Gaudiy Group Deck (En)

This is a Company Deck of Gaudiy Group, a Tokyo-based startup.
It explains the vision, mission, and businesses of our group.

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1. ©️ Gaudiy Group Inc. last updated 2026.04.14
2. ©️ Gaudiy Group Inc. There are still many things I can't share with you. So, I would love to discuss them with you directly. We are currently in the midst of rapid changes, and the situation is evolving daily. There is still a lot of information that cannot be made public, so the information I can share in this document is limited. Regarding the hectic and chaotic current state of Gaudiy, I would be happy to discuss directly with you.
3. ©️ Gaudiy Group Inc. GROUP MISSION Together with fans, we advance the times. We design an ecosystem where entertainment, technology, and finance organically interconnect, exploring the creation of a new social infrastructure.
4. GROUP VISION Creation of a Fandom State. Encounters with values and communities that have depended on the environments established so far. We want to create a society where individuals can choose their own lives. A community where anyone can freely choose and unleash their creativity. A place where one can find fulfillment in their own way. We call this yet-to- be-seen economic sphere a "Fandom State" and aim to realize it. ©️ Gaudiy Group Inc.
5. Why a Fandom State? Fixing the Bugs in Society and Unlocking Human Creativity Updating the OS of Society So That Passion Is Rewarded A Society Where It’s Hard to Be Yourself and Inequality Continues to Grow A Society Where People Choose by Purpose and Create Together Structural flaws in today’s social systems— such as the widening inequality driven by capitalism—are preventing people from fully realizing their innate capacity for innovation and creativity. We harness the power of entertainment and advanced technology to make unseen value visible, reward passion and contribution, and unleash human creativity. We unlock human creativity through purpose-driven communities and systems that continually solve societal challenges, expanding human flourishing worldwide. We create a virtuous cycle where passion connects people, and communities inspire creativity. ©️ Gaudiy Group Inc.
6. Why Entertainment Is the Foundation of a Fandom State Japanese Entertainment: The Ultimate Co-Creation Community Japan’s Unique Strengths Japanese Entertainment Beloved by Passionate Fans Worldwide Technology & Finance Technology That Enables Free Nations Beyond Borders and Race As generative AI accelerates and the risk of inequality continues to grow, we believe the principles and technologies of Web3 are becoming increasingly vital. They offer a path toward a society where everyone can freely participate in the economy, independent of the environment or circumstances they were born into. ©️ Gaudiy Group Inc. Fans transcend borders through a shared love for what inspires them, organically forming communities around common passions. They create, contribute, and connect—not for financial reward, but out of genuine resonance. We believe fandom is more than a cultural phenomenon; it is a force capable of transforming society.
7. ©️ Gaudiy Group Inc. GROUP COMPANIES / PRODUCT
8. ▪GROUP COMPANIES / PRODUCT ©️ Gaudiy Group Inc. An Overview of the Gaudiy Group Within the Gaudiy Group, multiple units operate and grow their businesses autonomously. Entertainment Unit Platform Unit New Business Unit Bus iness D iv is io n Cross-Functional Business Development Bus iness D iv is io n AI Data Analytics Bus iness D iv is io n R&D Bus iness D iv is io n Creator AI Enablement Bus iness D iv is io n Game Bus iness D iv is io n Financial Business Development Bus iness D iv is io n Legal Entity Infrastructure Group ID / Wallet Gaudiy Financial Labs Community Group MyAnimeList Legal Entity Legal Entity Legal Entity Legal Entity RealReal Company A (Design Production) Company B (Event & Merchandise Production) Company C (Manga Production Support) Legal Entity Bus iness D iv is io n Gaudiy Fanlink Corporate S trategy & Planning Corporate / H R Compliance, Risk & Governance CEO Office Legal Entity Gaudiy Group
9. ▪GROUP COMPANIES / PRODUCT ©️ Gaudiy Group Inc. Business Domains Across the Gaudiy Group Three Business Domains and the Transition to a Fandom State Grounded in identity and community, we are building an ecosystem where technology, finance, and entertainment work together to enable the sift to a Fandom State. The Gaudiy Group’s Business Domains
10. ▪GROUP COMPANIES / PRODUCT ©️ Gaudiy Group Inc. Business Overview by Unit Platform Unit The Platform Unit consists of the Infrastructure Group, which develops financial and identity-related businesses, and the Community Group, which operates fan community businesses. Infrastructure Group Community Group Business Division ID / Wallet The core infrastructure of the Fandom State ecosystem, integrating Identity and Wallet. It records fan activities and enables contribution-based rewards, connecting products across the Gaudiy Group. Legal Entity Gaudiy Financial Labs Building next-generation financial infrastructure. We turn fan passion and contributions into economic value, creating a sustainable fan economy where value can continuously circulate. Legal Entity MyAnimeList One of the world’s largest anime and manga communities, with users across 240 countries and regions and over 1.2 billion viewing and reading data points. It brings together fans worldwide to connect and engage through the works they love. Business Division Gaudiy Fanlink A platform for building dedicated fan communities around IPs. From Builders Note, the official Gunpla community, to leading IPs and individual creators, we help passionate fan communities connect and thrive.
11. ▪GROUP COMPANIES / PRODUCT ©️ Gaudiy Group Inc. Business Overview by Unit Entertainment Unit From global talent management to creative production, manga production support, live events, and merchandise, the Entertainment Unit covers a broad range of entertainment businesses. Legal Entity Legal Entity RealReal Company A(Design Production) Bringing Japanese entertainment to the world. Through original content such as Real Real Japan (4M+ followers, 99% overseas audience), influencer management, and IP localization, we help Japanese IPs expand globally. Details Undisclosed Legal Entity Legal Entity Company B(Event & Merchandise Production) Company C(Manga Production Support) Details Undisclosed Details Undisclosed
12. ▪GROUP COMPANIES / PRODUCT ©️ Gaudiy Group Inc. Business Overview by Unit New Business Unit Developing new businesses that generate synergies across the Group, while advancing research and innovation in emerging technologies such as AI and blockchain. Business Division Business Division Cross-Functional Business Development Creator AI Enablement Details Unisclose Details Unisclose Business Division Business Division AI Data Analytics Game Details Unisclose Details Unisclose Business Division Business Division R&D Financial Business Development Details Unisclose Details Unisclose
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14. Work policy ©️ Gaudiy Group Inc. What is your purpose in life? Gaudiy has another wish apart from the realization of Mission. We want Gaudiy to be a place where you can feel a sense of purpose in life, not a sense of fulfillment in your work. You work for Gaudiy, but before that, you live your life. The pleasure you feel when you are able to break out of your shell, using your incompleteness as a driving force. The happiness of believing that you might be able to experience it again. Gaudiy wants to meet your purpose in life, which you do not even know yet. We want to be a place where you can live your life. Gaudiy and you, who met as if drawn together, will surely part ways someday. We hope you will be more alive then than you are now.
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17. ▪APPENDIX ©️ Gaudiy Group Inc. Q & A Answers to Your Questions About the Gaudiy Group Is a Fandom State Really Possible? To be candid, the chances of fully realizing it are low. But we believe the more important question is not whether it is achievable—it is whether it is worth dedicating our lives to, even if the odds are slim. A Fandom State represents a new form of social infrastructure. Capitalism and democracy, which we now take for granted, did not emerge overnight; they evolved gradually over decades and even centuries. We believe a Fandom State will be no different. Rather than appearing all at once, it will take shape through countless small experiments, continuous learning, and constant refinement. Our goal is to help build it, step by step, as a social infrastructure for future generations. What Is Gaudiy’s Culture Like, and What Kind of People Work Here? Operating across entertainment, technology, and finance, each Group company has its own distinct culture. As a result, we bring together people from diverse backgrounds— including former YouTubers, serial entrepreneurs, finance professionals, university professors, talent managers, physicists, and public company executives—from Japan and around the world. Who Would Thrive at the Gaudiy Group? To be honest, the Gaudiy Group isn’t for everyone. We’d be happy to explain why in person. What Is Your Business Model? We operate across three primary business domains—entertainment, technology, and finance—with multiple revenue models. At the same time, many of our businesses are still in the early stages, and not all of them have yet established a sustainable business model. Do You Offer Remote Work? There is no Group-wide remote work policy. Each company and team sets its own approach, though many operate primarily in-office with a flextime system.We’d be happy to discuss the details in person. What’s the Difference Between Gaudiy and the Gaudiy Group? Gaudiy Group Inc., established in February 2026, is the holding company responsible for managing the Group as a whole.Gaudiy Inc., founded in 2018, is one of the Group’s operating companies, leading platform businesses and new business development.Recruitment is coordinated by Gaudiy Group in collaboration with the relevant Group companies. I’m Interested. How Can I Apply? The Gaudiy Group is made up of multiple companies with different business domains and cultures.If you’re interested after reading this guide, we’d love to meet you for a casual conversation. Based on our discussion, we can introduce you to the companies and roles that may be a good fit.
18. ©️ Gaudiy Group Inc. Company Profile Gaudiy Group Inc. Headquarters 1-1-12 Sendagaya, Shibuya City, Tokyo 151-0051, Japan Representative Director Yuya Ishikawa 26 (211 on a consolidated Group basis) Employees February 6, 2026 (Gaudiy Inc.: May 2, 2018) Founded: Affiliated Companies Gaudiy Inc. / Gaudiy Financial Labs Inc. / MyAnimeList Co., Ltd. / RealReal Inc. / and several others Major Shareholders Sony Group Corporation, BANDAI NAMCO Holdings Inc., Kodansha Ltd., SHOGAKUKAN Inc., SHUEISHA Inc., TOHO CO., LTD., TOEI ANIMATION CO., LTD., Shochiku Co., Ltd., Sanrio Company, Ltd., JAFCO Group Co., Ltd., SBI Investment Co., Ltd., Mitsubishi UFJ Innovation Partners Co., Ltd., Mizuho Capital Co., Ltd.