Company Profile
Kadokawa is an entertainment company in Japan. Its business is organized into six segments: Publication/IP Creation; Animation and Live-Action Film, Game, Web Services, Education/EdTech, and segments.
The Publication/IP Creation segment engages in the publication and sales of books, e-books, magazines, and e-magazines. Its portfolio also includes web advertising sales, and 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. Its portfolio also includes 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. Its portfolio also includes planning and management of various events, and distribution of mobile content.
Its Education/EdTech segment is involved in the online education business. Its portfolio also includes planning and operation of vocational schools, planning and sale of character goods, and facility management. The Other segment engages in store and facility management.
Its portfolio also includes advertising agency, and system design, construction, and operation. The company was formerly known as Kadokawa Dwango Corporation. Founded in 1945, Kadokawa is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.