Shingo Ishiyama

Nippon Columbia Co., Ltd. is engaged in the production, advertising and sale of audio, video and game software; and management of artists. Its operations are carried through the following segments: Commercial & Delivery; Special Sales & Mail Order; and Others. The Commercial & Delivery segment is engaged in the sale of products based on audio and video content. The Special Sales & Mail Order segment handles the sale of secondary audio and video content produced from commercial and delivery segment. The Others segment includes music copyright acquisition management and consigned production and sales. The company was founded on October 1, 1910 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Animax Broadcast Japan, Inc. engages in the broadcasting business. It manages the animation channel Animax. Its programs include Nina Hatori Kun, Kingdom Series 2, Time Bokan 24, and Natsume Yujincho Go. The company was founded on May 20, 1998 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.