Business
Overview

Planning and Production of Films, Animation, and TV Dramas

We handle the entire process—from planning and script development to production—across a wide range of genres, both in Japan and overseas.

Distribution, Management, and Operation of Completed Works

We manage the full lifecycle of our titles, including distribution, rights management, promotion, and event screenings, for both in-house and co-produced content.

International Expansion

International Expansion

International Expansion

We bring outstanding content to global audiences through international sales, film festival submissions, and partnerships with local distributors.

Producers

Bongwoo Lee

Since 1989, Bongwoo has produced and distributed over 250 films. He played a key role in introducing Korean cinema to Japan with titles like Shiri, JSA, and Memories of Murder. His production Pacchigi! topped Kinema Junpo’s Best Ten, and Hula Girls won Best Picture at the Japan Academy Prize. He has received numerous honors, including the Asian Filmmaker of the Year at BIFF and the Yodogawa Nagaharu Award.

Hiroyuki Taniguchi

After working at Nissho Iwai Corporation (now Sojitz Corporation), Hiroyuki became CEO of BBMF Inc. (now Beaglee Inc.) and launched the digital manga platform Manga Kingdom. Through his work in digital publishing, he has built strategic alliances across publishing, film, and gaming industries.

Tomonobu Ibe

After 11 years in the Securities Division of Goldman Sachs, Tomonobu founded Questry Co., Ltd. in 2022 and established Showrunners Co., Ltd. as its subsidiary in 2024. He is developing new financial mechanisms to enable capital flow into the entertainment industry. His personal hobby is music production.

Akihiro Yamamoto

Akihiro was involved in new product development at Japan Living Warranty Inc. (now Solvvy Inc.). He later joined Royalty Bank Inc., where he launched Japan’s first royalty trading platform, exploring the potential of fintech in the entertainment field.

Satoru Oshiro

Satoru previously worked as a management consultant in the TMT division at Deloitte. He joined Questry and Showrunners, where he focuses on bridging vision and execution, connecting storytelling with data and strategy.

Mikio Yamaguchi

Formerly at Sony and involved in recovery efforts after the Great East Japan Earthquake, Mikio Yamaguchi has served as a director at several startups. He joined the board of Questry in 2024 and supports the management of Showrunners. He also enjoys music production.

CONTACT

info@showrunners.jp

CORPORATE PROFILE

Company Name

Showrunners Co., Ltd.

Address

1F FARO Nakameguro, 3-15-17 Aobadai, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153-0042, Japan

Executives

CEO:   
Directors:

Auditor:

Tomonobu Ibe
Bongwoo Lee, Hiroyuki Taniguchi, Satoru Oshiro
Mikio Yamaguchi

CEO:
Directors:

Auditor:

Tomonobu Ibe
Bongwoo Lee, Hiroyuki Taniguchi, Satoru Oshiro
Mikio Yamaguchi

Established

February 2024

Capital

JPY 10 million

Business

Planning and operation of content businesses, including film and animation

Shareholder

Questry Co., Ltd.

WEB

https://www.questry.co.jp