KADOKAWA Corporation

KADOKAWA is a global entertainment leader with a rich publishing heritage dating back to 1945. Guided by our Global Media Mix strategy, we discover and nurture creative talent both in Japan and internationally. Our core publishing engine manages a catalog of over 130,000 titles and releases more than 6,400 new works annually (spanning manga, light novels, literature, and children’s books), serving as the primary source material for world-renowned adaptations across anime, gaming, and lifestyle brands. Our portfolio features breakout character brands such as the smash-hit children's picture book series PANDOROBO (with over 6 million copies sold in Japan), alongside viral lifestyle IPs including Siamese Cat Azuki-san and Keep it Up! KOPPE-PAN Crocodile. KADOKAWA is also the original isekai powerhouse, managing original rights for legendary manga and light novel franchises, as well as iconic media brands like Famitsu, Japan's premier gaming news authority (celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2026). Operating through over 20 overseas subsidiaries, KADOKAWA is committed to discovering talent and bringing captivating content to fans worldwide. We look forward to forging strategic partnerships with companies interested in leveraging our rich library of original literary and media assets to create high-quality consumer products and lifestyle collaborations.