Tokyo Broadcasting System, also known as TBS or TBS Television, is a publicly owned entity headquartered in Japan. Operating under its parent company, Tokyo Broadcasting System Holdings, and functioning as a tier 1 media tech buyer, the company was founded in 1951 and employs approximately 180 individuals. It reported $1.4B in revenue as of 2024. The company specializes in broadcast television and radio, serving as the flagship television network of the Japanese media conglomerate TBS Holdings and one of Japan's five major private broadcasters based in Tokyo. It heads the 28-affiliate Japan News Network (JNN). Its services are centered on the production, broadcast, and international distribution of a wide variety of television content, with a programming slate that includes news and information, scripted dramas, anime, and a significant portfolio of unscripted variety and game show formats that have been successfully licensed globally, including properties such as Sasuke (Ninja Warrior) and Takeshi's Castle.

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Founded

1951

Headcount

172

Headquarters

Japan

Primary Segment

Broadcast television and radio

Ownership

Publicly Owned

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Tokyo Broadcasting System offers 2 products in the media and telecoms services industry. Tokyo Broadcasting System's product portfolio comprises of broadcast television and radio.
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Tokyo Broadcasting System's revenues were $1.4B in 2024. Caretta Research has split Tokyo Broadcasting System's revenue into 2 different product categories, the largest of which is linear (national channel groups), which represents 60% of Tokyo Broadcasting System's revenue.
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Examples of Tokyo Broadcasting System's suppliers include J-Stream, LiveU and PLAY (Japan).

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Tokyo Broadcasting System currently holds 12 broadcasting rights for sports competitions including athletics, golf, multi-sport and baseball.

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