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NEWS
NEWS
NEWS
NEWS
NEWS
2/3/26
Update
New “ARTICLE” Section Launched on Our Corporate Website — First Article Now Live
2/3/26
Update
New “ARTICLE” Section Launched on Our Corporate Website — First Article Now Live
2/3/26
Update
New “ARTICLE” Section Launched on Our Corporate Website — First Article Now Live
2/3/26
Update
New “ARTICLE” Section Launched on Our Corporate Website — First Article Now Live
2/3/26
Update
New “ARTICLE” Section Launched on Our Corporate Website — First Article Now Live
1/15/26
Media
Events
The 2nd Asia Koshien Tournament, Co-Hosted by SHAPE, Has Been Held
1/15/26
Media
Events
The 2nd Asia Koshien Tournament, Co-Hosted by SHAPE, Has Been Held
1/15/26
Media
Events
The 2nd Asia Koshien Tournament, Co-Hosted by SHAPE, Has Been Held
1/15/26
Media
Events
The 2nd Asia Koshien Tournament, Co-Hosted by SHAPE, Has Been Held
1/15/26
Media
Events
The 2nd Asia Koshien Tournament, Co-Hosted by SHAPE, Has Been Held
12/24/25
Media
Events
SHAPE Sports and Pyrus Academy Hold the Second “Baseball × Agriculture Experience Program”
12/24/25
Media
Events
SHAPE Sports and Pyrus Academy Hold the Second “Baseball × Agriculture Experience Program”
12/24/25
Media
Events
SHAPE Sports and Pyrus Academy Hold the Second “Baseball × Agriculture Experience Program”
12/24/25
Media
Events
SHAPE Sports and Pyrus Academy Hold the Second “Baseball × Agriculture Experience Program”
12/24/25
Media
Events
SHAPE Sports and Pyrus Academy Hold the Second “Baseball × Agriculture Experience Program”
SERVICES
SERVICES
SERVICES
SERVICES
SERVICES
WHY SHAPE Partners
WHY SHAPE Partners
WHY SHAPE Partners
WHY SHAPE Partners
WHY SHAPE Partners
Strategy
×
Expertise
Led by veterans from top strategy firms who ensure the overall quality of each project. Furthermore, we leverage our trusted network of professionals to mobilize experts tailored to the client's industry and project theme, assembling the optimal team for every engagement.
Long-Term Partnership
×
Flexible Support
We work alongside our clients for the long term, partnering closely until their aspirations take shape and generate new value. For this reason, we do not offer standardized, short-term “package” services. Instead, we provide customized support tailored to each client’s situation and stage of business, with flexible team structures and fee arrangements designed to meet their specific needs.
A Global Network Across Industries and Markets
Established our Singapore office in 2024, enabling us to support clients by leveraging a broad network across Southeast Asia.
Actively supporting the planning and operations of the Asia Koshien tournament, held in Indonesia since 2024, and maintaining extensive relationships with both Japanese and local sponsor companies across the ASEAN region.
EXPERT
EXPERT
Advisor
Kimiyasu Kudo
After graduating from Nagoya Denki High School (now Aikodai Meiden High School), he joined the Seibu Lions and later played for several leading Japanese professional baseball teams, including the Fukuoka Daiei Hawks, Yomiuri Giants, and Yokohama BayStars. During his playing career, he was part of teams that achieved 14 league championships and 11 Japan Series titles, earning the nickname “the championship specialist.” He recorded a total of 224 career wins and maintained an active professional career for 29 seasons, officially announcing his retirement in 2011.
In 2015, he was appointed Manager of the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks, leading the team to five Japan Series championships over seven seasons until stepping down in 2021.
He completed a Master’s degree in Physical Education at the Graduate School of Comprehensive Human Sciences, University of Tsukuba, in 2020. Since 2022, he has been enrolled in the university’s doctoral program, where he is engaged in research and health screening initiatives toward obtaining a PhD in Sports Medicine.
He has been an Advisor at SHAPE Partners since 2024.
Advisor
Kimiyasu Kudo
After graduating from Nagoya Denki High School (now Aikodai Meiden High School), he joined the Seibu Lions and later played for several leading Japanese professional baseball teams, including the Fukuoka Daiei Hawks, Yomiuri Giants, and Yokohama BayStars. During his playing career, he was part of teams that achieved 14 league championships and 11 Japan Series titles, earning the nickname “the championship specialist.” He recorded a total of 224 career wins and maintained an active professional career for 29 seasons, officially announcing his retirement in 2011.
In 2015, he was appointed Manager of the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks, leading the team to five Japan Series championships over seven seasons until stepping down in 2021.
He completed a Master’s degree in Physical Education at the Graduate School of Comprehensive Human Sciences, University of Tsukuba, in 2020. Since 2022, he has been enrolled in the university’s doctoral program, where he is engaged in research and health screening initiatives toward obtaining a PhD in Sports Medicine.
He has been an Advisor at SHAPE Partners since 2024.
SHAPE Sports CSO
(Chief Sales Officer)
Shogo Shibata
After graduating from Aikodai Meiden High School and the Faculty of Letters at Meiji University, he played professional baseball for three years with the Yomiuri Giants. He is recognized as the first former professional baseball player and entrepreneur in Japan diagnosed with Behçet’s disease, a rare condition.
Following his retirement from professional baseball, he transitioned into consulting, becoming the first former professional baseball player to join the global consulting firm Accenture. He was part of the Manufacturing and Distribution practice, where he worked for three and a half years.
In 2019, he became independent, leveraging expertise across sports business and consulting. He has supported numerous projects in strategy development, marketing, business development, and public relations, collaborating closely with professionals across each field.
He is also the founder and representative of the international tournament “Asia Koshien,” through which he has built an extensive network across Japan and Southeast Asia. His strength lies in a hands-on, execution-oriented approach, working closely with stakeholders on the ground to drive initiatives from concept through implementation.
He joined the SHAPE Group as Chief Sales Officer (CSO) in January 2026.
SHAPE Sports CSO
(Chief Sales Officer)
Shogo Shibata
After graduating from Aikodai Meiden High School and the Faculty of Letters at Meiji University, he played professional baseball for three years with the Yomiuri Giants. He is recognized as the first former professional baseball player and entrepreneur in Japan diagnosed with Behçet’s disease, a rare condition.
Following his retirement from professional baseball, he transitioned into consulting, becoming the first former professional baseball player to join the global consulting firm Accenture. He was part of the Manufacturing and Distribution practice, where he worked for three and a half years.
In 2019, he became independent, leveraging expertise across sports business and consulting. He has supported numerous projects in strategy development, marketing, business development, and public relations, collaborating closely with professionals across each field.
He is also the founder and representative of the international tournament “Asia Koshien,” through which he has built an extensive network across Japan and Southeast Asia. His strength lies in a hands-on, execution-oriented approach, working closely with stakeholders on the ground to drive initiatives from concept through implementation.
He joined the SHAPE Group as Chief Sales Officer (CSO) in January 2026.
LEADERSHIP
LEADERSHIP
LEADERSHIP
LEADERSHIP
LEADERSHIP
Representative Director, CEO
Kohei Fujikuma
He previously worked at A.T. Kearney as a Manager and Boston Consulting Group as a Principal, after graduating from the Faculty of Science at University of Tokyo and completing a master’s degree at its Graduate School of Frontier Sciences.
He has consistently led projects with clients across entertainment and sports, consumer goods, healthcare, and media, focusing on business strategy, new business development, and marketing strategy. During university, he was a member of the varsity baseball team and contributed as the cleanup hitter in his senior year to five league wins in the Tokyo Big Six Baseball League.
Representative Director, CEO
Kohei Fujikuma
He previously worked at A.T. Kearney as a Manager and Boston Consulting Group as a Principal, after graduating from the Faculty of Science at University of Tokyo and completing a master’s degree at its Graduate School of Frontier Sciences.
He has consistently led projects with clients across entertainment and sports, consumer goods, healthcare, and media, focusing on business strategy, new business development, and marketing strategy. During university, he was a member of the varsity baseball team and contributed as the cleanup hitter in his senior year to five league wins in the Tokyo Big Six Baseball League.
Representative Director, CEO
Kohei Fujikuma
He previously worked at A.T. Kearney as a Manager and Boston Consulting Group as a Principal, after graduating from the Faculty of Science at University of Tokyo and completing a master’s degree at its Graduate School of Frontier Sciences.
He has consistently led projects with clients across entertainment and sports, consumer goods, healthcare, and media, focusing on business strategy, new business development, and marketing strategy. During university, he was a member of the varsity baseball team and contributed as the cleanup hitter in his senior year to five league wins in the Tokyo Big Six Baseball League.
Representative Director, CEO
Kohei Fujikuma
He previously worked at A.T. Kearney as a Manager and Boston Consulting Group as a Principal, after graduating from the Faculty of Science at University of Tokyo and completing a master’s degree at its Graduate School of Frontier Sciences.
He has consistently led projects with clients across entertainment and sports, consumer goods, healthcare, and media, focusing on business strategy, new business development, and marketing strategy. During university, he was a member of the varsity baseball team and contributed as the cleanup hitter in his senior year to five league wins in the Tokyo Big Six Baseball League.
Representative Director, CEO
Kohei Fujikuma
He previously worked at A.T. Kearney as a Manager and Boston Consulting Group as a Principal, after graduating from the Faculty of Science at University of Tokyo and completing a master’s degree at its Graduate School of Frontier Sciences.
He has consistently led projects with clients across entertainment and sports, consumer goods, healthcare, and media, focusing on business strategy, new business development, and marketing strategy. During university, he was a member of the varsity baseball team and contributed as the cleanup hitter in his senior year to five league wins in the Tokyo Big Six Baseball League.
Managing Director, COO
CEO, SHAPE Sports
Takehiro Komamiya
He joined the firm in 2023 after working at Boston Consulting Group as a Project Leader, following his undergraduate and master’s studies at the University of Tokyo in agricultural and life sciences.
He has led numerous growth strategy, business strategy, and new business development projects across sports and entertainment, media, and consumer goods. In recent years, he has overseen the firm’s sports practice and led the establishment of SHAPE Sports in 2025. During university, he played varsity baseball and later served as a student coach, and after graduation worked as a coach and assistant manager for his alma mater’s high school baseball team.
Managing Director, COO
CEO, SHAPE Sports
Takehiro Komamiya
He joined the firm in 2023 after working at Boston Consulting Group as a Project Leader, following his undergraduate and master’s studies at the University of Tokyo in agricultural and life sciences.
He has led numerous growth strategy, business strategy, and new business development projects across sports and entertainment, media, and consumer goods. In recent years, he has overseen the firm’s sports practice and led the establishment of SHAPE Sports in 2025. During university, he played varsity baseball and later served as a student coach, and after graduation worked as a coach and assistant manager for his alma mater’s high school baseball team.
Managing Director, COO
CEO, SHAPE Sports
Takehiro Komamiya
He joined the firm in 2023 after working at Boston Consulting Group as a Project Leader, following his undergraduate and master’s studies at the University of Tokyo in agricultural and life sciences.
He has led numerous growth strategy, business strategy, and new business development projects across sports and entertainment, media, and consumer goods. In recent years, he has overseen the firm’s sports practice and led the establishment of SHAPE Sports in 2025. During university, he played varsity baseball and later served as a student coach, and after graduation worked as a coach and assistant manager for his alma mater’s high school baseball team.
Managing Director, COO
CEO, SHAPE Sports
Takehiro Komamiya
He joined the firm in 2023 after working at Boston Consulting Group as a Project Leader, following his undergraduate and master’s studies at the University of Tokyo in agricultural and life sciences.
He has led numerous growth strategy, business strategy, and new business development projects across sports and entertainment, media, and consumer goods. In recent years, he has overseen the firm’s sports practice and led the establishment of SHAPE Sports in 2025. During university, he played varsity baseball and later served as a student coach, and after graduation worked as a coach and assistant manager for his alma mater’s high school baseball team.
Managing Director, COO
CEO, SHAPE Sports
Takehiro Komamiya
He joined the firm in 2023 after working at Boston Consulting Group as a Project Leader, following his undergraduate and master’s studies at the University of Tokyo in agricultural and life sciences.
He has led numerous growth strategy, business strategy, and new business development projects across sports and entertainment, media, and consumer goods. In recent years, he has overseen the firm’s sports practice and led the establishment of SHAPE Sports in 2025. During university, he played varsity baseball and later served as a student coach, and after graduation worked as a coach and assistant manager for his alma mater’s high school baseball team.
Head of Singapore Office
Eisuke Tanaka
He graduated from the Faculty of Economics at the University of Tokyo, studied at Stanford University and Nanjing University, and began his career at Boston Consulting Group, where he served as a Project Leader primarily on public sector engagements.
His experience spans mid-term corporate planning, business and M&A strategy, human capital strategy, and digital transformation for a wide range of organizations including sovereign funds, entertainment companies, transportation, telecommunications, housing developers, and semiconductor firms. He joined SHAPE Partners in 2023, and in 2024 led the launch of the Singapore office, driving the firm’s expansion across Asia.
Head of Singapore Office
Eisuke Tanaka
He graduated from the Faculty of Economics at the University of Tokyo, studied at Stanford University and Nanjing University, and began his career at Boston Consulting Group, where he served as a Project Leader primarily on public sector engagements.
His experience spans mid-term corporate planning, business and M&A strategy, human capital strategy, and digital transformation for a wide range of organizations including sovereign funds, entertainment companies, transportation, telecommunications, housing developers, and semiconductor firms. He joined SHAPE Partners in 2023, and in 2024 led the launch of the Singapore office, driving the firm’s expansion across Asia.
Head of Singapore Office
Eisuke Tanaka
He graduated from the Faculty of Economics at the University of Tokyo, studied at Stanford University and Nanjing University, and began his career at Boston Consulting Group, where he served as a Project Leader primarily on public sector engagements.
His experience spans mid-term corporate planning, business and M&A strategy, human capital strategy, and digital transformation for a wide range of organizations including sovereign funds, entertainment companies, transportation, telecommunications, housing developers, and semiconductor firms. He joined SHAPE Partners in 2023, and in 2024 led the launch of the Singapore office, driving the firm’s expansion across Asia.
Head of Singapore Office
Eisuke Tanaka
He graduated from the Faculty of Economics at the University of Tokyo, studied at Stanford University and Nanjing University, and began his career at Boston Consulting Group, where he served as a Project Leader primarily on public sector engagements.
His experience spans mid-term corporate planning, business and M&A strategy, human capital strategy, and digital transformation for a wide range of organizations including sovereign funds, entertainment companies, transportation, telecommunications, housing developers, and semiconductor firms. He joined SHAPE Partners in 2023, and in 2024 led the launch of the Singapore office, driving the firm’s expansion across Asia.
Head of Singapore Office
Eisuke Tanaka
He graduated from the Faculty of Economics at the University of Tokyo, studied at Stanford University and Nanjing University, and began his career at Boston Consulting Group, where he served as a Project Leader primarily on public sector engagements.
His experience spans mid-term corporate planning, business and M&A strategy, human capital strategy, and digital transformation for a wide range of organizations including sovereign funds, entertainment companies, transportation, telecommunications, housing developers, and semiconductor firms. He joined SHAPE Partners in 2023, and in 2024 led the launch of the Singapore office, driving the firm’s expansion across Asia.
EXPERT
EXPERT
EXPERT
EXPERT
Advisor
Kimiyasu Kudo
After graduating from Nagoya Denki High School (now Aikodai Meiden High School), he joined the Seibu Lions and later played for several leading Japanese professional baseball teams, including the Fukuoka Daiei Hawks, Yomiuri Giants, and Yokohama BayStars. During his playing career, he was part of teams that achieved 14 league championships and 11 Japan Series titles, earning the nickname “the championship specialist.” He recorded a total of 224 career wins and maintained an active professional career for 29 seasons, officially announcing his retirement in 2011.
In 2015, he was appointed Manager of the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks, leading the team to five Japan Series championships over seven seasons until stepping down in 2021.
He completed a Master’s degree in Physical Education at the Graduate School of Comprehensive Human Sciences, University of Tsukuba, in 2020. Since 2022, he has been enrolled in the university’s doctoral program, where he is engaged in research and health screening initiatives toward obtaining a PhD in Sports Medicine.
He has been an Advisor at SHAPE Partners since 2024.
Advisor
Kimiyasu Kudo
After graduating from Nagoya Denki High School (now Aikodai Meiden High School), he joined the Seibu Lions and later played for several leading Japanese professional baseball teams, including the Fukuoka Daiei Hawks, Yomiuri Giants, and Yokohama BayStars. During his playing career, he was part of teams that achieved 14 league championships and 11 Japan Series titles, earning the nickname “the championship specialist.” He recorded a total of 224 career wins and maintained an active professional career for 29 seasons, officially announcing his retirement in 2011.
In 2015, he was appointed Manager of the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks, leading the team to five Japan Series championships over seven seasons until stepping down in 2021.
He completed a Master’s degree in Physical Education at the Graduate School of Comprehensive Human Sciences, University of Tsukuba, in 2020. Since 2022, he has been enrolled in the university’s doctoral program, where he is engaged in research and health screening initiatives toward obtaining a PhD in Sports Medicine.
He has been an Advisor at SHAPE Partners since 2024.
Advisor
Kimiyasu Kudo
After graduating from Nagoya Denki High School (now Aikodai Meiden High School), he joined the Seibu Lions and later played for several leading Japanese professional baseball teams, including the Fukuoka Daiei Hawks, Yomiuri Giants, and Yokohama BayStars. During his playing career, he was part of teams that achieved 14 league championships and 11 Japan Series titles, earning the nickname “the championship specialist.” He recorded a total of 224 career wins and maintained an active professional career for 29 seasons, officially announcing his retirement in 2011.
In 2015, he was appointed Manager of the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks, leading the team to five Japan Series championships over seven seasons until stepping down in 2021.
He completed a Master’s degree in Physical Education at the Graduate School of Comprehensive Human Sciences, University of Tsukuba, in 2020. Since 2022, he has been enrolled in the university’s doctoral program, where he is engaged in research and health screening initiatives toward obtaining a PhD in Sports Medicine.
He has been an Advisor at SHAPE Partners since 2024.
Advisor
Kimiyasu Kudo
After graduating from Nagoya Denki High School (now Aikodai Meiden High School), he joined the Seibu Lions and later played for several leading Japanese professional baseball teams, including the Fukuoka Daiei Hawks, Yomiuri Giants, and Yokohama BayStars. During his playing career, he was part of teams that achieved 14 league championships and 11 Japan Series titles, earning the nickname “the championship specialist.” He recorded a total of 224 career wins and maintained an active professional career for 29 seasons, officially announcing his retirement in 2011.
In 2015, he was appointed Manager of the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks, leading the team to five Japan Series championships over seven seasons until stepping down in 2021.
He completed a Master’s degree in Physical Education at the Graduate School of Comprehensive Human Sciences, University of Tsukuba, in 2020. Since 2022, he has been enrolled in the university’s doctoral program, where he is engaged in research and health screening initiatives toward obtaining a PhD in Sports Medicine.
He has been an Advisor at SHAPE Partners since 2024.
SHAPE Sports CSO
(Chief Sales Officer)
Shogo Shibata
After graduating from Aikodai Meiden High School and the Faculty of Letters at Meiji University, he played professional baseball for three years with the Yomiuri Giants. He is recognized as the first former professional baseball player and entrepreneur in Japan diagnosed with Behçet’s disease, a rare condition.
Following his retirement from professional baseball, he transitioned into consulting, becoming the first former professional baseball player to join the global consulting firm Accenture. He was part of the Manufacturing and Distribution practice, where he worked for three and a half years.
In 2019, he became independent, leveraging expertise across sports business and consulting. He has supported numerous projects in strategy development, marketing, business development, and public relations, collaborating closely with professionals across each field.
He is also the founder and representative of the international tournament “Asia Koshien,” through which he has built an extensive network across Japan and Southeast Asia. His strength lies in a hands-on, execution-oriented approach, working closely with stakeholders on the ground to drive initiatives from concept through implementation.
He joined the SHAPE Group as Chief Sales Officer (CSO) in January 2026.
SHAPE Sports CSO
(Chief Sales Officer)
Shogo Shibata
After graduating from Aikodai Meiden High School and the Faculty of Letters at Meiji University, he played professional baseball for three years with the Yomiuri Giants. He is recognized as the first former professional baseball player and entrepreneur in Japan diagnosed with Behçet’s disease, a rare condition.
Following his retirement from professional baseball, he transitioned into consulting, becoming the first former professional baseball player to join the global consulting firm Accenture. He was part of the Manufacturing and Distribution practice, where he worked for three and a half years.
In 2019, he became independent, leveraging expertise across sports business and consulting. He has supported numerous projects in strategy development, marketing, business development, and public relations, collaborating closely with professionals across each field.
He is also the founder and representative of the international tournament “Asia Koshien,” through which he has built an extensive network across Japan and Southeast Asia. His strength lies in a hands-on, execution-oriented approach, working closely with stakeholders on the ground to drive initiatives from concept through implementation.
He joined the SHAPE Group as Chief Sales Officer (CSO) in January 2026.
SHAPE Sports CSO
(Chief Sales Officer)
Shogo Shibata
After graduating from Aikodai Meiden High School and the Faculty of Letters at Meiji University, he played professional baseball for three years with the Yomiuri Giants. He is recognized as the first former professional baseball player and entrepreneur in Japan diagnosed with Behçet’s disease, a rare condition.
Following his retirement from professional baseball, he transitioned into consulting, becoming the first former professional baseball player to join the global consulting firm Accenture. He was part of the Manufacturing and Distribution practice, where he worked for three and a half years.
In 2019, he became independent, leveraging expertise across sports business and consulting. He has supported numerous projects in strategy development, marketing, business development, and public relations, collaborating closely with professionals across each field.
He is also the founder and representative of the international tournament “Asia Koshien,” through which he has built an extensive network across Japan and Southeast Asia. His strength lies in a hands-on, execution-oriented approach, working closely with stakeholders on the ground to drive initiatives from concept through implementation.
He joined the SHAPE Group as Chief Sales Officer (CSO) in January 2026.
SHAPE Sports CSO
(Chief Sales Officer)
Shogo Shibata
After graduating from Aikodai Meiden High School and the Faculty of Letters at Meiji University, he played professional baseball for three years with the Yomiuri Giants. He is recognized as the first former professional baseball player and entrepreneur in Japan diagnosed with Behçet’s disease, a rare condition.
Following his retirement from professional baseball, he transitioned into consulting, becoming the first former professional baseball player to join the global consulting firm Accenture. He was part of the Manufacturing and Distribution practice, where he worked for three and a half years.
In 2019, he became independent, leveraging expertise across sports business and consulting. He has supported numerous projects in strategy development, marketing, business development, and public relations, collaborating closely with professionals across each field.
He is also the founder and representative of the international tournament “Asia Koshien,” through which he has built an extensive network across Japan and Southeast Asia. His strength lies in a hands-on, execution-oriented approach, working closely with stakeholders on the ground to drive initiatives from concept through implementation.
He joined the SHAPE Group as Chief Sales Officer (CSO) in January 2026.
ARTICLE
ARTICLE
ARTICLE
ARTICLE
ARTICLE
COMPANY
COMPANY
COMPANY
COMPANY
COMPANY
Company Name
SHAPE Partners Co., Ltd.
Representative Director
Kohei Fujikuma
Established
2022
Location
9F Preface Minamiaoyama, 5-13-1 Minamiaoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0062
Business Activities
Management support services delivered in collaboration with partner companies
Joint development and operation of new businesses with client companies
Developing and operating new businesses with equity capital
RECRUIT
RECRUIT
RECRUIT
RECRUIT
RECRUIT
An environment that
brings out your best
awaits you
SHAPE Partners is currently seeking full-time professionals and student interns across a variety of roles.
SHAPE Partners is currently seeking full-time professionals and student interns across a variety of roles.
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© SHAPE Partners Co., Ltd. all rights reserved.
© SHAPE Partners Co., Ltd. all rights reserved.