Takeshi Kikuchi

Director (Representative Director) of the MANGA Research Institute (General Incorporated Association)

I served as the Director of the Tokiwaso Project starting in 2010, worked as the Secretariat for the launch of the Kyoto International Manga Anime Fair in 2012, and launched the website “Man-navi” in 2017. Throughout my career, I have been involved in numerous planning and operational roles for manga-related businesses.
In March 2024, I established the MANGA Research Institute (General Incorporated Association), which serves as the operating body for IMART (International Manga Anime Relation Trade, launched in 2019), and I took on the position of Representative Director.
Currently, I am working to develop IMART into a global manga and anime conference, while also aiming to establish an annual IP market survey for the industry.
[Works]
note: “Manga Industry News Summary”
Solo Publication: “Manga Business”
Co-authored: “E-Book Business Research Report 2023-25”

keynote speech: The Evolution and Future of Manga IP

Naotoshi Tsunoda　Director, Rights Division, KODANSHA Ltd.

Gentaro Iwasa　CEO of Good Smile Company, Inc.

Yohei Ito　Rights & Media Business Division / Rights MD Dept., IP Business Dept., and Global Business Division, KODANSHA Ltd.

Atsuo Nakayama　Entertainment Sociologist / Researcher, MANGA Soken

Takeshi Kikuchi　Director (Representative Director) of the MANGA Research Institute (General Incorporated Association)

Hisanori Yoshida　Announcer,Nippon Broadcasting System, Inc.

Is the relationship between Manga and AI heading toward a Singularity?

Takayuki Fukatsu　CEO of THE GUILD Co., Ltd.

Joji Morikawa　Manga Artist / Executive Director of the Japan Cartoonists Association (Public Interest Incorporated Association)

Kensuu (Kensuke Furukawa)　CEO of ARU Co., Ltd.

Takeshi Kikuchi　Director (Representative Director) of the MANGA Research Institute (General Incorporated Association)

Latest Trends in Live Events, Retail, and Exhibitions: Presentation that Resonates with Fans

Rikiya Kurimata　Editor-in-Chief, IP Bookstore / General Manager, IP Bookstore Shibuya & Osaka, IP Production Division, Culture Convenience Club Co., Ltd.