KADOKAWA Group

Business Profile

Core Value Proposition

KADOKAWAグループ provides a global creative platform that discovers world talent, elevates IP value, and delivers IP to users worldwide through technology, spanning publishing, film/animation, games, web services, and education/EdTech.

Target Customer

{"Content creators and talent worldwide","Publishers and studios","Educators and EdTech partners","Technology partners and digital platforms","Investors and stakeholders"}

Key Differentiator

Integrated cross-media IP creation and distribution platform with a long heritage (founded 1945) and 60+ group companies, combining publishing, film, anime, games, web services, and UGC, delivered globally via technology.

Implementation Timeline

Not specified

Pain Points

1IP fragmentation across multiple media and platforms
2Need to discover and maximize IP value globally
3Need to reach worldwide audiences efficiently through technology

Key Features

1IP creation across publishing, anime/live-action, games, and web services
2Education/EdTech and other services in the portfolio
3Global distribution of IP using technology
4Owned media and insights via K-Insight
5IR and sustainability reporting and governance

Target Customer Industries

Decision Makers

1社長 (President/CEO)
2執行役員 (Executive Officer)

Client Results

1Not specified in provided content

Competitive Advantages

1Longstanding history since 1945
2Wide, cross-media IP portfolio across publishing, film, anime, games, and Web services
3Global reach and distribution powered by technology
4Large corporate network with 60+ group companies
5K-Insight and other owned media for content distribution and insights

Key Benefits

1Global discovery and monetization of IP

2Cross-media IP development and distribution

3Access to a large network of 60+ group companies

4Ownership of insights via K-Insight and sustainability/IR reporting

5Ability to scale content from publishing to film, anime, games, and EdTech

Case Studies & Success Stories

ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN – Global shipments milestone

Case #1

News releases indicate 'ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN' co-developed with Bandai Namco Entertainment and FromSoftware surpassed 5 million global shipments; its DLC 'SHADOW OF THE ERDTREE' reached 10 million shipments.

Additional Product Information

Product Description

A global entertainment content company group that creates IP across publishing, film, anime, games, Web services, and education/EdTech, and uses technology to deliver IP worldwide.

Target Market

Creators, publishers, studios, educators, technology partners, and global audiences seeking IP and digital content

Unique Value Proposition

A cross-media IP creation and distribution platform with a deep heritage and a global reach, leveraging technology to connect talents with audiences worldwide.

Technical Requirements

Not specified

Pricing Model

Not specified

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