KADOKAWA

KADOKAWA Corporation is a Japanese media conglomerate specializing in publishing, entertainment, anime, and video games, based in Fujimi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo. The publicly traded company (TYO: 9468) generates revenue from its diverse media mix strategies, including books, light novels, and film, targeting global pop culture consumers. As of March 2024, KADOKAWA employs approximately 7,974 individuals. Key figures include Chairman Tsuguhiko Kadokawa and President & CEO Takeshi Natsuno. In January 2024, the company expanded internationally by partnering with Dupuis to acquire a 51% stake in Vega Dupuis and launching a joint venture, Vega SAS, for manga in France. KADOKAWA originated as Kadokawa Shoten in 1945, founded by Genyoshi Kadokawa. Its business model centers on publicly traded company generating revenue from publishing, media mix strategies including anime/games/film, and related holdings.