Company Profile

Kadokawa Corporation operates as an entertainment company in Japan. It operates through five segments: Publishing and IP Creation, Animation and Live-Action Film, Games, Web Services, and Education. The Publishing and IP Creation segment engages in the publication and sales of books, e-books, magazines, and e-magazines; web advertising sales; and other IP creation-related planning and sale. Its Animation and Live-Action Film segment is involved in the planning, production, and distribution of anime and live-action films; licensing of video distribution rights; and sale of video package software. Its Game segment plans, develops, and sells game software and network games. The Web Service segment engages in the operation of video community services; planning and management of various events; and distribution of mobile content. Its Education segment is involved in the online education business, and planning and operation of vocational schools. In addition, the company engages in planning and sale of character goods; store and facility management; advertising agency; system design, construction, and operation; and event production, management, and hosting. The company was formerly known as Kadokawa Dwango Corporation. Kadokawa Corporation was founded in 1945 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.