TV Asahi is a publicly owned Japanese commercial television broadcaster, headquartered in Roppongi, Tokyo. Founded in 1957, the company operates as the flagship station of the All-Nippon News Network (ANN), employs approximately 310 individuals, and reported $1.6B in revenue as of 2024, functioning as a tier 1 media tech buyer. The company specializes in broadcast television and radio, with services centered on the production and broadcast of content including drama series, animation programs, and variety shows that primarily target a younger demographic. Key operational areas include its news division, which produces programs like Hōdō Station, and its animation franchises, such as Doraemon and Crayon Shin-chan. Beyond its terrestrial channel, TV Asahi's business also encompasses satellite broadcasting, content distribution, and investments in internet streaming platforms like ABEMA and TELASA.
On February 24, 2026, TV Asahi and KDDI Smart Drone announced a joint initiative to deploy autonomous drones from pre-positioned drone ports across Japan, targeting faster and safer aerial news coverage during natural disasters. Previously, on February 11, TV Asahi Holdings approved a change to its shareholder return policy, setting a new 40% dividend payout target. This move aligns with its START UP TV Asahi Management Plan 2026–2029, aimed at boosting capital efficiency and enhancing shareholder returns. Earlier, on January 23, Professor Emeritus Hitoshi Sakio, a Fellow of the Sado Center for Natural Coexistence Science, was slated to appear on TV Asahi's program "Sunday Cream Trivia: Discover Unknown Trivia! Trivia Grand Release Golden SP."
TV Asahi currently holds 47 broadcasting rights for sports competitions including golf, motorsports, aquatics and swimming, baseball, soccer | association football, multi-sport, winter sports, ice skating, badminton and basketball.
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