Tatsuo Sato

Director/Board Member at KOEI TECMO HOLDINGS CO., LTD.

73 year

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Mr. Tatsuo Sato is an Independent Outside Director at Koei Tecmo Holdings Co., Ltd. and a Chairman at Kadokawa Dwango Educational Corp.
He is on the Board of Directors at Koei Tecmo Holdings Co., Ltd. and smiledge Co., Ltd. Mr. Sato was previously employed as a President & Representative Director by Ascii Corp., a Chairman by Enterbrain, Inc., a Chairman & President by MediaLeaves, Inc., a President & Representative Director by chara-ani Corp., a President & Representative Director by Toy's Works KK, a President & Representative Director by Kadokawa Future Publishing KK, and a Chairman by Media Works, Inc. He also served on the board at Kadokawa Dwango Corp., Kadokawa Production Co., Ltd., Fujimi Shobo Co., Ltd., DWANGO Co., Ltd., ASCII Media Works, Inc., BOOK WALKER Co., Ltd., FromSoftware, Inc., Kadokawa Group Publishing Co., Ltd. and Kadokawa Shoten Co., Ltd.

Tatsuo Sato active positions

Companies	Position	Start
KOEI TECMO HOLDINGS CO., LTD.	Director/Board Member	2018-06-19
Kadokawa Dwango Educational Corp. Kadokawa Dwango Educational Corp. Kadokawa Dwango Educational Corp. operates the N High School Group, which is Japan's largest online and hybrid high school system, enrolling over 35,000 students as of 2025. The private company is based in Uruma, Japan. The group includes N High School, S High School, R High School, and N Junior High School, offering flexible learning formats such as fully online courses and hybrid models with in-person attendance at more than 100 campuses nationwide. The schools utilize advanced ICT tools—including AI, VR, and platforms like Slack and Google Workspace—to provide an original video-based learning system ("Zen Study") and immersive virtual experiences that support diverse learning styles and foster digital literacy. The curriculum covers compulsory high school subjects and specialized "plus one" classes in areas such as English, programming, digital design, and exam preparation. Students receive comprehensive mentoring, career planning, counseling, and technical support. The group partners with vocational schools to integrate professional skill training in creative and entertainment fields, including fashion, animation, voice acting, gaming, and e-sports, taught by industry professionals. The N High School Group promotes student engagement through initiatives like a student council, nationwide hybrid cultural festivals, internships, and international programs such as study abroad opportunities. Annual events include AI-powered entrance ceremonies and joint graduation ceremonies with online participation.	Chairman	2016-03-31
smiledge Co., Ltd. smiledge Co., Ltd. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Operates as an advertising agency; plans and produces advertising materials	Director/Board Member	2013-02-28

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Former positions of Tatsuo Sato

Companies	Position	End
KADOKAWA CORPORATION	President	-
Media Works, Inc.	Chairman	-
Toy's Works KK	President	-
chara-ani Corp. chara-ani Corp. Electronics/AppliancesConsumer Durables Produces, manufactures and sells audio, video, music games, discs, tapes and films	President	-
Enterbrain, Inc.	Chairman	-

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Private companies	19
Kadokawa Future Publishing KK Kadokawa Future Publishing KK Publishing: Books/MagazinesConsumer Services Publishes books, magazines and software & operates cinemas	Consumer Services
Ascii Corp. Ascii Corp. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates websites and publishes information technology magazines	Technology Services
Kadokawa Shoten Co., Ltd. Kadokawa Shoten Co., Ltd. Publishing: Books/MagazinesConsumer Services Engages in Internet, book and magazine publication, advertising, and movie production	Consumer Services
Dwango Co., Ltd. Dwango Co., Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops mobile application games and provide communication, education & event organizing services	Technology Services
MediaLeaves, Inc. MediaLeaves, Inc. Publishing: Books/MagazinesConsumer Services Publishes computer-related magazines and computer game-related magazines	Consumer Services
Media Works, Inc.
Koei Tecmo Holdings Co., Ltd. Koei Tecmo Holdings Co., Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Publishes game software	Technology Services
chara-ani Corp. chara-ani Corp. Electronics/AppliancesConsumer Durables Produces, manufactures and sells audio, video, music games, discs, tapes and films	Consumer Durables
FromSoftware, Inc. FromSoftware, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops and sells video games	Technology Services
Enterbrain, Inc.
Kadokawa Group Publishing Co., Ltd. Kadokawa Group Publishing Co., Ltd. Publishing: Books/MagazinesConsumer Services Operates as publishing house for the Kadokawa group of companies	Consumer Services
Fujimi Shobo Co., Ltd.
ASCII Media Works, Inc. ASCII Media Works, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides web contents development services	Technology Services
Kadokawa Production Co., Ltd. Kadokawa Production Co., Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Engages in copyrighting of animated television series	Commercial Services
BOOK WALKER Co., Ltd. BOOK WALKER Co., Ltd. Commercial Printing/FormsCommercial Services Produces, publishes, and distributes electronic contents	Commercial Services
Toy's Works KK
smiledge Co., Ltd. smiledge Co., Ltd. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Operates as an advertising agency; plans and produces advertising materials	Commercial Services
Kadokawa Corp. Kadokawa Corp. Publishing: Books/MagazinesConsumer Services Publishes and distributes printed and electronic books and magazines	Consumer Services
Kadokawa Dwango Educational Corp. Kadokawa Dwango Educational Corp. Kadokawa Dwango Educational Corp. operates the N High School Group, which is Japan's largest online and hybrid high school system, enrolling over 35,000 students as of 2025. The private company is based in Uruma, Japan. The group includes N High School, S High School, R High School, and N Junior High School, offering flexible learning formats such as fully online courses and hybrid models with in-person attendance at more than 100 campuses nationwide. The schools utilize advanced ICT tools—including AI, VR, and platforms like Slack and Google Workspace—to provide an original video-based learning system ("Zen Study") and immersive virtual experiences that support diverse learning styles and foster digital literacy. The curriculum covers compulsory high school subjects and specialized "plus one" classes in areas such as English, programming, digital design, and exam preparation. Students receive comprehensive mentoring, career planning, counseling, and technical support. The group partners with vocational schools to integrate professional skill training in creative and entertainment fields, including fashion, animation, voice acting, gaming, and e-sports, taught by industry professionals. The N High School Group promotes student engagement through initiatives like a student council, nationwide hybrid cultural festivals, internships, and international programs such as study abroad opportunities. Annual events include AI-powered entrance ceremonies and joint graduation ceremonies with online participation.

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