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Toho is the studio behind Godzilla and the distributor of Japan's biggest anime films — the gatekeeper of the country's blockbuster culture.
Toho owns the monster and the multiplex: Godzilla is a licensing annuity, and its lock on Japan's anime box office makes it the country's blockbuster gatekeeper.
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How Toho makes money
Film production and distribution, cinema exhibition, and content/IP licensing led by Godzilla.
Film & distribution — Anime and live-action theatrical, incl. Japan's top box-office titles
Godzilla IP — Licensing, merchandising, and global franchise rights
Cinemas & real estate — Toho Cinemas and property
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