Author: Weeb Anime
Tokyo, Japan – Nippon Television Music Corporation, a pivotal music publishing arm within Japan’s leading multi-platform entertainment giant Nippon TV, has announced the appointment of Kako Kuwahara as its new President and Chief Executive Officer. The strategic move, effective immediately, signals a strong push for the global expansion of Japanese anime music and character intellectual properties (IPs). Kuwahara steps into the role previously held by Akihiro Shimizu, who has transitioned to become President of Tipness Co. Ltd., another subsidiary of Nippon Television Holdings specializing in fitness club operations across Japan. This leadership change underscores Nippon TV’s broader corporate strategy to…
Nippon Television Music Corporation, a pivotal music publishing arm within Japan’s prominent multi-platform entertainment conglomerate Nippon TV, has announced the appointment of Kako Kuwahara as its new President and CEO. This strategic leadership change is poised to further accelerate Nippon TV Music’s global ambitions, particularly in the realm of anime music and character intellectual properties (IPs). A Strategic Appointment for Global Growth Kako Kuwahara steps into the role previously held by Akihiro Shimizu, who has transitioned to become the new president of Tipness Co. Ltd., another subsidiary of Nippon Television Holdings, focused on fitness clubs across Japan. The leadership transition…
Tokyo, Japan – Kako Kuwahara has been appointed the new President and Chief Executive Officer of Nippon Television Music Corporation, the music publishing arm of Japan’s multi-platform entertainment giant, Nippon TV. The appointment, announced on July 14, 2025, signals a strategic move to further bolster the global reach of Nippon TV’s extensive portfolio of music and character intellectual properties. A Strategic Transition in Leadership Kuwahara succeeds Akihiro Shimizu, who will transition to a new role as President of Tipness Co. Ltd., a fitness club operator and another subsidiary within the Nippon Television Holdings group. This leadership change at Nippon TV…
Tokyo, Japan – Kako Kuwahara has been appointed the new President and Chief Executive Officer of Nippon Television Music Corporation, a pivotal move set to bolster the company’s global footprint in the entertainment industry. The appointment, effective July 14, 2025, sees Kuwahara stepping into a role critical for expanding the international reach of Japanese music and intellectual properties (IPs) associated with Nippon TV’s popular content. Kuwahara succeeds Akihiro Shimizu, who has transitioned to the role of President at Tipness Co. Ltd., another subsidiary within the Nippon Television Holdings group, which operates fitness clubs across Japan. This leadership change underscores Nippon…
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