Domestic Business Expansion through Alliances
First written in FY2017-Q1. 14 of 15 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q2. Latest entry: FY2026.
61 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「July 2025 Capital and business alliance with SHIFT.」
As part of its alliance-based business development, the company entered into a capital and business alliance with SHIFT. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「The company recognized contracted-service revenue from MANGA MIRAI, an electronic comics distribution service for North America launched with NTT DOCOMO in March 2025.」
MANGA MIRAI, the North American service being developed through collaboration with NTT DOCOMO and others, was launched in March 2025, resulting in the recognition of contracted-service revenue. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「Contracted-service revenue from NTT DOCOMO for the release of MANGA MIRAI, an electronic comics distribution service for North America」
The company has generated contracted-service revenue in connection with its collaboration with NTT DOCOMO and others on overseas electronic comics distribution ahead of the release of MANGA MIRAI. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「The company and MyAnimeList entered into business alliances with NTT DOCOMO, Akatsuki Inc. and HykeComic to provide an overseas electronic comics distribution service.」
The company has entered into business alliances with MyAnimeList, NTT DOCOMO, Akatsuki Inc. and HykeComic for overseas electronic comics distribution. - FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Manga Saison, which was revamped through the capital and business alliance with Credit Saison Co.,Ltd. in July 2022, is pursuing further service expansion and greater convenience as a bold initiative to develop new customer segments through collaboration with other companies rather than operating independently, including by beginning to link with the Permanent Points program at the end of October 2022.」
For Manga Saison, which was revamped through collaboration with Credit Saison Co.,Ltd., the company began linking with the Permanent Points program at the end of October 2022 and is expanding the service and improving convenience. - FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Manga Saison, which was revamped through the capital and business alliance with Credit Saison Co.,Ltd. in July 2022, is pursuing service expansion and bold initiatives to develop new customer segments through collaboration with other companies rather than operating independently.」
As part of its alliance initiatives to expand its domestic business, the company revamped Manga Saison through its capital and business alliance with Credit Saison Co.,Ltd. and is developing new customer segments and expanding the service. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「In March 2021, the company entered into a capital and business alliance with トーハン and became its largest shareholder. Through collaboration with トーハン, the company commercialized a service that adds and sells NFT-based digital benefits with print books, while also expanding its product lineup and advancing new initiatives.」
The capital and business alliance with トーハン has progressed into collaboration on print books with NFTs, electronic libraries, and distribution spanning print and digital formats. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「Promoting digital transformation in the publishing industry; digital transformation in the book distribution industry, including e-book sales; and business cooperation relating to the electronic library business」
Through its capital and business alliance with トーハン, the company is expanding its alliances into collaboration in book distribution, including print publishing, as well as e-books and electronic libraries. - FY2021-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「To contribute to the expanding e-book market and promote digital transformation among small and midsize publishers, the company began jointly developing with Kowa Computer Co., Ltd. a SaaS-based service for integrated management of e-book sales and royalties and print royalties.」
The company has begun joint development with a new collaboration partner and is expanding its alliance activities into services that support digital transformation at small and midsize publishers. - FY2020AdvancedAnnual report
「In addition, the four major publishers KADOKAWA, Kodansha, Shueisha and Shogakukan (in Japanese alphabetical order) are participating as shareholders of the company. The company has more than 2,000 publisher trading accounts and occupies a unique position that enables it to transact with all major publishers.」
The company identifies its capital and business relationships with major publishers and its trading base of more than 2,000 publisher accounts as specific progress in its domestic business foundation. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「We began providing e-book distribution solutions to “Jibun Shoten,” “comico PLUS,” “pixiv Comic,” “Medibang” and “Medibang Manga.”」
The company has begun providing distribution solutions to new alliance and collaboration partners, expanding its domestic business through alliances. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「During the fiscal year, in addition to strengthening existing businesses, the Company focused on expanding its operations by launching joint businesses with new alliance partners and an e-book distribution service for corporations, while actively recruiting personnel to accelerate future growth.」
Expanded its alliance-based business activities by launching joint businesses with new partners and a corporate e-book service. - FY2017-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In October, the Company began providing a distribution solution and distributing digital magazine content to Magamar Digital, the electronic version of Magamar, a magazine subscription service for stores, particularly hair salons, operated by Advance Co., Ltd., as a collaborative service.」
Started providing a distribution solution and distributing content to the electronic magazine service operated by new alliance partner Advance Co., Ltd. - FY2017-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In August, the Company entered into a capital alliance with Creatubbles Pte. Ltd., which operates Creatubbles, a social media service for children. As Creatubbles Pte. Ltd.’s exclusive distributor in Japan, the Company will provide comprehensive organizational support to achieve the objectives of the alliance, including establishing a framework for cooperation with business partners, promoting the business in Japan, and supporting the planned Creatubbles Japan subsidiary through the secondment of directors, personnel exchanges and administrative support.」
Entered into a capital alliance with Creatubbles Pte. Ltd. as a new domestic business alliance and established a specific support framework as its exclusive distributor in Japan. - FY2017-Q1First statedAnnual report
「In expanding the domestic business, the Company began developing business with new alliance partners.」
Started business initiatives with new alliance partners as a concrete measure to expand the domestic business.