Shinobu Murakawa

Chief Operating Officer

Shinobu Murakawa joined Hobby JAPAN Co., Ltd. where he held several key editorial positions, including Editor-in-Chief of a gaming magazine. He later joined Group SNE Co., Ltd. where he was involved in content planning and editorial operations, before joining Kadokawa Shoten (former name of KADOKAWA) in 1999.

At KADOKAWA, he has played a central role in addressing business challenges across a wide range of functions, including sales, marketing and corporate planning. He has also served as director at multiple KADOKAWA group subsidiaries. As Chief Operating Officer (COO), he brings extensive experience and expertise in the management of both KADOKAWA and its group companies.

He has a BA in Integrated Arts and Sciences from Hiroshima University.