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New Delhi [India], June 22: IJ Kakehashi Services Pvt. Ltd. (Head Office: Delhi, India; Managing Director: Sanjay Kumar Panda; hereinafter ‘IJK’) is proud to announce its participation as a founding shareholder in a Joint Venture firm to be established in New Delhi, India, together with Kodansha Ltd. (Head Office: Tokyo; President & Representative Director: Yoshinobu Noma) and Dai Nippon Printing Co. Ltd. (Head Office: Tokyo; President: Yoshinari Kitajima; hereinafter ‘DNP’).
Kodansha’s Indian entity will begin operation by autumn 2026 and perform advertising, manufacturing, and publishing actions for Kodansha’s manga and different content material, creating inexpensive localized editions for the Indian market.
This marks a big milestone as it will likely be for the primary time {that a} Japanese main normal publishing firm shall be establishing its native subsidiary in India.
IJK brings to this enterprise its wealthy experience of working for over 20 years within the area of India-Japan enterprise linkages. IJK will function the on-ground operational companion, facilitating the seamless introduction of Kodansha’s world-renowned titles to Indian readers.
India’s quickly rising inhabitants and increasing center class have nurtured an enthusiastic and fast-growing fan base for Japanese manga and content material, notably amongst the youthful inhabitants. Popular titles reminiscent of ‘Attack on Titan’ and ‘Blue Lock’ are among the many Kodansha titles that shall be made out there.
‘We are honored to companion with main Japanese firms, Kodansha and DNP, on this historic enterprise. India has one of many world’s most vibrant and youthful readerships, and the passion for Japanese manga right here is extraordinary. Kodansha’s books reminiscent of ‘Totto Chan’ and the Mottainai Grandma collection are already standard in India, and IJK has been part of this journey. This is a bridge between two nice cultures of storytelling, and IJK is privileged to be part of it,’ stated Sanjay Panda of IJK.
Key Information:- Shareholders & Investment Ratios: Kodansha Ltd. (81%), Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. (14%), IJ Kakehashi Services Pvt. Ltd. (5%)- Managing Director: Hirotoshi Kurita (Director, Kodansha Ltd.)- Capital: INR 95 million- Location: Delhi, India- Business: Publishing and content material business- Establishment: July 2026- Start of Operations: Autumn 2026 (deliberate)The info contained herein is as of the date of announcement and is topic to vary with out prior discover.
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