Author: Weeb Anime
Tokyo, Japan – Nippon Television Music Corporation, a pivotal subsidiary of the Japanese entertainment giant Nippon TV, has announced the appointment of Kako Kuwahara as its new President and Chief Executive Officer. The strategic leadership change, effective immediately, positions Kuwahara at the helm of the company’s efforts to accelerate the global expansion of its music and character intellectual properties (IPs). She succeeds Akihiro Shimizu, who has transitioned to the role of President at Tipness Co. Ltd., another subsidiary within the Nippon Television Holdings conglomerate, focused on fitness club operations across Japan. A Strategic Mandate for Global Growth Kuwahara’s appointment signals…
Kako Kuwahara has been appointed the new President and CEO of Nippon Television Music Corporation, a pivotal move poised to accelerate the global reach of the company’s extensive portfolio of music and character intellectual properties (IPs). This appointment, effective July 14, 2025, sees Kuwahara, a seasoned executive with a deep understanding of the anime and international business sectors, taking over from Akihiro Shimizu, who transitions to President of Tipness Co. Ltd., another subsidiary of Nippon Television Holdings. A Strategic Shift Towards Global IP Expansion Nippon Television Music Corporation, established in 1969 and headquartered in Tokyo, serves as the music publishing…
TOKYO – Kako Kuwahara has been appointed as the new President and CEO of Nippon Television Music Corporation, the music publishing arm of Japan’s multi-platform entertainment giant, Nippon TV. The strategic appointment, effective immediately, signals a focused drive toward expanding the global presence of Japanese music and character intellectual properties (IPs), particularly those tied to the thriving anime industry. Kuwahara succeeds Akihiro Shimizu, who will transition to lead Tipness Co. Ltd., another subsidiary within the Nippon Television Holdings group that specializes in fitness club operations across Japan. Kuwahara will report to Keiichi Sawa, Senior Operating Officer at Nippon TV Holdings.…
A Strategic Appointment for Global Expansion Nippon Television Music Corporation, a pivotal music publishing subsidiary of the Japanese entertainment conglomerate Nippon TV, has announced the appointment of Kako Kuwahara as its new President and CEO. This strategic leadership change, effective immediately, signals a strong intent to further elevate Nippon TV Music’s presence in the global entertainment landscape, particularly within the booming anime and character IP markets. Kuwahara, a veteran within Nippon TV with extensive experience in international business and anime, succeeds Akihiro Shimizu, who transitions to the role of President at Tipness, another Nippon TV subsidiary focusing on fitness clubs.…
The official website for the anime adaptation of Iro Aida’s Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun (Jibaku Shōnen Hanako-kun) manga has announced that Ryōka Yuzuki will voice the character Sumire in the series’ second season. This casting news was revealed on Sunday for the second part of the second season. Season 2 Details The second part of the anime’s second season began airing on TBS and its affiliates on July 6, with new episodes broadcast on Sundays at 4:30 p.m. JST. For international viewers, Crunchyroll is streaming the new season as it airs in Japan, and is also providing an English dub. Masayoshi Ōishi…
The enchanting world of Enju’s popular light novel series, Kusunoki’s Garden of Gods (also known as Kami no Niwatsuki Kusunoki-tei), is officially making its way to television screens with a newly announced anime adaptation slated for 2026. This highly anticipated announcement from Kadokawa has sparked excitement among fans of the serene fantasy series, promising to
Aniplex, in collaboration with A-1 Pictures and its newly established internal label Psyde Kick Studio, has officially announced an original anime project titled Grow Up Show: Himawari no Circus-dan (Grow Up Show: The Sunflower Circus Troupe). The series is slated to debut in 2026. This marks the first major project to feature Psyde Kick Studio under its credits. The Creative Team Behind ‘Grow Up Show’ The production brings together a notable creative team. Kanta Kamei, known for his directorial work on Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend, is helming the project as director. The original character designs are being…
The official website for the Summer Pockets television anime has unveiled its sixth promotional video and a new visual spotlighting the character Shiroha Naruse. This announcement coincides with the beginning of the anime’s “Shiroha Naruse arc,” which commenced with its 15th episode, airing on Monday, July 14, 2025, in Japan. Shiroha Naruse Takes Center Stage
The official website for the Summer Pockets television anime has unveiled its sixth promotional video, prominently featuring the character Shiroha Naruse, voiced by Konomi Kohara. This new video coincides with the premiere of the anime’s “Shiroha Naruse arc,” which began with its 15th episode on Monday, July 14, 2025. A new visual for the Shiroha
The official website for the Summer Pockets television anime has unveiled its sixth promotional video, spotlighting the character Shiroha Naruse, voiced by Konomi Kohara. This comes alongside the release of a new visual ahead of the anime’s 15th episode, which will initiate the “Shiroha Naruse arc.” The newest promotional video was released on Monday, July 14, 2025, coinciding with the broadcast of episode 15 in Japan. The visual prominently features Shiroha Naruse, hinting at her increased focus in the upcoming episodes. The 15th episode is set to delve into Shiroha’s storyline, with a synopsis indicating a focus on her practicing…