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New Article Published: Special Discussion with Sanrio and Shochiku

New Article Published: Special Discussion with Sanrio and Shochiku

Jul 21, 2026

We are pleased to announce the publication of our latest article, "Sanrio and Shochiku on the Present State of Japanese Entertainment and Its Future Potential" in the ARTICLE section of our website.


In this special discussion, we welcomed Mr. Fukuda from Sanrio and Mr. Kataoka from Shochiku—both of whom we collaborate with on current projects—alongside our CEO Fujikuma and Principal Kitaura.


Representatives from both companies, long-time leaders in Japan’s entertainment and content industries, discussed the challenges of global rights licensing, organizational transformation, and the unique value of real-world entertainment.


We invite you to read this insight-rich conversation on how Japanese entertainment continues to take on global challenges.


▼ Read the article here

Sanrio and Shochiku on the Present State of Japanese Entertainment and Its Future Potential - SHAPE Partners