TV Asahi, a publicly owned company headquartered in Roppongi, Tokyo, Japan, operates as a Japanese commercial television broadcaster and the flagship station of the All-Nippon News Network (ANN). Founded in 1957, the company currently employs approximately 310 individuals and reported $2.3B in revenue as of 2025, functioning as a tier 1 media tech buyer. The company specializes in broadcast television and radio, focusing on the production and broadcast of content including drama series, animation programs, and variety shows that primarily target a younger demographic. Its operations encompass a news division, which produces programs such as Hōdō Station, and its animation franchises like Doraemon and Crayon Shin-chan. Beyond its terrestrial channel, TV Asahi's business activities extend to satellite broadcasting, content distribution, and investments in internet streaming platforms, including 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 ice skating, badminton, golf, basketball, aquatics and swimming, soccer | association football, winter sports, multi-sport, motorsports and baseball.
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