Since its establishment in 1932 by Ichizo Kobayashi with the mission of "to widely provide inspiring entertainment to the general public." Toho Group has delivered numerous entertainment productions, mainly movies and plays, that bring dreams, excitement and joy to a wide range of customers.
2023
03
TOHO Hibiya Promenade Building opens
03
TOHO Tombo Pictures, Inc. was established
07
TOHO Global Inc. was established
08
GAIE inc. became an owned subsidiary
09
EISHIN KOUGEI Co., Ltd.became an owned subsidiary of TOHO STAGE CRAFT Co.Ltd.
10
The Tokyo exhibition celebrating the 150th anniversary of
the birth of Hankyu Hanshin Toho group founder Ichizo Kobayashi (1873-1957) was held.
11
"GODZILLA MINUS ONE" was released
11
TOHO Global Inc. signed a capital and business alliance
agreement with IGLOO STUDIO CO., LTD.
12
Toho International, Inc. made a strategic investment in CJ
ENM FIFTH SEASON, LLC
2022
09
AID-DCC Inc. became an owned subsidiary
09
TIA Inc. became an owned subsidiary and changed its name to TOHO animation STUDIO Inc.
2021
07
"Godzilla vs. Kong" was released in Japan
2020
10
"Demon Slayer : Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie : Mugen Train" was released (new box-office record [40.43 billion yen])
2019
05
"Godzilla: King of Monsters" was released
2018
02
Nihon Gekijo (TOHO Cinemas Nichigeki) closed
03
Nemu no Hiroba renewed as "Hibiya Godzilla Square"
03
TOHO Cinemas Hibiya opens
2017
03
Merger of TOHO real estate Co., Ltd.
2016
07
"Shin Godzilla" was released
08
"Your Name." was released (broke a new box-office record for in-house productions [25.09 billion yen]) *As of December 2017
12
Annual box-office revenue record is broken [85.4 billion yen] (currently No. 1 on the all-time list)
2015
03
Shinjuku Toho Bldg. was completed
11
Sappro Toho Kouraku Bldg. was completed
2014
03
Merger with Koma Stadium Co., Ltd.
05
"GODZILLA" the U.S. Legendary version, was released in the U.S.
08
Merger with Sanwa Kogyo Co., Ltd.
2013
06
TOHO real estate Co., Ltd. became a wholly owned subsidiary
10
Toho-Towa Co., Ltd. became a wholly owned subsidiary
12
"The Eternal Zero" was released (broke a new box-office record for in-house productions [8.6 billion yen])
2011
02
INTERNATIONAL TELEVISION FILMS, INC. became a wholly owned subsidiary
2010
09
Toho Studios Remodeling Project Completed
12
Annual box-office revenue record is broken [74.8 billion yen]
2009
08
Merged with Sapporo Kouraku Kogyo Co., LTD. and Shintenchi Co., LTD.
2008
03
Toho Cinemas Co., Ltd. merged with 4 box-office companies (Toho Higashinihon Kogyo Co., Ltd., Chubu Toho Co., Ltd., Toho Kansai Kogyo Co., Ltd., and Kyushu Toho Co., Ltd.)
09
Koma Stadium Co., Ltd. became a consolidated subsidiary
12
Annual box-office revenue record is broken [73.9 billion yen]
2007
10
Toho Theatre Creation Bldg. completed on the site of the former Toho Head Office Building
11
Theatre Creation opened
2006
09
Completion of the Toho Nangai Bldg. on the site of the former Nangai Kaikan
10
Movie theater chain division was spun off and transferred to Toho Cinemas Co., Ltd.
2005
03
The Geijyutsuza closed due to reconstruction of the former Toho Head Office Building
04
Toho Head Office moved to Toho Hibiya Building
2004
02
Close of Nangai Kaikan
05
"Crying Out Love in the Center of the World" was released (setting a new box-office record of 8.5 billion yen for a film produced by the company).
12
Sapporo Toho Bldg.(Sapporo Chanter) was completed
2003
02
Toho Studios begins remodeling project
03
"Spirited Away" won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature Film
04
Virgin Cinemas Japan Ltd. acquired and renamed Toho Cinemas Co., Ltd.
07
"Bayside Shakedown 2" was released (setting a new box-office record for a live-action film [17.3 billion yen])
2002
02
"Spirited Away" won the Golden Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival
2001
07
"Spirited Away" was released (new box-office record [30.8 billion yen])
2000
06
Toho version of "Elisabeth" premiered (Imperial Theatre)
11
"MILLENNIUM SHOCK" was performed (Imperial Theatre)
12
Tokyo Takarazuka Bldg. was completed on the site of the former Tokyo Takarazuka Theater
1998
01
Closing of the former Tokyo Takarazuka Theater and the former Scala-za
05
"GODZILLA", the U.S. TriStar Pictures version, was released in the U.S.
07
"Pokémon: The First Movie" was released (first in the Pokémon series)
1997
04
"Detective Conan The Time-Bombed Skyscraper" was released (the first film in the "Detective Conan" series)
07
"Princess Mononoke" was released (new distribution revenue record [11.3 billion yen])
1993
07
"Crayon Shin-chan Action Mask vs. Leotard Devil" was released (the first film in the "Crayon Shin-chan" series)
1992
05
"Miss Saigon" premiered (Imperial Theatre: 1.5 year long run)
1991
07
Construction of Shibuto Cine Tower completed
1987
06
"Les Misérables" premiered in Japan
10
Toho Hibiya Bldg. (Hibiya Chanter) was completed on the site of the former Hibiya Movie Theater and Yurakuza (2nd generation)
1984
01
The 1st Toho Cinderella Birth (Yasuko Sawaguchi)
03
Nichigeki Music Hall closed
10
Yurakucho Center Bldg. (Mullion) completed on the site of the former Nihon Gekijo
11
Yurakuza (2nd generation) closed
1983
02
TV's "DOMINO" (TBS affiliate) begins broadcasting
1981
02
Nihon Gekijo closed (Nichigeki Music Hall moved to the 5th floor of the Tokyo Takarazuka Theater)
1980
10
Navio Hankyu (now HEP Navio Bldg.) completed
03
"Doraemon: Nobita's Dinosaur" was released (the first in the "Doraemon" series)
05
"Kagemusha" won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes International Film Festival
1974
10
TV program "The Wounded Angel" (NTV affiliate) began broadcasting
1973
03
Received the Tony Award for Special International Prize (for Toho's theatrical activities)
12
"Tidal Wave" released
1972
07
TV program "TAIYOUNI HOERO" (NTV affiliate) began broadcasting
1969
04
"Man of La Mancha" premiered (Imperial Theatre)
10
Construction of Shinjuku Plaza Theater completed
1967
09
"Fiddler on the Roof" premiere (Imperial Theatre)
1966
01
The first performance of "Sasameyuki" (Geijutsuza)
09
The New Imperial Theatre opened
1965
03
"Tokyo Olympiad" was released
10
Established Imperial Theatre Co., Ltd. for the construction of the new Imperial Theatre (merged with Toho Real Estate Co., Ltd. in July 1976)
10
TV program "SEISHUNTOWA NANDA" (NTV affiliate) began broadcasting
1963
09
"My Fair Lady" premiered at the Tokyo Takarazuka Theater
1962
07
"Irresponsible Era of Japan" released (the first of the "Free-for-All" series)
1961
07
"Sir Galahad in Campus" was released (the first film of the "Young Guy" series)
10
"Hourouki" premiered (Geijutsuza)
10
Listed on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange, the Osaka Securities Exchange, and the Nagoya Stock Exchange
1958
02
The 1st "Western Carnival" opens at Nihon Gekijo
07
"Hotelman's Holiday" was released (the first film of the "Ekimae" series)
09
"Rickshaw Man" wins the Golden Lion (Grand Prix) at the Venice International Film Festival
1957
04
Completion of the former Toho head office building
04
Opening of Geijutsuza Theater
1956
01
"The President's Boss" was released (the first film of the "President" series)
03
"Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto" won an Honorary Mention at the U.S. Academy Awards (currently the Best Foreign Language Film)
1955
07
Opened the Scala-za on the 4th floor of the Tokyo Takarazuka Theater
07
Merger with Imperial Theatre Co., Ltd.
1954
04
"Seven Samurai" was released
11
"Godzilla" was released (the first in the "Godzilla" series)
1953
12
Nangai Kaikan completed
1952
03
Nichigeki Music Hall opened
1950
07
Established Imperial Theatre Co., Ltd.
1949
05
Listed on the Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya Stock Exchanges
1947
03
Separation of Tokyo Kaikan Co., Ltd.
1945
03
Merger of Umeda Eiga Gekijo Co., LTD. and Nangai Eiga Gekijo Co., LTD.
1943
12
Merged with Toho Eiga Co., Ltd. to engage in integrated management of film production, distribution, exhibition, and theatrical exhibition, and changed the company name to Toho Co., LTD.
1937
03
Merger with Toyoko Movie Theater Co., LTD.
08
Establishment of Toho Eiga Co., Ltd.
11
Toho Eiga Co., Ltd. merged with Photo Chemical Laboratory Co., Ltd., P.C.L., J. O. Studio, and Toho Pictures Distribution Co., LTD.
12
Merger with Imperial Theatre Co., LTD. (owned the former Tokyo Kaikan)
1936
01
Merger with Nihon Eiga Gekijo Co., LTD. (owned the former Nihon Gekijo)
06
Established Toho Film Distribution Co., LTD.
1935
06
Yurakuza (2nd generation) opened
1934
01
Former Tokyo Takarazuka Theater opened
02
Former Hibiya Movie Theater opened
1932
08
Tokyo Takarazuka Theater established (President: Ichizo Kobayashi)