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History
144 EVENTS
Founded in 1932 by Kazuo Kobayashi with the mission to "provide wholesome entertainment widely to the masses"
Tokyo Takarazuka Theater Co., Ltd. Established (President and CEO Kazuo Kobayashi)
Former Tokyo Takarazuka Theater Reopened
Former Hibiya Film Theater Reopened
Yurakuzai (2nd Generation) Reopened
Japan Film Theater Co., Ltd. (formerly owning Japan Theater) is merged and absorbed
Toho Film Distribution Co., Ltd. is established
Toho Yoko Film Theater Co., Ltd. merges
Toho Film Co., Ltd. is established
Toho Film Co., Ltd. merges and absorbs four companies: Photo Chemical Research Institute Co., Ltd., PCL Production Co., Ltd., J.O. Studio Co., Ltd., and Toho Film Distribution Co., Ltd.
Imperial Theater Co., Ltd. (formerly owning Tokyo Kaikan) merges
Merged with Toho Eiga Co., Ltd., and renamed to Toho Co., Ltd., undertaking comprehensive integrated management of film production, distribution, exhibition, and theater operations.
Merged with Umeda Eiga Theater Co., Ltd. and Minamimachi Eiga Theater Co., Ltd.
Separated and became independent: Tokyo Kaikan Co., Ltd.
Listed on the Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya Stock Exchanges.
Established Imperial Theater Co., Ltd.
Opened the Nikkatsu Music Hall.
South Street Hall Completed
Released "Seven Samurai."
Released "Godzilla" (the first film in the Godzilla series).
Opened the Scala Theater on the 4th floor of Tokyo Takarazuka Theater.
Merged with Imperial Theater Co., Ltd.
Released "Hesokuri President" (the first film in the President series).
Won the honorary award at the U.S. Academy Awards for "Musashi Miyamoto" (now the Best Foreign Language Film award).
Completed the former Toho Head Office Building.
Opening of the Art Theater
Opened the first "Western Carnival" at the Japan Theater.
Released "Stationfront Ryokan" (the first film in the Stationfront series).
Won the Golden Lion (Grand Prix) at the Venice International Film Festival for "The Life of a Lawless Pine."
Released "The Young General of the University" (the first film in the Young General series).
First performance of "Wandering Tales" (Art Theater)
Designated as the first section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange, Osaka Stock Exchange, and Nagoya Stock Exchange.
Released "Nippon Irresponsible Era" (the first film in the Toho Crazy Film series).
First performance of "My Fair Lady" (Tokyo Takarazuka Theater).
"Tokyo Olympics" release
Establishment of Imperial Theatre Co., Ltd. for the construction of the new Imperial Theatre (merged with Toho Real Estate Co., Ltd. in July 1976)
TV "What is Youth" (NTV series) broadcast begins
First performance of "Snowy Flurries" (Art Theater)
Opening of the New Imperial Theater
Premiere of "The Violinist on the Roof" (Imperial Theatre)
"Violinist on the Roof" premiere (Imperial Theatre)
Premiere of "The Man of La Mancha" (Imperial Theatre)
Completion of Shinjuku Toho Hall
TV "Roar to the Sun!" (NTV series) broadcast begins
TV "Roar at the Sun!" broadcast begins (NTV series)
Received the Tony Award International Special Award (for Toho’s theatrical activities)
Release of "Japan Sinks"
TV "Scarred Angel" (NTV series) broadcast begins
"Doraemon Nobita's Dinosaur" release (first film in the "Doraemon" series)
"Shadow Warrior" wins Palme d'Or at Cannes Film Festival
Completion of Navio Hankyu (now HEP Navio)
Japanese Theatre closes (Japanese Drama Music Hall moves to the 5th floor of Tokyo Takarazuka Theatre)
TV "Block-Breaking" (TBS series) broadcast begins
TV "Block-Breaking Blocks" broadcast begins (TBS series)
Birth of the first Toho Cinderella (Yasuko Sawaguchi)
Japanese Drama Music Hall closes
Completion of Yurakucho Center Building (Yurakucho Marion) on the former site of the Japanese Theatre
Closure of Yurakuzai (2nd generation)
Japanese premiere of "Les Misérables"
"Les Misérables" Japanese premiere (Imperial Theatre)
Completion of Toho Hibiya Building (Hibiya Chanté) on the former site of the old Hibiya Film Theatre and Yurakuzai (second generation)
Completion of Shibuya East Cinema Tower
Premiere of "Miss Saigon" (Imperial Theatre: a year-and-a-half long run)
"Crayon Shin-chan Action Mask VS High-Grade Demon King" released (first film in the "Crayon Shin-chan" series)
"Detective Conan: Clockwork Tower" released (first film in the "Detective Conan" series)
"Princess Mononoke" released (new distribution record of 11.3 billion yen)
Former Tokyo Takarazuka Theatre and former Scala Theatre closed
American Tristar version of "GODZILLA" released nationwide
"Pokémon: The Movie 2000 – Mewtwo Strikes Back" released (first film in the Pokémon series)
First performance of Toho's "Elizabeth" (Imperial Theatre)
Toho version of "Elizabeth" premiere (Imperial Theatre)
"MILLENNIUM SHOCK" Performance (Imperial Theater)
Performance of "MILLENNIUM SHOCK" (Imperial Theater)
Completion of Tokyo Takarazuka Building on the site of the former Tokyo Takarazuka Theatre
Release of "Spirited Away" (box office record of 30.8 billion yen)
"Spirited Away" released (new box office record of 30.8 billion yen)
"Spirited Away" wins the Golden Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival
Toho Studio renovation plan begins
"Spirited Away" wins the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature
Acquisition of Virgin Cinemas Japan Inc. and renaming to TOHO Cinemas Inc.
Release of "The Great Detective: The Movie 2 – Seal the Rainbow Bridge!" (live-action film box office record of 17.3 billion yen)
"The Great Detective: The Movie 2 – Seal the Rainbow Bridge!" released (new live-action box office record of 17.3 billion yen)
South Street Hall Closure
Release of "Shouting Love at the Center of the World" (new record for in-house production box office revenue of 8.5 billion yen)
Completion of Sapporo Toho Building (Sapporo Shante)
Closure of Gekijiza due to demolition of the old Toho head office building
Relocation of Toho head office to Toho Hibiya Building
Completion of Toho Minami Street Building on the former site of the Minami Street Hall
Spin‑off of the film distribution division into TOHO Cinemas Inc.
Completion of Toho Theater Creative Building on the former site of the old Toho head office
Opening of Theater Creative
TOHO Cinemas Inc. absorbs four distribution companies (Toho Higashi-Nippon Distribution Co., Ltd., Chubu Toho Co., Ltd., Toho Kansai Distribution Co., Ltd., Kyushu Toho Co., Ltd.)
Koma Stadium Co., Ltd. becomes a consolidated subsidiary
Annual Box Office Record Updated 73.9 Billion Yen
Absorption merger of Sapporo Public Arts Industry Co., Ltd. and Shinzenchi Co., Ltd.
Completion of Toho Studio renovation plan
Annual Box Office Record Updated 74.8 Billion Yen
International Broadcasting Co., Ltd. becomes a wholly owned subsidiary
Establishment of the Animation Department
Establishment of TOHO Animation label and full launch of the animation business
Toho Real Estate Co., Ltd. becomes a wholly owned subsidiary
Toho Higashi Co., Ltd. becomes a wholly owned subsidiary
Release of "Eternal Zero" (new record for in-house production box office revenue of 8.6 billion yen)
Absorption merger of Koma Stadium Co., Ltd.
U.S. release of Legendary’s "GODZILLA"
Merger and acquisition of Sanwa Kogyo Co., Ltd.
Completion of Shinjuku Toho Building
Completion of Sapporo Toho Kōraku Building
Release of "Shin Godzilla"
Release of "Your Name." (New record for in-house production box office revenue: 25.09 billion yen) as of December 2017
Annual Box Office Record Updated 85.4 Billion Yen
Merger of Toho Real Estate Co., Ltd.
Closure of Toho Cinemas Shinjuku (Japanese drama)
Gohan Plaza, renovated as "Hibiya Godzilla Square"
TOHO Cinemas Hibiya opens
"Godzilla: King of the Monsters" released
"Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Train" released (box office record 40.43 billion yen)
"Godzilla vs. Kong" released in Japan
Aid DCC Co., Ltd. becomes a subsidiary
TIA Co., Ltd. becomes a subsidiary and changes its name to "TOHO Animation Studio Co., Ltd."
TOHO Hibiya Promenade Building opens
TOHO Tombo Pictures Co., Ltd. is established
TOHO Global Co., Ltd. Established
Gaie Co., Ltd. becomes a subsidiary
Eishin Crafts Ltd. is acquired by TOHO Stage Co., Ltd.
"Kobayashi Kousan 150th Anniversary Exhibition – Great Success in Tokyo" held
"Godzilla 1.0" released
TOHO Global Inc. signs a capital and business alliance agreement with IGLOO STUDIO CO., LTD.
Toho International, Inc. makes a strategic investment in CJ ENM FIFTH SEASON LLC
Tokyo Rakutenichi Co., Ltd. is incorporated as a subsidiary
"Godzilla-1.0" wins the 96th Academy Award® "Best Visual Effects"
The stage production "Spirited Away" opens in London
Science SARU Inc. is incorporated as a subsidiary
TOHO Studio Inc. incorporates Dragonfly Entertainment Inc. as a subsidiary
Toho International, Inc. incorporates GKIDS, INC. as a subsidiary
Toho Entertainment Asia Pte. Ltd., the Singapore local corporation, begins operations
TOHO Studio starts commercial use of hydrogen power generation for the first time in Japan
Annual Box Office Record Updated 91.3 Billion Yen
The Imperial Theater temporarily closes due to rebuilding
"National Treasure" Release (Live-Action Film Box Office Record 20.27 Billion Yen) *As of February 27, 2026
Good Smile Company Co., Ltd. and joint venture To-Smile Co., Ltd. are established
TOHO Global Inc. establishes TOHO Europe Limited as its European holding company
TOHO Europe Limited incorporates Anime Limited
Annual Box Office Record Updated 143.8 Billion Yen
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News
48 ARTICLES
‘Crayon Shin-chan: The Movie’ Opening Day Stage Greeting Invites Scholarship Students
Toho Group, under its sustainability policy, invited scholarship students from Ashinaga Ikueikai to the opening day stage greeting of the movie ‘Crayon Shin-chan: The Very Strange! My Yokai Baken-tion,’ and 20 students were invited. The children became immersed in the story on the giant screen with powerful sound, and they laughed out loud. After the event, the children left the theater with big smiles, sharing a time that was etched into their hearts as a special summer vacation memory.
“Blue Lock” Holds Thank-You Event Celebrating Its Box Office Success
A stage greeting celebrating the success of Blue Lock was held in Hibiya, Tokyo, on August 17, 2026. Cast members including Fumiya Takahashi and Kai Sakurai appeared, and the event was lively, including a surprise appearance as MC.
Toho Studio Tour Celebrates Seijo's 100th Anniversary
Toho and TOHO Studio held a studio tour as part of the Seijo 100th Anniversary Festival, celebrating 100 years since the neighborhood's founding. Participants visited areas normally closed to the public and experienced a film production setting. The event was well received, supporting community ties and entertainment.
Blue Lock Live-Film Premiere Event and IMAX Screening Celebration
An event celebrating the release of the live-action Blue Lock film, which opened on August 7, 2026, was held. On August 8, a commemorative stage greeting for the IMAX screening, a kickoff ceremony at Ajinomoto Stadium, and a halftime show took place. Fumiya Takahashi and Kai Sakurai, among the guests, shared audience reactions and their impressions of the film.
BLUE LOCK Opening-Day Stage Greeting Held at TOHO Cinemas Hibiya
The opening-day stage greeting for BLUE LOCK was held at TOHO Cinemas Hibiya on August 7, 2026, with cast and staff attending. Masataka Kubota also joined remotely. The event concluded successfully, with a nationwide theater broadcast drawing cheers from audiences.
'Kingdom: Battle of Souls' Stage Greeting Held After Release
The fifth installment of the 'Kingdom' series, 'Kingdom: Battle of Souls,' was released, attracting 2.87 million viewers and grossing over 4.44 billion yen within 19 days. A stage greeting was held at TOHO Cinemas Hibiya on August 5, attended by lead actors Kento Yamazaki, Jun Shison, and Fuuji Kamio. Simultaneous broadcasts were also held at 351 theaters nationwide.
Movie Crayon Shin-chan: Kiki Kaikaku! Our Monster Vacation Opening Day Stage Greeting
The opening day stage greeting for the film "Movie Crayon Shin-chan: Kiki Kaikaku! Our Monster Vacation", released on July 31, 2026, took place in Tokyo's Hibiya, with 13 participants including voice actors and the director. Attendees such as Saori Ito and Yuki Kaji discussed the highlights of the work and its characters.
'Blue Lock' Live-Action Movie Commemoration Talk & Preview Event
To commemorate the live-action adaptation of 'Blue Lock', a talk and preview screening were held with cast members and a soccer supervisor. During the event, interactions with escort kids and parent-child participants took place, with the theme 'Is Ego necessary to achieve dreams?'. The speakers included Fumiya Takahashi, K (&TEAM), and Daisuke Matsui.
Toho News: 'TOKYO MER' Theatrical Version Premiere Stage Greeting
On July 21, 2026, a premiere stage greeting for 'TOKYO MER ~ Running Emergency Room ~ CAPITAL CRISIS' was held at Tokyo International Forum. This is the third installment in the series, scheduled for release on August 21. Cast members and the director shared their passionate thoughts.
「キングダム 魂の決戦」初日舞台挨拶開催
To celebrate the opening of the movie "Kingdom: Battle of Souls" released on July 17, 2026, a stage greeting was held at TOHO Cinemas Roppongi Hills. Cast members Kento Yamazaki and Ryo Yoshizawa, among others, appeared and expressed their enthusiasm for the project.
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