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GENDA aims to make people’s lives more enjoyable globally and seeks to become the world’s top entertainment company by 2040 through M&A-driven growth and digital transformation.

GENDA employs professionals in product development to accelerate business growth through innovation, expanding its product and industry scope via acquisitions.

GENDA operates entertainment businesses, including amusement, karaoke, lifestyle, tourism, food & beverage, character merchandising, and content & promotion. It runs over 1,100 facilities like GiGO and KaraokeBanBan, plus 13,000 mini game corners across Japan, the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, France, mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, and Vietnam.

GENDA seeks to build partnerships with acquired companies to explore new business opportunities and unknown fields, aiming to become the world’s top entertainment company by 2040.

GENDA aims to increase global entertainment networks and expand 'absolute joy' worldwide. It distributes content like anime, movies, and games through platforms such as GiGO and KaraokeBanBan, targeting fans globally.

Hayashi graduated from Keio University’s School of Economics. She joined Jaico Inc. (now Ion Inc.) in 1995, moved to Ion Fantasy Inc. in 2004, and became its representative director and president in 2013. She has also served as president of Ion Entertainment Inc. since 2017 and founded GENDA in 2018.

GENDA handles M&A proposals from owners through a dedicated inquiry channel.

GENDA builds a global entertainment network to increase the total amount of joy worldwide, connecting content like films, anime, games, and music with venues where people gather.

GENDA outlines how it handles personal information provided by customers and collected through its website or services.

GENDA adopts a strict stance against antisocial forces and ensures proper and sound business practices.

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GENDA acquires Melo Works, operator of 62 karaoke facilities including the chain ALL. The deal consolidates karaoke assets through a simplified share exchange, expanding GENDA’s presence in the entertainment sector. Melo Works, based in Yokohama, will join GENDA’s portfolio under its current management.

Sep 2025株式会社GENDA -News article

GENDA Inc. acquires 23 karaoke venues from ATOM CORPORATION through its subsidiary, Shin Corporation. The move expands GENDA’s store network in Japan’s karaoke industry via a roll-up merger and acquisition strategy. The acquisition consolidates operations under GENDA’s existing infrastructure, targeting broader market reach in the sector.

Jan 2025株式会社GENDA -News article

Genda Inc., a gaming-focused entertainment conglomerate, acquires a controlling stake in Gaga Corporation, a prominent Japanese indie film company. The transaction marks Genda’s expansion into film production, leveraging its background in arcade gaming to diversify its portfolio. Gaga Corporation remains active in developing independent Japanese cinema.

Nov 2023VarietyNews article

GENDA Inc. acquires a 78.05% stake in GAGA Corporation, a film distribution company. The move aims to bolster GENDA’s entertainment content business. GAGA’s CEO, Tom(Tatsumi) Yoda, retains 21.95% ownership. Both companies are based in Tokyo’s Minato-ku district.

Nov 2023株式会社GENDA -News article