K-PRO
K-PRO is a Tokyo-based comedy live-event producer and talent management agency that operates the Narugeki theater in Shinjuku, runs 100+ annual comedy shows through platforms like TIGET and Zaiko, and manages 40+ affiliated comedians including the Primal female-comedian organization.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2008
- HeadquartersShinjuku, Japan
- Headcount—
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingServices
What K-PRO does
K-PRO (株式会社K-PRO) is a privately held Japanese comedy live-event production and talent management company headquartered in Nishi-Shinjuku, Tokyo. The company operates a permanent comedy theater called Narugeki (ナルゲキ) and produces a recurring portfolio of live comedy formats including flagship events Gyouretsu no Sentou and K-PRO Premium LIVE, competitive battle shows (Toppare, Regist League, Stallion Series, Scryed Live), and youth-talent development programs (Nexsta, Ibuki, Wakamusha). Beyond live production, K-PRO runs a talent agency managing 40+ affiliated comedians, produces events for external clients, and operates sub-brands including Primal (a female-comedian organization) and Tera-Smile PROJECT (a girls' entertainment/idol venture).
The company's underlying technology is non-proprietary; distribution depends entirely on third-party ticketing platforms — primarily TIGET for primary sales, Zaiko for streaming and delivery tickets, 7ticket for regional shows, and LivePocket as a secondary channel — alongside social media marketing via Twitter/X and Instagram. There is no native mobile app, no proprietary API, and no AI/ML capability disclosed. The competitive position rests on a two-decade operating history, an integrated venue-performer-audience flywheel, and a structured talent pipeline rather than any technological moat.
The business model is overwhelmingly B2C and ticketing-driven. Primary revenue comes from per-show ticket sales ranging from ¥500 (youth events) to ¥2,500 (premium events), with a recurring DMM-based online salon subscription line discontinued in December 2025. Secondary revenue streams include talent management commissions and external event production services. The registered capital is ¥20,499,900 and the company is wholly founder-led by representative director Kojima Kina (児島気奈), with no disclosed institutional investors, parent company, or external funding. Customer segments are diversified across general audiences, middle/high school students (via free campaigns), young performers aged 16-22, and managed comedy talent.
K-PRO firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- K-PRO
- Legal name
- 株式会社K-PRO
- Website
- https://kpro-web.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2008
- Operating status
- Operating
- Short description
- K-PRO is a Tokyo-based comedy live-event producer and talent management agency that operates the Narugeki theater in Shinjuku, runs 100+ annual comedy shows through platforms like TIGET and Zaiko, and manages 40+ affiliated comedians including the Primal female-comedian organization.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
K-PRO industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Live Comedy Entertainment
- NAICS
- Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131), Agents and Managers for Artists, Athletes, Entertainers, and Other Public Figures (7114), Other Performing Arts Companies (711190)
- SIC
- Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Motion Picture Theaters (7830)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Stand-Up Comedy Shows (MPAGACAA)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Comedy Clubs (Nightlife Venues) (MPAGAIAH), Touring & Production Services (Staging, Lighting, Sound, Video) (MPAIAFAF), Virtual Theater, Comedy & Performing Arts (Digital Performances) (MPAGAOAF)
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Where K-PRO is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Shinjuku
- HQ country
- Japan
- HQ region
- Asia
Offices1 record
Markets served
K-PRO business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others
Revenue model
- Live Event Ticket Sales: Primary revenue stream from ticket sales for comedy live events. Tickets are sold through multiple platforms including TIGET, Zaiko, 7ticket, and LivePocket. Pricing varies by show from 500 yen to 2,500 yen for general admission.
- Online Salon Membership: DMM-based online salon membership providing exclusive content and early access to tickets. The service was closed in December 2025.
- Talent Management: Management and agency services for comedians and entertainers. Revenue derived from bookings, appearances, and management representation.
- Event Production Services: Production and co-production of comedy events for external clients and partners. The company provides event planning, venue coordination, and talent booking services.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | General admission battle live shows (e.g., Barukingu Battle) |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Youth battle live events (Regist League) |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Premium special live events |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Agency member battle live shows (Stallion series) |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Same-day ticket pricing adjustment (2024) |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels6 records
Marketing channels4 records
K-PRO product offering
Product offeringCore offering
K-PRO produces and operates a portfolio of recurring live comedy shows at its permanent venue Narugeki in Nishi-Shinjuku, Tokyo, and at partner venues. The company sells tickets to individual audience members through third-party platforms (TIGET, Zaiko, 7ticket, LivePocket) and runs multiple branded show formats including battle lives, premium specials, youth competitions, and talent development showcases. In parallel, K-PRO provides talent management services for affiliated comedians and event production services for external clients.
Product overview
K-PRO is a Japanese comedy live show production and talent management company operating a portfolio of live comedy products. The core offering consists of regularly scheduled live comedy events held at their permanent venue (Narugaki in Nishi-Shinjuku, Tokyo) and various external venues. Their product lineup includes premium specials like K-PROプレミアムLIVE and 行列の先頭, competitive battle formats (レジスタleague!, スタリオン series, スクリュードライブ!, バーキングバトル, S.S.ゴールドステージ), talent development shows (ネクスタ, 漫才工作教室, いぶき, 若武者), and themed events. They also manage comedians through their talent agency and provide event production services for external clients. Revenue streams include ticket sales (via TIGET, 7ticket, livepocket) and streaming/delivery (via ZAIKO, stream-ticket.com). They operate sub-brands including プライマル (female comedian group) and Tera-Smile PROJECT (singing/dancing entertainment group with acts like はいどーも！テラスマです！).
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- K-PRO牧場: Talent management division for managed comedians.
- ナルゲキ
- プライマル
- Tera-Smile PROJECT
Products and services
- Toppare (トッパレ) K-PRO's flagship recurring battle live comedy show, running since 2004. Features competitive performances by affiliated comedians with audience voting. Audience members buy individual tickets per show.
- Gyouretsu no Sentou (行列の先頭) Premium special live comedy show running since 2004, featuring top-line comedians and special guest appearances. Sold as individual tickets, typically at the premium price point (around 2,000 yen).
- Regist League (レジスタリーグ！) U-22 (ages 16–22) battle live competition series where amateur and professional young comedians compete for recognition. The series serves as K-PRO's youth talent development platform and is open to public audience ticket purchase.
- Stallion Series (スタリオンシリーズ) Agency battle live series divided into First, Second, and Third tiers, where K-PRO-affiliated comedians compete with promotion and demotion based on results. Tickets are sold per show; first/senior tier typically 1,800 yen, premium events up to 2,500 yen.
- Wakamusha (若武者) Battle live show series for comedians with approximately 7 years of experience. Targets mid-career affiliated comedians in a competitive format, sold as individual tickets per show.
- Ibuki (いぶき)
Companies that use K-PRO
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
K-PRO technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
K-PRO partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators3 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights5 records
K-PRO competitors and assessment
Company assessmentRegional players
- HOT STUFF PROMOTION: Japanese live event promoter specializing in music and entertainment events across Japan. Comparable in live event ticketing and venue operations, though with a music-first rather than comedy-first focus.
- DISK GARAGE Co., Ltd. Japanese live event promoter and venue operator running music and entertainment events nationwide. Comparable in ticketing platform and venue management operations, with a music-centric focus.
Broad incumbents
- Sony Music Artists Inc. (SMA): Talent agency affiliated with Sony Music that manages artists across comedy, music, and entertainment. Comparable in artist management depth and event production capability, with stronger corporate backing.
- Watanabe Entertainment Co., Ltd. Major Japanese talent agency managing comedians, actors, and entertainers, with production and event capabilities. Comparable in talent management function, though significantly larger and more diversified.
- Oscar Promotion Co., Ltd. Japanese talent agency managing comedians, actors, and entertainers with associated production activities. Directly comparable on the talent management side, though with a broader entertainment portfolio.
- Stardust Promotion Co., Ltd. Large Japanese talent agency with comedy and idol divisions producing live events. Comparable business model across talent management and live event production, though operating at a much larger scale.
- Kyodo Tokyo Inc. Long-established Japanese talent agency and event producer with broad entertainment portfolio spanning comedy, music, and TV production. Comparable to K-PRO in talent representation and event production scope, but operates at materially larger scale and across more verticals.
- Amuse Inc. Tokyo-headquartered artist management and entertainment production firm. While primarily music-oriented, Amuse operates a similar integrated model of talent management plus live event production, making it a structural comparable to K-PRO.
Direct peers
- Yoshimoto Kogyo Co., Ltd. Japan's dominant comedy talent agency and live event producer, operating multiple theaters (e.g., Lumine the Yoshimoto, Namba Grand Kagetsu) and managing hundreds of comedians. Most directly comparable peer given K-PRO's similar combination of venue ownership, talent management, and live comedy production.
Emerging players
- FRONTIER WORKS Inc. Japanese entertainment production firm tied to the Yoshimoto-affiliated ecosystem that produces comedy and idol live events. Comparable as a smaller, content-focused live event producer targeting niche audiences.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
K-PRO social profiles
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K-PRO leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
K-PRO funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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K-PRO M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about K-PRO
What does K-PRO do?
K-PRO produces and operates a portfolio of recurring live comedy shows at its permanent venue Narugeki in Nishi-Shinjuku, Tokyo, and at partner venues. The company sells tickets to individual audience members through third-party platforms (TIGET, Zaiko, 7ticket, LivePocket) and runs multiple branded show formats including battle lives, premium specials, youth competitions, and talent development showcases. In parallel, K-PRO provides talent management services for affiliated comedians and event production services for external clients.
Is K-PRO a public or private company?
K-PRO is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was K-PRO founded?
K-PRO was founded in 2008.
Where is K-PRO based?
K-PRO is headquartered in Shinjuku, Japan, in the Asia region.
How does K-PRO make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Live Event Ticket Sales are the primary driver. The others are online Salon Membership, talent Management and event Production Services.
Who are K-PRO's main competitors?
Regional players on record are HOT STUFF PROMOTION and DISK GARAGE Co., Ltd.. Broad incumbents are Sony Music Artists Inc. (SMA), Watanabe Entertainment Co., Ltd., Oscar Promotion Co., Ltd., Stardust Promotion Co., Ltd., Kyodo Tokyo Inc. and Amuse Inc.. Yoshimoto Kogyo Co., Ltd. is listed as a direct peer. FRONTIER WORKS Inc. is listed as an emerging player.
Does K-PRO have an API?
No public API is recorded for K-PRO.
What industry is K-PRO in?
K-PRO's product category is Live Comedy Entertainment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is MPAGACAA, Stand-Up Comedy Shows, with a secondary code of MPAGAIAH, Comedy Clubs (Nightlife Venues). Its NAICS code is 71131 and its SIC code is 7900.