株式会社KADOKAWA

Kadokawa Corporation, also known as 株式会社KADOKAWA, is a Japanese media and entertainment conglomerate headquartered in Japan. The company’s core activities span publishing, including books, magazines, manga and light novels, as well as the production and distribution of anime, films and television programs. It also operates digital platforms such as the Niconico video‑sharing service and the Ebten e‑commerce site, and develops and publishes video games through its gaming subsidiaries. Kadokawa’s content is offered domestically in Japan and is distributed internationally through licensing, streaming and publishing partnerships. The firm follows a cross‑media strategy that integrates its various content properties across multiple formats and channels.

Kadokawa operates as a large corporate group with numerous subsidiaries and affiliates that together give it a notable presence in the global entertainment market. Its distinguishing attributes include a strong emphasis on intellectual property creation and the ability to leverage those properties across publishing, animation, gaming and merchandise. The company is publicly traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange and maintains a corporate structure that includes wholly owned subsidiaries such as Kadokawa Future Publishing, Kadokawa Games and Dwango, the operator of Niconico. In June 2024 Kadokawa disclosed a cybersecurity incident in which unauthorized external access to its group servers disrupted services across Nico Nico, its corporate website and the Ebten platform, prompting an immediate shutdown of affected systems and an ongoing investigation with external experts and law enforcement. The incident highlights the company’s reliance on digital infrastructure and its commitment to preserving data integrity while restoring operations.