Corporate Events

Manta announced that it has struck worldwide deals to distribute manga from major Japanese publishers including KADOKAWA, Square Enix Inc. and Manga UP!, Square Enix's global manga platform, picking up a deep slate of in-demand IP. Manta launched its manga category in April alongside webcomics and webnovels, debuting with hit titles from major Japanese publisher Kodansha. The new distribution deals with KADOKAWA, Square Enix and Manga UP!, Square Enix's global manga platform, expand Manta’s roster of Japanese publishing partners, rounding out a single-platform lineup across all three formats. The lineup includes a number of titles with established fan bases. More than 300 titles have been added, among them The Apothecary Diaries, a strong performer in North America; Proud to be the Villainess: I'm Doomed After Stealing my Half-Sister's Fiance and Having Her Banished, a twist on the villainess fantasy genre; Daemons of the Shadow Realm, the newer series from Hiromu Arakawa; and TOKYO RAVENS, a steady-selling occult fantasy. To celebrate the expanded lineup, Manta is launching a global promotion featuring the first three chapters of select new titles for free, alongside a 30% discount on manga titles, making it easier for new readers to discover manga. Manta is available on Google Play and the Apple App Store, and on the web.

On June 25, 2026, Kadokawa Corporation, announced its annual general meeting of shareholders on June 24, 2026, and declared voting results. Accordingly, the shareholders rejected the shareholder proposal regarding the Dismissal of Director Takanori Natsuno.

On June 29, 2026, Oasis Management Company Ltd announced that it comments on the outcome of Kadokawa’s 2026 Annual General Meeting held on June 24, 2026, as it is deeply disappointing that CEO Takeshi Natsuno was reappointed as a director of the Company, the voting results represent a significant milestone in the campaign for accountability at the Company. Oasis stated that it will continue engaging constructively with the Company, its Board, fellow shareholders and other stakeholders to support the Company’s long-term corporate value.

Kadokawa Corporation announced that they will report Q1, 2027 results on Aug 13, 2026

KADOKAWA CORPORATION announced that a resolution to elect Members of the Board was adopted at the 12th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders held on June 24, 2026. The following appointments were made effective June 24, 2026: Koji Okura was newly appointed as Member of the Board, Independent, and Member of the Audit Committee.

On June 11, 2026, Oasis Management Company Ltd. announced that both leading independent proxy advisory firms, ISS and Glass Lewis, recommended that KADOKAWA CORPORATION’s shareholders vote against the reappointment of CEO Takeshi Natsuno as a director and for Oasis shareholder proposal to dismiss Natsuno at the Company’s AGM scheduled for June 24, 2026. Oasis stated that the advisors also recommended voting against the re-election of Board Chairman Hiroo Unoura, citing governance concerns. Oasis added that these recommendations as validation of its campaign for leadership accountability and governance reform, urging shareholders to support change at the top due to the company’s deteriorating performance and weak governance.

Kadokawa Corporation reported earnings results for the full year ended March 31, 2026. For the full year, the company reported sales was JPY 282,908 million compared to JPY 277,915 million a year ago. Net income was JPY 1,278 million compared to JPY 7,392 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was JPY 8.71 compared to JPY 53.87 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was JPY 7.86 compared to JPY 52.47 a year ago.

On June 9, 2026, Oasis Management Company Ltd. announced that it issued the following statement in response to media reports that the Japan Fair Trade Commission (“JFTC”) intends to issue another recommendation against Kadokawa Corporation for violations of the Act on Ensuring Proper Transactions Involving Specified Entrusted Business Operators, widely known as the Freelance Protection Act. Oasis Management Company Ltd urges the Company’s shareholders to vote against the reappointment of CEO Takeshi Natsuno as a director and to support Oasis’s shareholder proposal to dismiss CEO Takeshi Natsuno at the upcoming AGM on June 24, 2026. Oasis stated the concerns about the Company’s governance, compliance failures, and management oversight, highlighted by repeated investigations and recommendations from the Japan Fair Trade Commission regarding improper treatment of freelance partners. Additionally, Oasis stated that the persistence of these issues under current leadership demonstrates the need for a management change to restore accountability and strengthen governance at the Company.

On June 7, 2026, Oasis Management Company Ltd. announced it urges investors in KADOKAWA CORPORATION to vote against the CEO’s reappointment and for his dismissal at the upcoming AGM, citing poor performance and strategic missteps, including failed mid-term plan and lost value in key assets like FromSoftware.

Kadokawa Corporation provided dividend guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027. For the year, the company expects dividend of JPY 30.00 per share against JPY 30.00 per share a year ago.

Kadokawa Corporation announced the retirement of Ayumi Uzawa as Member of the Board, Independent.

Kadokawa Corporation provided consolidated earnings guidance for the full year ending March 31, 2027. For the period, the company expects net sales of JPY 300,300 million, Operating profit of JPY 10,100 million, Profit attributable to owners of parent is JPY 5,800 million and Earnings per share of JPY 39.46.

Kadokawa Corporation announced that at a meeting by the Members of the Board held on May 14, 2026, it passed a resolution on its year-end dividend of JPY 30.00 per share for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026 compared to JPY 30.00 per share paid a year ago. Record date: March 31, 2026. Effective date: June 25, 2026. Total dividends: JPY 4,462 million.

Kadokawa Corporation expected to report Q1 2027 results on August 19, 2026. This event was calculated by S&P Global (Created on August 12, 2026).

On May 14, 2026, Kadokawa Corporation, announced that it had received a written notice dated April 17, 2026, from its shareholder, Oasis Japan Strategic Fund Y Ltd., stating its intention to submit a shareholder proposal at the 12th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for June 24, 2026. The shareholder proposal, titled "Dismissal of Director Takanori Natsuno," seeks the removal of Mr. Natsuno from the board. The Board of Directors, after careful consideration and deliberation by the Nomination Committee, resolved to oppose the Shareholder Proposal, citing that the business structure reforms led by President & CEO Natsuno are expected to enhance the company’s medium- to long-term corporate value and maximize the common interests of shareholders. The Board further argued that Mr. Natsuno’s leadership was crucial in responding swiftly to a large-scale cyberattack in June 2024 and that the criticisms raised by the Proposing Shareholder contained errors and misunderstandings regarding the company’s business characteristics and industry environment. The Board concluded that dismissing Mr. Natsuno would be inappropriate for enhancing corporate value and shareholder interests, and thus urges shareholders to oppose the proposal submitted by Oasis Japan Strategic Fund Y Ltd.

Kadokawa Corporation, Annual General Meeting, Jun 24, 2026.

Kadokawa Corporation, 2026 Earnings Call, May 14, 2026

Kadokawa Corporation, Board Meeting, May 14, 2026. Agenda: To Notice Regarding the Opinion of the Company's Board of Directors on the Shareholder Proposal.

note inc. announced a private placement to issue 1,000,000 shares at an issue price of ¥2,212 per share for gross proceeds of ¥2,212,000,000 on March 24, 2026. The transaction will include participation from new investor KADOKAWA CORPORATION. The transaction has been approved by shareholders, expected to close on April 9, 2026. The company has disclosed the issue expenses for ¥16,000,000 and net proceeds ¥2,196,000,000.

Kadokawa Corporation announced that they will report fiscal year 2026 sales/trading statement results on May 14, 2026

Kadokawa Corporation, Board Meeting, Jan 29, 2026. Agenda: To dispose of its treasury shares through a third-party allotment as stock compensation.

Kadokawa Corporation expected to report Fiscal Year 2026 results on May 7, 2026. This event was calculated by S&P Global (Created on February 13, 2026).

Kadokawa Corporation announced that they will report Q3, 2026 results on Feb 12, 2026

Kadokawa Corporation (TSE:9468) acquired 80% stake in SOZO Pte Ltd on November 2025. Kadokawa Corporation (TSE:9468) completed the acquisition of 80% stake in SOZO Pte Ltd on November 2025.

Kadokawa Corporation revised consolidated earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026. For the year, the company now expects net sales of JPY 278,200 million; operating profit of JPY 10,300 million; profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 4,900 million and earnings per share of JPY 33.34 against previous guidance of net sales of JPY 291,900 million; operating profit of JPY 16,700 million; profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 11,400 million and earnings per share of JPY 77.79. Reason for the revision to consolidated results forecast: During the current interim consolidated accounting period, domestic and international sales of the new title ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN released in May 2025 in the Gaming Segment exceeded expectations. On the other hand, though the number of new IPs increased steadily, sales did not grow as expected due to the downsizing of titles and efficiency declined in the Publication/IP Creation Segment due to increased costs associated with the rise in titles. In the Animation/Film Segment, where the first animation adaptation dominated the lineup, revenue per title fell below expectations. Both segments performed below projections. Additionally, the company recorded extraordinary losses of JPY 2,700 million. In addition to the progress made during the interim period described above, based on the latest outlook for the third quarter and beyond, the company have revised the full-year consolidated earnings forecast for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026. The revisions to net sales, operating profit, ordinary profit, net profit attributable to owners of the parent, and EBITDA.

Kadokawa Corporation expected to report Q3 2026 results on February 6, 2026. This event was calculated by S&P Global (Created on January 16, 2026).

Kadokawa Corporation, ¥ 30.0, Cash Dividend, Mar-30-2026

Kadokawa Corporation, Board Meeting, Oct 30, 2025.

iQIYI announced a collaboration with KADOKAWA Corporation for the global distribution of its animated series, "The Fated Magical Princess". The collaboration marks KADOKAWA's first simultaneous release of a premium Chinese animation produced by a Chinese streaming platform. The collaboration demonstrates iQIYI's ability to produce high-quality Chinese animation that resonates with audiences worldwide. Co-produced by iQIYI and KuaiKan World (Beijing) Technology Co. Ltd, "The Fated magical Princess" offers a captivating reinterpretation of Western-styleairy stories, blending familiar themes with Chinese cultural elements through breathtaking artistry and a compelling narrative. The series tells a story of resilience and connections, following young Princess Athanasia of the Obelian Empire as she navigates a world of enchantment and peril. From honing her visionary gifts and mastering magic with theen problematic Lucas, to forging unbreakable friendships, Athanasia must outwit dark Palace conspiracies to claim her destiny. Building on the robust collaboration, KADOKAWA has also confirmed the international distribution of another captivating iQIYI original animation, "The Forbidden City: Cat Imperial Study". The series explores the majesty of the Imperial Forbidden City through the lens of its most charming inhabitants, the Palace cats. Employing a unique animation style, the series beautifully showcases China's rich cultural heritage and unique traditional Eastern aesthetics. The animation will be distributed to major overseas markets, including Japan, the Americas, and Europe. iQIYI's collaboration with KADOKAW A proves iQIYI's leadership in bringing high-quality Chinese animation to global audiences. iQIYI' proven track record includes internationally acclaimed series such as "Deer Squad", a beloved 3D animated adventure following four courageous young Deer as they navigate thrilling escapades, champion doing good, and safeguard their vibrant home.