TV TOKYO Corporation announced that it has acquired all issued shares of Q-nine Inc. and made it a wholly-owned subsidiary in order to strengthen its eSports business.
The company plans to actively perform the development of large-scale eSports events by leveraging the strengths of Q-nine, which possesses expertise in the eSports field.
TV Tokyo Makes Q-nine, Which Possesses eSports Event Production Capabilities, a Wholly-Owned Subsidiary!
Until now, TV Tokyo has been communicating the appeal of eSports through hosting the high school eSports tournament STAGE:0 and variety programs such as “Ariyoshi eeeee! ~That's right! Can I play games at your place now?”
Q-nine, which became a subsidiary this time, operates an event business and possesses integrated production functions such as broadcasting technology, stage direction, and progress management, particularly in the eSports field.
By combining this with TV Tokyo's achievements, brand power, and network, the company reportedly aims to acquire business rights for large-scale eSports events both domestically and internationally.
In order to transmit the unseen interesting content that TV Tokyo advocates, keep an eye on the future of the company as it plans the active development of eSports events as new content.
Please see the “TV Tokyo Holdings Official Website” for details.
Comment From the President of TV Tokyo, Hiroshi Yoshitsugu
At TV Tokyo, we are currently actively promoting various content developments.
Among them, we regard "eSports" as one of the media contents that will garner the most support from the younger generation in the future, and we have strengthened our efforts since 2018, starting the "STAGE:0 National High School eSports Championship" in 2019.
By having Q-nine Inc., which demonstrates high production capabilities in various events along with a stable production track record for eSports events, join the TV Tokyo Group, content development centered on events—especially eSports business promotion—will be accelerated.
We will work to ensure that aggressive content development becomes a new growth engine for the TV Tokyo Group.
(Translated from Japanese)
TV Tokyo Holdings Official Website
Comment From the President of Q-nine Inc., Yasuyuki Haruta
Recently, Q-nine Inc. has decided to promote its business under a new system as a subsidiary of TV TOKYO Corporation.
In connection with this matter, Yasuyuki Haruta will continue to be responsible for the management of the company as President and Representative Director.
Our company takes the planning and management capabilities and production results cultivated in the eSports and event fields as our strengths, and we aim to strengthen our business foundation and further improve the value we provide through collaboration with the TV Tokyo Group.
Moving forward, we intend to aim for medium-to-long-term growth and enhancement of corporate value while utilizing the management resources and knowledge of the group.
(Translated from Japanese)
TV Tokyo Holdings Official Website
