We have made an official announcement concerning the alteration of our corporate name from"Shogakukan Production Co., Ltd." to "Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions Co., Ltd." as of June 17, 2008. The contents of this homepage will gradually be modified in order. We greatly appreciate your understanding in this matter.

*Press release
*Message from President

ShoPro is a subsidiary of Shogakukan Inc., one of the Japan's largest publishing houses. Shogakukan Inc. distributes a wealth of educational materials, as well as many of Japan's most popular magazines and comic books. Within the Shogakukan group, ShoPro and Shogakukan Inc. are the most closely affiliated.

ShoPro was founded in 1967 for the purpose of licensing and merchandising the properties owned by Shogakukan Inc.. ShoPro has since experienced steady growth and now includes two key divisions: the Media Division and the Educational Development Division. In the Japanese market, ShoPro represents brands including the world's most popular international entertainment brands.

By maximizing the close relationship that it enjoys with all Shogakukan group companies, ShoPro provides Shogakukan properties and imported foreign properties with powerful licensing and merchandising programs supported by a comprehensive blend of carefully chosen media support.