It is my wish, along with Nippon TV’s dedication, to further strengthen our anime production, create new worldwide hits, enhance our global distribution of these series, and, ultimately, reach as many anime fans as possible for generations.” Her boss, Keiichi Sawa, Operating Officer and President of Business Development for Nippon TV, also commented on the new department, saying “For many years, anime has been a forte of Nippon TV and we have been producing hit anime series such as Lupin the 3rd, Death Note, HUNTER X HUNTER, and many more.
Nippon TV has launched its own in-house anime department headed by Executive Vice President of Business Development Kako Kuwahara, the Japanese TV station announced yesterday.
I am also proud to introduce TSUKIMICHI -Moonlit Fantasy- as our first international anime distribution.