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Masao Kawakami
Fondatore presso
DWANGO CO., LTD.
Patrimonio netto: 132 M $ in data 31/07/2026
Profilo
Masao Kawakami is the founder of DWANGO Co., Ltd., established in 1997, serving as Chairman since 2013.
Current jobs include Chairman of smiledge Co., Ltd. since 2013, Chairman of Virtual Cast, Inc., Director of Khara, Inc. since 2013, Director of Kadokawa Corp.
since 2019, Director of Reinforce, Inc. since 2014, Director of KADOKAWA ASCII Research Laboratories, Inc. since 2014, Director of Gzbrain, Inc. since 2017, and Director of Vaka, Inc. since 2018.
Former jobs include Outside Director at Kadokawa Key-Process Corp.
from 2011 to 2013 and Director at BOOK WALKER Co., Ltd.
Partecipazioni note in società pubbliche
| Società | Data | Numero di azioni | Valutazione | Data di valutazione |
|---|---|---|---|---|
KADOKAWA CORPORATION 4,05% | 30/09/2025 | 6.036.000 ( 4,05% ) | 132 M $ | 31/07/2026 |
Posizioni attive di Masao Kawakami
| Società | Posizione | Inizio |
|---|---|---|
| DWANGO CO., LTD. | Fondatore | 06/08/1997 |
| KADOKAWA CORPORATION | Direttore/Membro del Consiglio | 01/10/2014 |
smiledge Co., Ltd.
 smiledge Co., Ltd. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Operates as an advertising agency; plans and produces advertising materials | Presidente | 01/03/2013 |
Khara, Inc. | Direttore/Membro del Consiglio | 01/06/2013 |
Reinforce, Inc. | Direttore/Membro del Consiglio | 03/03/2014 |
KADOKAWA ASCII Research Laboratories, Inc. | Direttore/Membro del Consiglio | 01/06/2014 |
Gzbrain, Inc. | Direttore/Membro del Consiglio | 01/07/2017 |
Vaka, Inc. | Direttore/Membro del Consiglio | 01/02/2018 |
Virtual Cast, Inc. | Presidente | - |
Precedenti posizioni note di Masao Kawakami
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Esperienze
Posizioni ricoperte
Attive
Inattive
Società nel listino
Aziende private
Relazioni
49
Relazioni di 1° grado
11
Aziende connesse in 1º grado
Uomo
Donna
Amministratori
Dirigenti
Società collegate
| Aziende private | 11 |
|---|---|
Kadokawa Future Publishing KK
 Kadokawa Future Publishing KK Publishing: Books/MagazinesConsumer Services Publishes books, magazines and software & operates cinemas | Consumer Services |
Dwango Co., Ltd.
 Dwango Co., Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops mobile application games and provide communication, education & event organizing services | Technology Services |
BOOK WALKER Co., Ltd.
 BOOK WALKER Co., Ltd. Commercial Printing/FormsCommercial Services Produces, publishes, and distributes electronic contents | Commercial Services |
smiledge Co., Ltd.
smiledge Co., Ltd. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Operates as an advertising agency; plans and produces advertising materials | Commercial Services |
Khara, Inc. | |
Kadokawa Corp.
 Kadokawa Corp. Publishing: Books/MagazinesConsumer Services Publishes and distributes printed and electronic books and magazines | Consumer Services |
Reinforce, Inc. | |
KADOKAWA ASCII Research Laboratories, Inc. | |
Gzbrain, Inc. | |
Vaka, Inc. | |
Virtual Cast, Inc. |
