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Nippon TV will present its strategy for expanding its international content business at TIFFCOM 2026, outlining plans to strengthen co-production partnerships, develop fandom-driven businesses and integrate artificial intelligence into its operations. The session, titled Nippon TV’s Journey to Becoming a Global Content Powerhouse: Accelerating Nippon TV’s Growth Through International Co-Productions, Fandom Building, and AI, will take place on Wednesday, October 28 in Conference Room A on the fifth floor.
The presentation will explore business models designed to connect the Japanese entertainment company with audiences worldwide, including the international co-development and distribution of drama series and entertainment formats, the global expansion of anime and character intellectual property, and the development of fandom-driven ecosystems through events and licensing.

The session will also feature Merry Berry Love, a drama series co-produced by Nippon TV and CJ ENM Japan, as a case study in international collaboration. Technology will be another focus, with Nippon TV showcasing its proprietary AI solution, Go Vertical! AiDi, as part of its broader strategy to evolve into a global IP studio.
The session will feature Kazuo Takaya, president of global strategy at Nippon TV; Ken Akiyama, head of Gyokuro Studio at Nippon TV; Shinji Enari, executive vice president of content business at Nippon TV; and Gi Young Choi, CEO of CJ ENM Japan.