About Kotobukiya
CORPORATE OFFICE
KOTOBUKIYA
5F ISSEI BLDG 1-18-2 AKEBONO-CHO, TACHIKAWA-SHI, TOKYO 190-0012, JAPAN
CEO/President Kazuyuki Shimizu
Managing Director H.Shimizu
- Int’l Business Div.: H. Tadai (GM), T. Ikeda, T. Hanzawa
- Int’l Product Planning and Development: Kirt Nakamura
- Int’l Media and Marketing Coordinator: Robert Lyle Paske, Dan Lujan
- Int’l Purchasing & Licensing: A. Higashi (GM), Y. Tani
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KOTOBUKIYA (USA) /KOTO INC.
22857 Lockness Ave
Torrance, CA 90501, USA
Phone:310-327-7359 / Fax:310-538-8794
CEO/President Jeffrey Kashida
Chairwoman: Hiroyo Shimizu
Contact us by email:questions@kotous.com
- Sales & Marketing: Aiko Shoji,
- Web Operation: Anuj Pradhan
- Media Relations/Product Development: Dan Lujan
- Product Planning & Development: K. Nakamura
- Administration/Accounting: May Okabe
- Art Department: Felipe Alberto Benavides
- Shipping/Warehouse: Sangay (Mote) Lama -Supervisor
- Licensing Operation
- Fulfillment Operation
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KOTOBUKIYA
Company first began as a single toy store for dolls operated by Jusaburo Shimizu in 1947. In 1951, he re-created his sole proprietorship into a limited liability company, together with his two brothers.
While always continuing to focus on retail sales, KOTOBUKIYA first venture into original products as a model kit manufacturer began in 1983 with Armament, our first original model kit. This was followed in 1985 with King Godzilla, our very first licensed kit.
What really set apart KOTOBUKIYA from other model kit manufacturers was the acquisition of the model kit license for Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam THE-O mecha, the first time a company other than Bandai was able to release Gundam products!
Our first foray into the non-kit business was in May of 1989 with soft vinyl statues and the Active Styling Figures (today branded as ARTFX Statues). Since then, we have increased our lineup with fully assembled and painted resin statues (now known as KOTOBUKIYA Fine Art Statues), Action Figures, One Coin Mini Figures and more!
As a model kit manufacturer, we were always striving to further improve the material and detail and articulation of our kits. That level of commitment has continued throughout all product types that we have developed, and KOTOBUKIYA is renowned for our quality and dedication to craftsmanship.
In our retail stores, we hold annual sculpting and painting contests, which is judged by our in-house and other known sculptors and outside judges, including the editor-in-chief of Hobby Japan, the Japanese model magazine. The number of entries normally exceeds three hundred, with entrants from all over Japan. In fact, some of our in-house sculptors originated as entrants into the contest and other toy manufacturers have scouted many others!
Over the years, were attracted the attention of not only top artistic talents, but also the favor of publishers and licensors who wish to work with only the best the toy and collectible industry has to offer.
KOTOBUKIYA (USA)/KOTO INC.
In October 2009, A highly capable USA team was formed to strengthen its marketing and product development capabilities for the US market. The team was named KOTOBUKIYA KREATIVE 3. K3′s members are well known US sculptors and artists in the arena of collectible statues and toys. In the summer of 2010, KOTO INC is further trying to form the most talented artist group to meet the highest standard of craftsmanship in its continued effort of perfecting the world of unique fusion of the finest art of the East and West.
With a fusion of cutting-edge technology and creative craftsmanship, KOTOBUKIYA is now much capable of responding to the sensitivity and fluctuation of market needs, as well as collector’s persistent demands for product perfection.
The new website is now operational, and KOTOBUKIYA is fully committed to developing an online experience that provides the highest level of customer service and support.
PRODUCT REVIEW INQUIRY
We are happy to respond to your inquiries and questions. Please direct your emails and inquiries to: questions@kotous.com
Your inquiries will be forwarded to Media & Marketing Staff and we try to get in touch with you as soon as possible. Please note that we have limited review samples and they are not always available to everyone, but we are always looking for websites who will review our products. You can let us know what kind of special coverage you are able to provide us for sample reviews!
If you wish to be included in our press list, please let us know. Each month we send out news and product information to our media friends. Please make sure to provide us info.: Your Site (URL), Your Name, Address, and Phone Number. (Your address will be necessary in case we send our samples to you.)
Thank you for your interest in KOTOBUKIYA!
OEM PARTNERSHIP
KOTO Inc is always looking for potential opportunity for O.E.M Partnership. Please feel free to contact: Jeffrey Kashida
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Please send your resume to: May Okabe, General Manager – Administration, Koto Inc. maiko@kotobukiya.co.jp
22857 Lockness Ave. Torrance,CA 90501, USA.
- Opening for Sculpting Artist: Please send your information:Career Opportunity
- Opening for Painting Artist: Same as above.
- Opening for Photographer: Same as above.
As an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, Koto Inc is committed to fostering a diverse, multicultural work environment where our employee-owners respect one another and share a commitment to our firm’s values, mission, and strategies. Koto Inc provides equal employment to all participants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran or marital status.
