TAKAHASHI RACING

Name

TAKAHASHI RACING

Legal name

有限会社タカハシレーシング

Website

https://takahashiracing.co.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Stunt Performance and Production Services

NAICS

Motion Picture and Video Production (512110)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)

akta.pro primary industry

Live-Action Stunts, Action & Specialty Unit Production (MPADABAJ)

Keywords

• Stunt performance services
• Vehicle experiment services
• Professional driver training
• Filming studio rental
• Special effects pyrotechnics

Headquarters

HQ city

Kawasaki

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Film and TV Production Stunt Services: Providing car stunts, motorcycle stunts, body stunts, wire actions, pyrotechnics, equestrian stunts, and camera vehicle operations for film, V-cinema, TV dramas, and variety shows.
2. Insurance Company Vehicle Experiments: Conducting vehicle crash experiments and analysis for insurance companies.
3. Safety Training Services: Safety driving instruction and training for professional drivers, including Ministry-certified programs.
4. Event Stunt Shows: Stunt performances for events including adventure parks, traffic safety events, and new vehicle launches.
5. CM/Commercial Production: Commercial filming services including CM production for automotive and other companies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

TAKAHASHI RACING provides professional stunt performance and production support services for the film, television, V-cinema, and live event industries. The company executes car stunts, motorcycle stunts, body stunts, wire actions, pyrotechnics, theatrical equestrian performances, camera vehicle operations, diving, rescue demonstrations, and vehicle crash experiments. They also operate a multi-terrain outdoor filming studio (All Round V Susono) and hold MLIT certification for professional driver safety training.

Product overview

TAKAHASHI RACING is a Japanese stunt performance company providing comprehensive car stunt, body stunt, and special effects services primarily for the film, television, and entertainment industries. Founded in 1965, the company operates a fleet of specialized camera vehicles (camera cars, camera bikes, camera boats), offers professional stunt performances (car stunts, wire actions, pyrotechnics, diving), and provides a managed outdoor filming studio facility (Open Studio All Round V Susono). The company also holds MLIT certification to provide professional driver safety training services. Their service portfolio includes both live-action stunt performances and production equipment rental for filming productions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Car and Motorcycle Stunt Services Professional car and motorcycle stunt performances including two-wheel and four-wheel special driving techniques for film, television, commercials, and live events. Targeted at film production companies, TV networks, and event organizers.
• Body Stunt Services Body stunt performances including fire daruma (fire stunts), four-wheel hanerare (car flipping/bouncing stunts), and diving stunts for film, television, and event productions. Targeted at film/TV production companies and event organizers.
• Special Theatrical Horseback Riding and Equestrian Stunts Specialized theatrical horseback riding performances and equestrian stunts including ninjutsu horsemanship for film and television productions. Targeted at film/TV production companies requiring period, samurai, or action sequences.
• Wire Action and Pyrotechnic Operation Services Wire-based action sequences, controlled pyrotechnic effects, and explosive operation services for film, television, and event productions. Targeted at film/TV production companies and event organizers.
• Camera Vehicle Operation Services Camera car and camera bike operations for film production, using a specialized fleet that includes Coaster, HiAce Super Long, W-Cab, HiAce #3, Hijet, electric camera cars, Trike, Fusion, trailers (including air suspension models), and loaders. Targeted at film/TV production companies.
• Diving and Rescue Operation Services Professional diving operations for underwater filming and stunt sequences, plus rescue-related stunt operations and demonstrations for film, television, and event productions. Targeted at film/TV production companies and event organizers.
• Insurance Vehicle Experiment Services Vehicle crash experiments and accident analysis services conducted on behalf of insurance companies for accident investigation and claims support. Targeted at insurance companies such as Tokyo Marine Nichido Fire Insurance.
• MLIT-Certified Professional Driver Safety Training Safety driving instruction and training for professional drivers, certified by Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) since July 30, 2021. Targeted at companies and government agencies that need certified professional driver training under the ministry's accident prevention consulting menu.
• Open Studio All Round V Susono (Managed Filming Area) Managed outdoor filming studio facility (All Round V Susono) with multiple zones (4 areas) and forest settings, suitable for car stunts and production filming. Targeted at film/TV production companies needing a controlled outdoor filming location.
• Event Stunt Show and Promotional Performances Live stunt performances for events including adventure parks, traffic safety events, new vehicle launches (Honda, Volvo, Toyota), and the ハイウイングオーバー (one-wheel driving) stunt show. Targeted at event organizers and automotive manufacturers.
• Commercial (CM) and Promotional Video Production Support Commercial (CM) filming services and promotional video production for automotive and other brands, using the company's stunt performers and camera vehicle equipment. Targeted at advertisers and brand marketing teams; past clients include Tokyo Marine Nichido Fire Insurance, Yamaha Motor, Daihatsu, and Omron.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50+ years of accident-free dangerous driving operations
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• SafeWorksminorOthersAccident investigation company referred in links section - described as using latest technology and long experience to investigate accidents that are still rare in Japan.
• ScopeOneminorOthersCustom motorcycle shop handling everything from regular bikes to custom bikes, car maintenance. Referenced as related homepage.
• Rocky MarineminorOthersMarine training services company. Referenced as a related homepage for ocean training.
• Aoba Road ServiceminorOthers24-hour, 365-day wrecker service for vehicle accident recovery and transport. Referenced as related homepage.
• Auto Service MatsuiminorOthersForeign car and domestic car (including classic cars) motor works shop. Referenced as related homepage.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Tokyo Fire Department Stunt Demonstration Unit: Government-affiliated rescue and safety demonstration unit that overlaps with Takahashi Racing's rescue and traffic safety demonstration services. Comparable in Japan but operates as a public sector entity rather than commercial stunt provider.

Direct peers

• Japan Action Enterprise (JAE): Japan's largest and most established stunt and action production company, founded by Sonny Chiba. Directly comparable as a Japanese stunt services provider serving film, TV, and commercials with similar stunt capabilities.
• Stunts Unlimited: Long-standing US-based collective of elite Hollywood stunt performers offering coordinated stunt services to film and TV productions. Comparable business model of providing professional stunt talent and coordination to major productions, though operating in the US market.
• TAIGA Action Entertainment: Japanese action and stunt production company providing stunt performers, wire work, and action direction for film, television, and commercial productions. Operates in the same niche and competes for the same Japanese production clients.

Broad incumbents

• Toei Company: Major Japanese film and television production studio, listed as a customer of Takahashi Racing. While primarily a production studio with internal capabilities, it competes in the same entertainment ecosystem and could vertically integrate stunt services at scale.
• Toho Co., Ltd. Major Japanese film studio and entertainment conglomerate, and a named customer of Takahashi Racing for productions like 日本沈免. Operates internal production capabilities but is also a major buyer of third-party stunt services, making it both a customer and a partial competitor in the broader production ecosystem.

Others

• Japan Stunt Players Association (JSPA): Industry association coordinating stunt performers in Japan. Relevant ecosystem participant that supports training, safety standards, and talent pipelines across competing stunt companies like Takahashi Racing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCuLfZ8OE9ppaoeMYSv8v-_A
• Facebookfacebook.com/takahashiracing

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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