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Amuse

Amuse
Leadership team

Mr. Masaki Nakanishi (Pres & Representative Director)

Kuniko Osato (Advisor Founder)

Toshifumi Oshima (Sr. Exec. Officer)

Products/ Services
Digital Entertainment, Media and Entertainment, Music, News
Number of Employees
100 - 500
Headquarters
Shibuya, Kanagawa, Japan
Established
1978
Net Income
5M - 20M
Revenue
100M - 500M
Traded as
TYO:4301
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Overview
Location
Summary
Amuse Inc. engages in the artist management, live entertainment, music and film/TV, and booking and commercial businesses. The company engages in music distribution, license management, development of new projects, record production, production of music CDs, music management, and artist management services; planning, production, and attending concert tours; merchandising of artist-related goods; operation of apparel brands; and planning, manufacturing, and sale of lady's apparel under the MUVEIL, as well as offers consulting services. It is also involved in the production, management, and mail-order sale of merchandise; operation of fan communities; ticketing; venue-related measures; planning, development, and operation of location and inbound business; operation, planning, and management of restaurants; planning and sale of mascot merchandise; live streaming, including online streaming of concerts, stage performances, events, and other live entertainment to movie theaters; and E-ticket sales platform business. The company was incorporated in 1977 and is headquartered in Yamanashi, Japan.
History

Amuse inc was created in 1978 when it signed with the rock band Southern All Stars. Soon after in 1981, Amuse inc created its movie production and distribution subsidiary Amuse Cinema City Inc. and produced Morning Moon Wa Sozatsu Ni that same year, followed by Aiko 16 sai . In 1983, Amuse inc signed with the actress Yasuko Tomita. The next year, Amuse inc opened its subsidiary in the United States.Amuse Video Inc was created in 1990 as the video software production/sales subsidiary of the Amuse inc group. In 1995, Amuse created a joint-Ayers inc in a joint-venture with Bandai, and opened its first movie theater. In 2000, Amuse inc opened its Korean subsidiary. On 20 September 2001, Amuse inc was listed on the Osaka Securities Exchange. Its distributed film The Pianist won the Palme d'Or at the 2002 Cannes Film Festival.In 2004, Amuse inc opened the internet shops Ambra. In 2007, it established its music label Taishita in joint-venture with Victor Entertainment. In 2008, the group invested in Brussels Co. Ltd., a company that develops Belgian beer bars. In 2009, the group launched its subsidiary Amuse Edutainment Inc. In 2012, Amuse Singapore was created. Amuse intended to give a second life to J-pop by promoting the bands Flumpool and WEAVER. In 2013, it produced and distributed the movie The Eternal Zero. In 2015, Amuse France inc was created.In January 2016, Amuse established a partnership with New Japan Pro-Wrestling, an event in which Amuse inc owes shares. In the US, Amuse launched J-Creation to develop ties between the Japanese and American production powerhouses. In October 2018, Amuse USA launched Apocrypha: The Legend of Babymetal.

Mission
Amuse’s mission is to empower music creators everywhere to take hold of their careers and turn their dreams into reality.
Vision
At Amuse, we believe in the power of creativity and the beauty of music. Our vision is to make sure that every music creator, regardless of their background, has the support, resources, and freedom to do what they do best – create.
Key Team

Toshio Miyakoshi (Sr. Exec. Officer)

Rieko Ito (Exec. Officer)

Mr. Hiroyuki Araki (Sr. Managing Exec. Officer & Director)

Kenjiro Kagawa (Exec. Officer)

Junji Sakata (Exec. Officer)

Mr. Takahiro Ono (Director & Managing Exec. Officer)

Manabu Yamauchi (Exec. Officer)

Recognition and Awards
Amuse has won numerous awards for its innovative approach to music and its dedication to empowering music creators. Some of the awards include The Independent Music Award, The Nordic Grand Prix for Innovation, and The Webby People's Voice Award.
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Amuse
Leadership team

Mr. Masaki Nakanishi (Pres & Representative Director)

Kuniko Osato (Advisor Founder)

Toshifumi Oshima (Sr. Exec. Officer)

Products/ Services
Digital Entertainment, Media and Entertainment, Music, News
Number of Employees
100 - 500
Headquarters
Shibuya, Kanagawa, Japan
Established
1978
Net Income
5M - 20M
Revenue
100M - 500M
Traded as
TYO:4301
Social Media