TBS Holdings facts for kids
TBS Holdings, Inc. is a big Japanese company that works in media and broadcasting. It's like the main company for the TV channel TBS Television and the radio station TBS Radio. TBS Holdings also runs two large networks: the Japan News Network (JNN) for TV, which has 28 partner stations, and the Japan Radio Network (JRN) for radio, with 34 partner stations.
You might know TBS for creating fun shows like the game show Takeshi's Castle and the exciting Sasuke (also known as Ninja Warrior). The Ninja Warrior show became so popular that it inspired similar obstacle course shows all over the world! TBS has also broadcast the famous Ultra Series programs, which feature superheroes fighting monsters.
TBS is part of a group of companies called the Mitsui Group. They also work closely with the Mainichi Shimbun, a major newspaper in Japan.
Logo used since 1 April 2020
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Headquarters in Minato, Tokyo
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Trade name
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TBS, TBS HD |
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Native name
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株式会社TBSホールディングス
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Romanized name
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Kabushiki gaisha TBS Hōrudingusu |
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Formerly
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| Traded as | TYO: 9401 |
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| Founded | 17 May 1951 in Tokyo, Japan |
| Headquarters | TBS Broadcasting Center, Akasaka 5-chome, Minato, Tokyo, Japan |
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Worldwide |
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| Revenue |  ¥342,754 million (consolidated, March 2011) |
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Operating income
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 ¥7,705 million (consolidated, March 2011) |
| ¥103 million (consolidated, March 2011) |
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| Total assets | ¥593,023 million (consolidated, March 2011) |
| Total equity | ¥344,658 million (consolidated, March 2011) |
| Owner | MTBJ investment trusts (10.4%; 5.3% managed for Dentsu (largest shareholder)) MBS Media Holdings (5%) SMBC (3.2%) Mitsui Fudosan (3.1%) NTT (3.1%) |
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Number of employees
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5,271 |
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TBS Radio
TBS Television BS-TBS TBS Sparkle TBS Glowdia TBS Act The Seven TBS Media Research Institute TBS International Nichion Seven Arcs CS-TBS |
The Story of TBS
TBS started a long time ago, in May 1951. It was first called Radio Tokyo (KRT) and began in Tokyo, Japan.
Early Days of Broadcasting
- In December 1951, KRT started its radio broadcasts.
- A few years later, in April 1955, KRT began TV broadcasting.
- In August 1959, the Japan News Network (JNN) was created. This network helps share news across many TV stations.
- In November 1960, KRT changed its name to Tokyo Broadcasting System, Inc. (TBS).
Famous Shows and Changes
- In July 1966, the popular Ultraman series started airing on TBS.
- Ultraseven followed in October 1967, becoming even more popular.
- In April 1971, Return Of Ultraman helped bring the Ultra Series back to fans.
- In May 1986, TBS started broadcasting the fun game show Takeshi's Castle.
- The last episode of Takeshi's Castle aired in October 1990.
- In October 1994, TBS moved into its current main building, the TBS Broadcasting Center. People sometimes call it "Big Hat."
Modern Era of TBS
- In April 2009, TBS became a certified broadcast holding company. This means it became the main company overseeing its TV and radio businesses. Its name changed to Tokyo Broadcasting System Holdings, Inc.
- In March 2011, TBS broadcast a special news program without commercials after the big earthquake and tsunami in Japan.
- In December 2011, TBS sold its baseball team, the Yokohama BayStars, to another company called DeNA.
- In April 2020, TBS updated its logo.
- In October 2020, the company's name changed again to TBS Holdings, Inc., to celebrate its 70th anniversary.
What TBS Shows
TBS broadcasts many different types of programs, from sports to dramas and news.
Sports Competitions
TBS is known for showing exciting sports events and game shows.
- Kinniku Banzuke (also known as Unbeatable Banzuke)
- Sasuke (known as Ninja Warrior in many countries) - This is a famous obstacle course game show.
- Kunoichi - This is like Sasuke but for female contestants.
- Takeshi's Castle - A classic game show with many funny challenges.
- Pro Sportsman No.1 - A show where athletes compete in tough challenges.
- Honoo-no Taiiku-kai TV
- HANZO - A sports game show based on a five-part competition.
Variety and Talk Shows
- Masahiro Nakai's Friday Smiles
Music Shows
- The Best Ten (1978–1989) - A popular music countdown show.
- Count Down TV
Dramas and TV Series
TBS has aired many dramas and TV series, including:
- Another World
- Days of Our Lives
- Passions
- Santa Barbara
- Sunset Beach
- Dragon Zakura
- Princess Resurrection
- Karei-naru Ichizoku - A drama that celebrated TBS's 55th anniversary.
- Lincoln
- Utaban
Information and News Programs
- The World Heritage - A show about amazing places around the world.
- N Studio - A news program.
Game Shows
- Quiz ¥20,000,000 Money Drop - The Japanese version of The Million Pound Drop.
- All Star Thanksgiving Festival
- Sanma's Super Karakuri-TV
- Tokyo Friend Park II
- Quiz Derby
- We asked 100 people - The Japanese version of Family Feud.
- The Chance! - The Japanese version of The Price Is Right.
- Happy family plan
- Survivor
Anime Programs
TBS has also shown many anime series, including:
- The Idolmaster
Sports Coverage
TBS broadcasts many major sports events.
Football
- FIFA World Cup (including qualifying matches)
- Matches involving the Japan national football team and Japan national under-23 football team.
Volleyball
- FIVB Volleyball Men's World Championship
- FIVB Volleyball Women's World Championship
Golf
Multi-Sport Events
- IAAF World Championships in Athletics
- Summer Olympic Games
- Winter Olympic Games
Images for kids
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Former TBS logo (1961-1991)
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Former TBS logo (1994-2020)
See also
In Spanish: Tokyo Broadcasting System Holdings para niños
