge of the Group Internal Control
  • Mr. Takeshi SasakiExecutive Officer in charge Sales Promotion Group
  • Pol. Capt. Hajime MatsudaExecutive Officer in charge of Human Resources and Administration Group, Director of the Group Human Resources
  • Mr. Masayuki AoyagiExecutive Officer, Chief Publishing Officer
  • Ms. Eri FujimotoExecutive Officer in charge of Publishing Business Group

Environmental, social and governance

Scores out of 100, from our data supplier

ESG
Overall
40
Environment
23
Social
35
Governance
63
Direct emissions (scope 1)
51 t
Energy emissions (scope 2)
2,186 t
Women in the workforce
44.3%
Carbon reduction policy
Yes
Human rights policy
Yes

SWOT analysis

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Strengths

  • Established reputation in the entertainment industry, particularly in publishing and media.
  • Strong portfolio of intellectual properties and popular franchises.
  • Diversified business segments including books, movies, and digital content creation.
  • Strong financial position and ability to invest in new ventures and acquisitions.

Weaknesses

  • Heavy reliance on the Japanese market, limiting international growth opportunities.
  • Limited presence in emerging digital content platforms.
  • Some business segments face competitive pressure and changing consumer preferences.

Opportunities

  • Expanding into global markets by licensing popular franchises and content distribution.
  • Leveraging advancements in technology and digital media for innovative content creation.
  • Collaboration with international partners to tap into new markets and audiences.

Threats

  • Intense competition from both domestic and international entertainment companies.
  • Piracy and unauthorized distribution of digital content affecting revenue streams.
  • Changing consumer preferences and shifts in content consumption habits.

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