Kako Kuwahara Appointed as New President and CEO of Nippon Television Music Corporation

Nippon TV has announced a significant leadership change, naming Kako Kuwahara as the new president and CEO of Nippon Television Music Corporation. This subsidiary, responsible for music publishing, is part of Nippon TV Holdings.

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A Transition in Leadership

Kuwahara takes over from Akihiro Shimizu, who has been appointed president of Tipness Co. Ltd., a fitness club subsidiary of Nippon TV Holdings.

Previously, Kuwahara served as the Head of International Business and Head of Anime Business at Nippon TV. In her new role, she will report to Keiichi Sawa, the senior operating officer of Nippon TV.

About Nippon Television Music Corporation

Founded in 1969, Nippon Television Music manages a wide array of musical works, including background scores and theme songs for popular anime such as:

• Hunter x Hunter
• The Apothecary Diaries
• Frieren: Beyond Journey's End
• Death Note

The company also handles international merchandising and game adaptations for titles like Anpanman and Hunter x Hunter.

What This Means

Kuwahara's appointment signals a strategic move for Nippon TV to strengthen its music and anime-related ventures, leveraging her extensive experience in international and anime business sectors.

Source: Press release

Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting leadership change in the world of Japanese media and entertainment!