Foundation: 1969
Headquarters: Minato Ward, Tokyo
President: Takuya Kozuki
Executive Summary: Konami Holdings Corporation is a Japanese entertainment and gambling conglomerate originating from the late 1960s in Toyonaka, Osaka. The company was founded by Kagemasa Kozuki as a jukebox rental and repair business before expanding into the manufacturing of slot machines and video game-related products. The headquarters of Konami is in Minato Ward, Tokyo, but the company has subsidiaries across the globe. Konami’s ventures include manufacturing pachinko machines, slot machines, arcade cabinets, and running physical fitness clubs. However, Konami’s primary commitment has been to video game publishing and development, with several well-known franchises and titles such as Metal Gear, Silent Hill, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Pro Evolution Soccer, as well as Beatmania and Dance Dance Revolution (obtained through purchasing the video game company Bemani as Konami’s music game division). Additionally, a portion of Konami’s success stems from the production of films based on its franchises, most notably, the Metal Gear Solid and Silent Hill series. Its annual income is in the range of US$3 billion.
