Shochiku
- Company typePublic
- Founded1895
- HeadquartersTokyo, Japan
- Headcount501–1,000
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingServices
Shochiku firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Shochiku
- Legal name
- 松竹株式会社
- Website
- https://shochiku.co.jp
- Company type
- Public
- Founded year
- 1895
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 501–1,000 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Shochiku industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Film and Theater Entertainment
- NAICS
- Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters (71111), Motion Picture and Video Distribution (51212), Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131)
- SIC
- Services-Motion Picture Theaters (7830), Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Distribution (7822)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Anime Production (MPADACAF)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Animated Series Production (TV/Streaming) (MPADACAG)
Keywords
Where Shochiku is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Tokyo
- HQ country
- Japan
- HQ region
- Asia
Offices3 records
Markets served
Shochiku business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others
Revenue model
- Theater Ticket Sales: Revenue from kabuki, theatrical, and film performances at company-owned theaters including Kabukiza, Shinbashi Enbujyo, and Minamiza. Tickets sold through online systems, phone booking, and box offices.
- Film Distribution: Distribution of theatrical films including anime, live-action, and classic cinema through Shochiku's theater network and partnership channels.
- Anime Production Committee: Shochiku participates as a production committee lead for anime adaptations, generating revenue from broadcasting rights, streaming, merchandise, and international distribution.
- Merchandise and DVD/Blu-ray Sales: Sales of character goods, film pamphlets, DVDs, Blu-rays, and Kabuki-related merchandise through retail stores and e-commerce platforms.
- Real Estate: Real estate operations including the GINZA KABUKIZA complex and other properties in the Ginza area.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Per transaction | Kabuki theater performance pricing - multiple seat tiers |
| Unit Pricing | Per transaction | Shimbashi Enbujyo performance pricing |
| Unit Pricing | Per transaction | Mitsukoshi Theater performance pricing |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels6 records
Marketing channels5 records
Shochiku product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Shochiku operates a vertically integrated entertainment portfolio anchored by traditional kabuki and theatrical performances at company-owned venues (Kabukiza, Shinbashi Enbujō, Minamiza), film production and theatrical distribution through its cinema chain (SMT/MOVIX), anime production committee participation, real estate operations including the GINZA KABUKIZA complex, and supporting ticketing and merchandise businesses (Ticket Web Shochiku, Shochiku Store).
Product overview
Shochiku operates a diversified entertainment portfolio consisting of theater venues (Kabukiza, Shinbashi Enbujō, Minami-za, Osaka Shochiku-za), film production and distribution (cinema, anime, classics), e-commerce (Shochiku Store), ticketing services (Ticket Web Shochiku, Ticket Phone Shochiku), and performing arts companies (Shochiku Shinkigeki, Shinpa Theater Company). The company's integrated business model combines traditional kabuki theater with modern cinema distribution through cinema screens and multiplex theaters, supported by online and telephone ticketing platforms and a membership program (Shochiku Kabuki-kai).
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Kabukiza: Historic kabuki theater in Ginza, Tokyo
- 新橋演舞場 (Shimbashi Enbujyo)
- 南座 (Minamiza)
- 松竹芸能 (Shochiku Geino)
- 松竹新喜劇 (Shochiku Shinkigeki)
- 劇団新派 (Shinpa)
- 松竹歌舞伎会
- Ticket Web Shochiku
- 松竹ストア (Shochiku Store)
Products and services
- Ticket Web Shochiku (チケットWeb松竹) Online ticket reservation platform for kabuki, theatrical performances, and cinema screenings operated by Shochiku, available 24 hours with user registration, performance listings, and seat selection.
- Kabukiza Theater (歌舞伎座) Flagship kabuki theater located in Ginza, Tokyo, part of the GINZA KABUKIZA complex, featuring the main stage, an integrated office tower, gallery, and rooftop garden.
- Shinbashi Enbujō (新橋演舞場) Theater venue in Ginza, Tokyo primarily hosting theatrical productions, Shinkigeki comedy, and Shinpa performances.
- Minami-za (南座) Historic kabuki theater located in Kyoto's Gion district, traditionally hosting the New Year's kabuki performances.
- Shochiku Store (松竹ストア) Online shopping platform for DVDs, Blu-rays, merchandise, character goods, and kabuki-related products operated as Shochiku's e-commerce storefront.
- Cinema Kabuki (シネマ歌舞伎) Program bringing live kabuki theater performances to cinema screens, allowing audiences nationwide to experience kabuki performances outside of Tokyo and Kyoto.
- MET Live Viewings Screening of Metropolitan Opera live performances from New York in Japanese theaters, distributed by Shochiku.
- Shochiku Multiplex Theaters (SMT/MOVIX/109 Cinemas) Chain of movie theaters operated by wholly owned subsidiary Shochiku Multiplex Theaters (SMT) under brands including MOVIX and 109 Cinemas, providing nationwide cinema exhibition.
- Shochiku Shinkigeki (松竹新喜劇) Comedy theater troupe performing at Shinbashi Enbujō and touring nationwide, featuring established comedians and new talent.
- Shinpa Theater Company (劇団新派) Traditional Japanese theater company performing modern dramas and contemporary plays, featuring performers including Yaeko Mizutani II, Kuriko Nami, and Rokurō Kitamura.
- Shochiku Kabuki-kai Membership (松竹歌舞伎会) Membership program for kabuki enthusiasts offering exclusive benefits, advance ticket access, and member-only events, including a co-branded credit card with Mitsubishi UFJ NICOS.
- KAGURABACHI TV Anime (Anime Production Committee) TV anime adaptation of the KAGURABACHI manga produced by Cypic with Shochiku and CyberAgent as co-chief production partners, planned for global broadcast and streaming beginning April 2027.
- Oni no Hanayome (Bride of the Demon) Movie Theatrical film 'Bride of the Demon' (Oni no Hanayome) distributed by Shochiku, co-promoted with Japan's Digital Agency for the My Number Card awareness campaign.
- Shochiku Film Database (松竹・映画作品データベース) Comprehensive online database of Shochiku's film productions throughout its history, functioning as an archival reference resource.
- Shochiku Cinema Classics (松竹シネマクラシックス) Classic film screening program featuring restored Shochiku cinema masterpieces.
- Shochiku Cinema Plus (松竹シネマ＋) Premium cinema experience brand offering special screenings and curated events.
Companies that use Shochiku
Customer profileNamed customers2 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Shochiku technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Shochiku partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- CyberAgentcoreCyberAgent and Shochiku serve as co-chief production partners for the KAGURABACHI anime adaptation. CyberAgent group company Cypic handles animation production, with Shochiku providing distribution and production committee leadership.
- Cypic (CyberAgent Group)coreAnimation studio responsible for producing the KAGURABACHI anime adaptation. Cypic is a subsidiary of CyberAgent.
- MUSEminorDistribution partner for KAGURABACHI anime content
- SMG HOLDINGSminorDistribution partner for KAGURABACHI anime content
- Japan's Digital AgencyminorGovernment partnership for promotional collaboration on the movie 'Bride of the Demon' to raise awareness about My Number Card services, featuring signage displays in major cities.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Shochiku competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Studio Ghibli: Iconic Japanese animation studio producing theatrically released anime films in close coordination with distribution partners including Shochiku. Directly comparable as a flagship Japanese anime producer tied to theatrical exhibition.
- Toei Company: Long-standing Japanese film and anime studio (Dragon Ball, One Piece, Kamen Rider) with theater operations and a strong production committee track record. Directly competes in anime production committees and film distribution in Japan.
- Kadokawa Corporation: Major Japanese publishing, anime, and gaming conglomerate producing anime adaptations (e.g., via sibling studios). Competes directly in production committee leadership and IP-driven anime/film business model.
- Toho Co., Ltd. Japan's largest film studio and cinema operator (Toho Cinemas), competing head-to-head with Shochiku in theatrical distribution, cinema chains, and IP-led franchises (e.g., Godzilla). Most directly comparable incumbent in Japanese theatrical exhibition and film production.
- GAGA Corporation: Independent Japanese film distributor specializing in foreign and arthouse theatrical releases in Japan. Directly comparable as a film distributor competing for theatrical exhibition windows in the Japanese market.
Broad incumbents
- Aniplex (Sony Music Entertainment Japan): Subsidiary of Sony Group producing and licensing major anime titles (Demon Slayer, Fate series) globally. A larger incumbent in anime production and licensing, broadly overlapping with Shochiku's anime production committee activities.
- Nippon Television Holdings: Major Japanese broadcaster with significant anime investment (Studio Ghibli shareholder, multiple anime production committees). Overlaps with Shochiku in anime production committee leadership and distribution to broadcast platforms.
- Bandai Namco Holdings: Large Japanese entertainment conglomerate spanning anime (Sunrise), games, and merchandise. A broader incumbent that monetizes IP across multiple verticals with comparable anime production committee participation.
Others
- Hakuhodo DY Holdings: Japan's second-largest advertising agency group, frequently participating in anime and entertainment production committees. Adjacent ecosystem participant with overlapping commercial interest in anime IP and content marketing.
Regional players
- U-NEXT (USEN-NEXT HOLDINGS): Major Japanese streaming platform with growing anime catalog and production committee activity. A regional digital-native competitor that increasingly competes with Shochiku's anime and streaming distribution ambitions in Japan.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Shochiku leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Shochiku subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries4 records
Shochiku funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Shochiku M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments2 records
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Frequently asked questions about Shochiku
What does Shochiku do?
Shochiku operates a vertically integrated entertainment portfolio anchored by traditional kabuki and theatrical performances at company-owned venues (Kabukiza, Shinbashi Enbujō, Minamiza), film production and theatrical distribution through its cinema chain (SMT/MOVIX), anime production committee participation, real estate operations including the GINZA KABUKIZA complex, and supporting ticketing and merchandise businesses (Ticket Web Shochiku, Shochiku Store).
Is Shochiku a public or private company?
Shochiku is a public company. It is classified as public and is currently operating.
When was Shochiku founded?
Shochiku was founded in 1895. It employs 501 to 1,000 people.
Where is Shochiku based?
Shochiku is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, in the Asia region.
How does Shochiku make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Theater Ticket Sales are the primary driver. The others are film Distribution, anime Production Committee, merchandise and DVD/Blu-ray Sales and real Estate.
Who are Shochiku's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Studio Ghibli, Toei Company, Kadokawa Corporation, Toho Co., Ltd. and GAGA Corporation. Broad incumbents are Aniplex (Sony Music Entertainment Japan), Nippon Television Holdings and Bandai Namco Holdings. Hakuhodo DY Holdings is listed as an others. U-NEXT (USEN-NEXT HOLDINGS) is listed as a regional player.
Does Shochiku have an API?
No public API is recorded for Shochiku.
What industry is Shochiku in?
Shochiku's product category is Film and Theater Entertainment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is MPADACAF, Anime Production, with a secondary code of MPADACAG, Animated Series Production (TV/Streaming). Its NAICS code is 71111 and its SIC code is 7830.