Kadokawa Corporation

Kadokawa Corporation operates as an entertainment company in Japan. It operates through six segments: Publication/IP Creation; Animation and Live-Action Film, Game, Web Services, Education/EdTech, and Other segments. The Publication/IP Creation segment engages in the publication and sales of books, e-books, magazines, and e-magazines; web advertising sales; and other IP creation-related planning and sale. Its Animation and Live-Action Film segment is involved in the planning, production, and distribution of anime and live-action films; licensing of video distribution rights; and sale of video package software. Its Game segment plans, develops, and sells game software and network games. The Web Service segment engages in the operation of video community services; planning and management of various events; and distribution of mobile content. Its Education/EdTech segment is involved in the online education business; planning and operation of vocational schools; planning and sale of character goods; and facility management. The Other segment engages in store and facility management; advertising agency; and system design, construction, and operation. The company was formerly known as Kadokawa Dwango Corporation. Kadokawa Corporation was founded in 1945 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.