TV Asahi is a publicly owned company headquartered in Japan. Founded in 1957, it employs approximately 310 individuals. The company reported $2.3B in revenue as of 2025. Functioning as a tier 1 media tech buyer, its main product is broadcast television and radio. The company specializes in the production and broadcast of content, including drama series, animation programs, and variety shows that primarily target a younger demographic. Operating as the flagship station of the All-Nippon News Network (ANN) from Roppongi, Tokyo, its news division produces programs like Hōdō Station, and its animation franchises include Doraemon and Crayon Shin-chan. In addition to its terrestrial channel, the company's business includes satellite broadcasting, content distribution, and investments in internet streaming platforms like ABEMA and TELASA.
On July 1, 2026, NJPW President Hiroshi Tanahashi confirmed the official ownership transfer of New Japan Pro Wrestling, marking a new chapter for the promotion. Previously, the reason for Bushiroad's decision to sell NJPW was revealed on June 12. This followed a June 11 report detailing the process of Bushiroad's sale, which had owned NJPW since 2012. Bushiroad officially announced on May 27 that it transferred all its shares in NJPW to TV Asahi and CyberAgent. TV Asahi, already a shareholder, made an additional acquisition of shares, positioning NJPW to become a consolidated subsidiary of TV Asahi upon the deal's completion on June 30. Bushiroad had overseen NJPW through its 2010s revival and international expansion efforts.
TV Asahi currently holds 47 broadcasting rights for sports competitions including winter sports, golf, badminton, ice skating, basketball, multi-sport, aquatics and swimming, soccer | association football, motorsports and baseball.
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