What Cloud Nine does

Cloud Nine Inc. (株式会社クラウドナイン) is a privately held Japanese entertainment management and production company founded in February 2019 and headquartered in Harajuku, Shibuya, Tokyo, with a wholly-owned US subsidiary (CLOUD NINE USA INC) in Los Angeles. The company operates a vertically integrated entertainment platform organized around four branded divisions: CLOUD NINE MUSIC (a music label releasing singles, albums, and vinyl through CLOUD NINE LABEL), CLOUD NINE YOUTH (a music education business operating CLOUD NINE SCHOOL and CLOUD BOX LESSON), CLOUD NINE EVENTS (live event production under the Zipangu and PARK event brands), and CLOUD NINE FUTURE (an entertainment-innovation and corporate venture capital arm investing in entertainment content, tech, media, and film/anime production). Its core technology is the operational and IP platform connecting artist management, production, distribution, fan engagement, and capital deployment rather than a discrete software product.

The company generates revenue across five streams: artist management and production fees, music sales and streaming royalties through the label, ticketing and event production income, recurring music school tuition, and capital returns from its CVC portfolio. Pricing signals include tiered concert ticketing from ¥7,000 (B-seats) to ¥30,000 (VIP) for Ado's stadium shows, premium fan-club subscriptions at ¥1,000/month or ¥11,000/year, and limited-edition physical releases priced between ¥1,500 and ¥8,800. Customer segments are primarily Japanese music fans purchasing tickets, music, merchandise, and streaming content, and secondarily the managed artists themselves (singers, Vocaloid producers, voice actors, models, idols) who use the platform for career development, production, and booking. Distribution runs through Lawson Ticket, e+, Ticket Pia, Boardwalk, Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Prime Video, ABEMA, TwitCasting, and the company's own e-commerce storefront. The company is led by President and Representative Director Chigira Takuya (千木良 卓也) and Deputy President Endo Yuka (遠藤 由香), with no disclosed external institutional investors, parent company, or public listing.

Name

Cloud Nine

Legal name

株式会社クラウドナイン（Cloud Nine Inc.）

Website

https://cloud9pro.co.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Cloud Nine Inc. is a Tokyo-based, privately held Japanese entertainment company founded in 2019 that manages a roster of 300+ artists including Ado, operates a music label, music schools, live event production, and a corporate venture capital arm serving Japanese music fans and artists.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Kawada

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Artist Management & Production: Core business managing and producing musicians, vocalists, voice actors, models, and other entertainment talents. Revenue from management fees, production deals, and artist-related activities.
2. Music Production & Label: CLOUD NINE LABEL releases music by managed artists including singles, albums, and limited edition releases. Revenue from music sales, streaming, and related merchandise.
3. Event Production & Ticketing: Organizing and producing live concerts, tours, festival appearances, and special events. Revenue from ticket sales, venue productions, and event sponsorships.
4. Music School Operations: CLOUD NINE YOUTH operates music schools and lessons for aspiring artists and musicians.
5. Corporate Venture Capital: CVC arm making strategic investments in entertainment content companies, production companies, music labels, entertainment tech, media, and merchandising businesses to expand Japanese entertainment globally.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Cloud Nine is a Japanese entertainment management and production company that signs, develops, and manages a roster of 300+ artists (singers, Vocaloid producers, voice actors, models, idols), produces and releases their music through CLOUD NINE MUSIC / CLOUD NINE LABEL, organizes live concerts, tours, and festivals (CLOUD NINE EVENTS, Zipangu, PARK), and runs a music education business (CLOUD NINE YOUTH). The company also operates an official fan app with premium memberships and a corporate venture capital arm that invests in entertainment and entertainment-tech companies.

Product overview

Cloud Nine Inc. (株式会社クラウドナイン) is a Japanese artist management and entertainment production company founded in February 2019, headquartered in Harajuku, Tokyo. The company operates as a platform with multiple divisions: CLOUD NINE MUSIC (music label), CLOUD NINE YOUTH (music school via CLOUD NINE SCHOOL and CLOUD BOX LESSON), CLOUD NINE EVENTS (event production via Zipangu and PARK brands), and CLOUD NINE FUTURE (entertainment innovation with venture capital). The portfolio includes management of diverse artists (singers, songwriters, Vocaloid producers, illustrators, actors, voice actors, models, and idols), music production, live event organization, music education, and strategic investments in entertainment technology.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CLOUD NINE MUSIC: Music label division of Cloud Nine
• CLOUD NINE YOUTH
• CLOUD NINE EVENTS
• CLOUD NINE FUTURE
• CLOUD NINE VENTURE CAPITAL

Products and services

• CLOUD NINE MUSIC / CLOUD NINE LABEL Music label division responsible for artist recordings, music production, and label operations, managing releases and distribution through the CLOUD NINE LABEL platform for a roster of managed artists.
• CLOUD NINE YOUTH (Music School) Music school division offering music education services through CLOUD NINE SCHOOL and CLOUD BOX LESSON platforms for aspiring artists and musicians.
• CLOUD NINE EVENTS Event production division responsible for organizing and producing live events, concerts, tours, and festivals, including the company's own Zipangu and PARK event brands.
• CLOUD NINE FUTURE Entertainment innovation division focused on future-oriented entertainment ventures including venture capital investments, space-related projects, and emerging technology initiatives.
• CLOUD NINE VENTURE CAPITAL (CVC) Corporate venture capital arm investing in production companies, music labels, entertainment tech, media, merchandising, marketing, research, and film/anime production companies to help Japanese entertainment content expand globally.
• CLOUD NINE SCHOOL Music school operated under CLOUD NINE YOUTH division, providing formal music education programs for aspiring artists.
• CLOUD BOX LESSON Music lesson service offering flexible, box-style music instruction as part of the CLOUD NINE YOUTH education platform.
• Zipangu Japanese music event brand operated by CLOUD NINE EVENTS, producing concerts and live music events including 'CLOUD NINE presents Zipangu'.
• PARK Event venue and brand operated by Cloud Nine Inc. through CLOUD NINE EVENTS, hosting live performances and events.
• Cloud Nine Official App (Premium Membership) Official mobile application providing artist news, live ticket pre-sales for premium members, exclusive content, and manager blogs. Premium membership is offered at ¥1,000/month or ¥11,000/year with goods.
• Ado STADIUM LIVE 2026 'Ao' Two-day stadium concert event for managed artist Ado held at Nissan Stadium on July 4-5, 2026, with VIP (¥30,000), SS (¥20,000), S (¥15,000), A (¥10,000), and B (¥7,000) ticket tiers.
• Hirate Yurina Budokan Live 'Anatatanokinrute' First solo concert by managed artist Hirate Yurina at Nippon Budokan with VIP (¥20,000), S-seat (¥15,000), and A-seat (¥10,000) ticket tiers.
• Cloud Nine Fes 2026 'Tekinroku' Company's first self-organized music festival, held on September 19, 2026, bringing together its managed artists under a single event brand.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ado's Nissan Stadium concerts sold out multiple ticket tiers including VIP (¥30,000) and SS seats (¥20,000)
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and major.

• Henn na HotelcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 September 2025Partnership with Henn na Hotel to launch Cloud Nine brand-themed collaboration rooms. The 60th brand-themed room at Henn na Hotel Tokyo Hamamatsucho features exclusive merchandise packages with artists Ado, shallm, and Yurina Hirate. Room rates start at ¥36,300 with breakfast.
• Guinness World RecordsminorOthers · 19 September 2025Henn na Hotel received Guinness World Records recognition as the hotel chain with the most brand-themed room sponsorships globally, with Cloud Nine being a key partner for their 60th branded room.
• 7 Tower Operators (CLOUD NINE TOWER)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with 7 tower operators across Japan: Sapporo TV Tower, Kobe Port Tower, Yokohama Marine Tower, Nagoya MIRAI Tower, Fukuoka Tower, Tokyo Tower, and Nidec Kyoto Tower for branded content and merchandise.
• Michel MacaronminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPhantom Siita collaboration with fashion brand Michel Macaron including limited merchandise, pop-up gallery, and co-branded content.
• Hokkaido Nippon-Ham FightersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPhantom Siita first pitch and special performance at ES CON FIELD HOKKAIDO baseball stadium. Performance at After Game event following Fighters home games.
• SAKAE SP-RING FestivalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual participation in SAKAE SP-RING, a major live music circuit in the Tokai region featuring multiple venues.
• ROCK IN JAPAN FESTIVALminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual appearance at ROCK IN JAPAN FESTIVAL, one of Japan's largest outdoor rock festivals held in Chiba.
• LollapaloozaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdo confirmed for official aftershow performance at Lollapalooza 2026 in Chicago, expanding international festival presence.
• Xbox Game Studios / MicrosoftminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdo confirmed as main cast member for 'STRANGER THAN HEAVEN' game releasing on Xbox Game Pass, PlayStation 5, and Steam. Also featured on main theme song collaboration with Snoop Dogg, Tori Kelly, and Satoshi Fujihara.
• ABEMAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdo's song '春に舞う' (Haru ni Mau) serving as theme song for ABEMA's romance reality show series '今日、好きになりました。'
• DIGVII (Shufu to Seikatsusha)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPhantom Siita photobook second edition and stage reading musical production under DIGVII's new IP project 'STAGE × PHOTOBOOK IP PROJECT'
• TOKYO LIGHTS / Projection Mapping CompetitionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdo music medley used in opening performance at international projection mapping competition, featuring MPLUSPLUS DANCERS performance team.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Horipro: Japanese talent agency managing entertainers, artists, voice actors and idols with integrated music, TV and live event opportunities. Closely aligns with Cloud Nine's diversified artist roster and live production capabilities.
• Being Inc. Japanese entertainment company historically focused on music production, artist management and live performances. Comparable legacy-style operations to Cloud Nine's label + management + events mix, particularly in the J-pop/J-rock artist segment.
• LDH Japan: Japan-based entertainment group combining artist management, music production, live events and lifestyle IP. Overlaps with Cloud Nine's integrated management-label-events-platform structure.
• Amuse Inc. Japanese artist management and music label company managing a roster of major artists and operating across talent management, music production and live events. Directly comparable to Cloud Nine's artist management + label + event platform model in the Japan market.
• Stardust Promotion: Major Japanese talent agency with a large artist and idol roster spanning musicians, models and actors. Comparable to Cloud Nine's talent management breadth and multi-category artist mix.

Broad incumbents

• Universal Music Japan: Japanese arm of a major global recorded-music group, distributing and producing music for both Japanese and international artists. Comparable to Cloud Nine's label business (CLOUD NINE LABEL) but with established global distribution.
• HYBE Co., Ltd. Korean-headquartered global entertainment platform operating labels, artist management and concert production at global scale. Useful broad incumbent comparable for Cloud Nine's ambitions to expand Japanese entertainment content globally.
• Warner Music Japan: Japanese label operations of a global music group, handling recording, artist development and content distribution for domestic and international acts. Comparable surface area to Cloud Nine's label and management functions.
• Sony Music Entertainment Japan: Major Japanese recorded-music business covering label operations, artist management and concert production. Overlaps with Cloud Nine's music release and live event streams within Japan.
• Avex Group Holdings: Large Japanese entertainment conglomerate spanning music labels, artist management, live events, digital content and merchandise. Operates as a one-stop platform comparable to Cloud Nine's vertical structure but at meaningfully greater scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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