ANIMATION/FILM

Maximize the Value of IP Through Anime and Live-action

This segment includes planning, production and distribution of animation and films, mainly based on our own works, video streaming licensing and games etc., sale of software packages in formats such as DVD and Blu-ray, etc. Our Animation Segment has been working on animated adaptations of other companies’ works in addition to our own, and we are developing around 60 works per year including original animation and minor investments. Additionally, in recent years, we have been promoting in-house production within our animation production studios, strengthening our high-quality and stable production framework. In our Film Segment, we are producing dramas and movies with a focus on providing quality at a global standard. We also operate “Mubichike,” a digital movie ticket service.

Anime

Our Animation Segment has been working on animated adaptations of other companies’ works in addition to our own, and we are developing around 60 works per year including original animation and minor investments. Additionally, in recent years, we have been promoting in-house production within our animation production studios, strengthening our high-quality and stable production framework.

©Aka Akasaka x Mengo Yokoyari/Shueisha, "OSHI NO KO" Partners
©TSURUMAIKADA,KODANSHA/Medalist Partners
©2024 Rocket Shokai/KADOKAWA/Project Sentenced to Be a Hero
©Mokumokuren/KADOKAWA/The Summer Hikaru Died Partners
©PENGUINBOX,KADOKAWA, Little Shark’s Day Out

Live-action

In our Film Segment, we are producing dramas and movies with a focus on providing quality at a global standard. The extensive archive also includes Kadokawa Pictures, Daiei Film, and Nippon Herald Films.

©︎2025 "The Girl Who Sees" Film Partners
©2025 "LOVE SONG" Film Partners
©2025 “The Bird is Calling” Film Partners
®, TM & © 2025 Lions Gate Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.
©2024 "MATCHED" Film Partners

Movie Theater Business

We offer comfortable environments and services for films by operating the KADOKAWA Cinema Yurakucho, a theater screening quality movies centered on our in-house productions, and “Mubichike,” a service selling digital movie tickets that allow for seat selection online and can be used across Japan.

Group companies

  • ENGI Co.Ltd.

    ENGI Co.Ltd.

    ENGI is a hybrid digital animation production studio that was created by three companies: KADOKAWA CORPORATION, which owns a wealth of content, primarily publications and videos, Sammy Inc., and ULTRA SUPER PICTURES. Taking advantage of the strong support of these three companies, ENGI will strive to create content using new video expressions that leverage cutting-edge technologies.

  • KADOKAWA KPLUS CO., Ltd.

    KADOKAWA KPLUS CO., Ltd.

    KADOKAWA K+ is a Korean Entertainment company specializing in Korean media contents distribution in Japan. The company has been actively creating synergies through Korean artist management, fan club operations, and events. KADOKAWA K+ supported by KADOKAWA group's Media Mix power, will grow as a contents powerhouse with further promotion and diversification of its business scope through expanding in Korean media IP rights and artist based contents.

  • KADOKAWA DAIEI STUDIO CO., LTD.

    KADOKAWA DAIEI STUDIO CO., LTD.

    KADOKAWA DAIEI STUDIO’s business mainly involves the rental of nine large and small studios between 18 and 305 tsubo (approx. 59.5 to 1008.3 square meters), as well as the production of large props and paint finishing. The company does videography, editing, dubbing, audio post production and other post-production work in many different project categories such as films, television programs, commercials and music videos. KADOKAWA DAIEI STUDIO continues to take on challenges, opening a new virtual production studio to relaunch the production business. Furthermore, we continue to pursue new challenges that respond to the changing times, such as establishing a state-of-the-art virtual production studio and restarting our production business.

  • Glovision Inc.

    Glovision Inc.

    Glovision is a production company specializing in localization services, including dubbing and subtitling for overseas films and TV dramas, as well as sound production for animation and games. With two facilities—Kudan Studio, equipped with state-of-the-art technologies, and Shinanocho Studio, fully renovated and reopened in 2025—we provide high-quality services with exceptional capacity and speed. Our studios feature nine recording and mixing rooms, one of the largest setups in Tokyo, and support immersive sound formats such as Dolby Atmos® and DTS:X. We also engage in multilingual localization projects for anime.

  • Studio KADAN Co.Ltd.

    Studio KADAN Co.Ltd.

    Studio KADAN is a production studio led by Hiroyuki Seshita, one of Japan's most renowned 3DCG animation directors, having worked on the Netflix animation, GAMERA -Rebirth- and CG character direction for the animated film Suzume. In addition to producing full 3DCG cell shading CG animations, they produce a variety of digital entertainment, including XR using 3D modeling, projection mapping, and game-compatible images. They also produce visual effects for live-action movies and produce large-scale works of intellectual property for the global market.

  • Chiptune,Inc.

    Chiptune,Inc.

    An animation production studio focusing on compositing, CG, background art, and painting (coloring), which are important parts of animation production. Compositing is an important process in which moving images (cels), backgrounds, and CG data are combined to create a single image. We have one of the largest compositing resources in Japan.

  • Doga Kobo inc.

    Doga Kobo inc.

    An anime production company, founded in 1973. Doga Kobo has produced a range of hit anime, including 【OSHI NO KO】, Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian, and Monthly Girls' Nozaki-kun. With many in-house creators, they continue to produce high-quality anime that makes use of a variety of animated expressions.

  • BELLNOX FILMS Co. Ltd.

    BELLNOX FILMS Co. Ltd.

    BELLNOX FILMS is an animation production studio headed by Koji Kajita, who has led to the success of numerous works including the TV anime series “JoJo's Bizarre Adventure.” The studio is committed to producing high-quality works, while challenging to develop and implement systematic production methods to ensure stability and sustainability in their work. Our representative work is THE DARWIN INCIDENT.

  • MOVIE WALKER Co., Ltd.

    MOVIE WALKER Co., Ltd.

    MOVIE WALKER defines its mission as “increasing moviegoers” and operates “Mubichike,” digital movie ticket, the digital gift “EIGA-GIFT,” the online store “MOVIE WALKER STORE” selling movie-related goods, the movie information site “MOVIE WALKER PRESS,” a site providing information on movies. It publishes theater media and magazines such as “Cinecon Walker.” In addition, it engages in advertisements related to movies and content production.

  • RagingBull Inc.

    RagingBull Inc.

    RagingBull is an animation production studio with a team of highly experienced staff, including director Tomoki Kyoda, who created the “Psalms of Planets Eureka Seven” series.
    In addition to producing animations based on KADOKAWA Group's original works, we also work on creating new IP. We will also take on the challenge of developing advanced, world-class production methods with an emphasis on pre-production.