By Toshiyuki Koudate
President, Koudate Co., Ltd.
Born in 1973 in Saitama Prefecture.
After working in the printing industry for four years in DTP, he moved to TMS Entertainment, which produces anime works such as “Anpanman,” “Lupin III,” and “Detective Conan.” During his 16 years there, he held various positions in planning, production, and sales. He was also responsible for the literary adaptation of original works by creators such as Monkey Punch, Yuuki Inoue, and Natsuhiko Kyogoku.
In April 2017, he established a corporation to value connections among creators and build the foundation of entertainment. He is involved in content planning, production, and consulting related to anime and video.
He also serves as a lecturer for the Intellectual Property Education Association’s “Rights Management Practitioner Training Course (Anime Edition)” and “Rights Management Course for Content Business (Rights Management Practice – Anime).”
※ Received the “Encouragement Award” as an Intellectual Property Analyst in 2019.
Representative Works/Projects
『Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Children』
『Kyogoku Natsuhiko: Kousetsu Hyakumonogatari』
『BUZZER BEATER』
TV specials related to “Lupin III”
『Monkey Punch Manga Activity Photo Album』
『Lupin III: The Angel’s Strategy – The Fragments of Dreams Smell of Murder』
『Lupin III: The Great Treasure Return Operation!!』
『Voice Actor +plus』
『Hi☆sCoool! Sega Girls』
and many others.
Qualifications/Affiliations
・Regular member of the Japan Film and Television Producers Association
・AIPE Certified Intellectual Property Analyst (Content)
・Second-Class Intellectual Property Management Skills Specialist (Management Operations)
・Advanced Business Copyright Certification
TALK Journey Spotify
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TALK LOG
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Coming Soon
- In my elementary school graduation essay, I wrote that I wanted to become a game creator.
- I was absorbed in Famicom and watched Sunrise anime during my elementary school days.
- I developed an interest in scenarios and scripts.
- Through my experience working night shifts, I learned about how to use my time and what I am suited for.
- My posting on a scenario bulletin board led to an interview at TMS Entertainment.
- During the interview, the exchange went, “What is a scenario?” “It’s a conflict.” “What is a conflict?” “…..”
#02 Coming Soon
- The whirlwind days at TMS Entertainment begin.
- I immediately got involved in 『Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Children』.
- I initiated the project for 『Kyogoku Natsuhiko: Kousetsu Hyakumonogatari』.
- While working on popular titles like “Detective Conan” and “Anpanman,” I also focused on new projects.
- I was fortunate to work with original authors on the projects I was involved in.
- Memories of the planning and production of 『BUZZER BEATER』.
- The key to project management is “apology”; people are less likely to be harsh on someone who bows their head.
- Behind-the-scenes stories of producing “Lupin III” TV specials.
#03 Coming Soon
- I entered the days of creating services and content for i-mode and smartphones.
- After conquering licensing, I found myself with nothing left to do.
- I established Koudate Co., Ltd.
- About the online salon: Scenario Land.
- I created a place where creators can run alongside each other from various angles.
- In reality, my annual income was below 2 million yen.
- I’m happy when those who have worked hard but haven’t seen results finally do.
- I believe the current timing is a great environment where anything can be done.
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