The Bushiroad founder disclosed his decision last year, when he turned 65, to bring forward his retirement as president against the backdrop of AI's rapid evolution, and the successor is said to be 32. He also discussed the behind-the-scenes details of the sale of New Japan Pro-Wrestling and the trading card strategy for Palworld.
The founder believed that, having turned 65 the previous year, the position should change from him to a younger generation, and made public his decision to bring forward his retirement as president. In response to the rapid evolution of AI and the accelerating pace of change in society, he judged that an early change of generations was more appropriate than a long-term plan.
As a result, the change of president was brought forward by about 1 year from the original schedule. He also cited concerns about his physical capacity, saying that, as departments and personnel capable of making full use of AI emerge, it would be difficult for him to acquire those skills himself.
The article emphasizes that the successor is reported to be 32, and also includes explanations of the trading card strategy for Palworld and the behind-the-scenes details of the sale of New Japan Pro-Wrestling.