GENDA Reorganizes Karaoke Business: Merger of Shin Corporation and Melo Works
GENDA Inc. announced the merger of its group companies, Shin Corporation and Melo Works, effective April 1, 2026. This move will expand the combined network to 461 karaoke stores nationwide and accelerate DX initiatives like the 'Imakara Reservation' system.
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GENDA Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and CEO: Nao Kataoka; hereinafter 'the Company') has announced that its group company Shin Corporation (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Nori Kawaguchi) will merge with another group company, Melo Works (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Nori Kawaguchi), effective April 1, 2026.
As a result of this merger, the number of karaoke stores operated by Shin Corporation will reach 461 nationwide (399 stores for 'Karaoke BanBan' and 62 stores for the 'Wakuwaku Group'). Additionally, the 'Imakara Reservation' feature, which was introduced to Karaoke BanBan on March 10 of this year, is scheduled to be implemented across all Wakuwaku Group stores. The Company will continue to support the promotion of digital transformation (DX) for companies that have joined the group through roll-up M&A.
Moving forward, the GENDA Group will continue to deliver diverse entertainment experiences to realize its aspiration of 'making people's lives more enjoyable' around the world.
About GENDA Company Profile:
GENDA is an entertainment company that aims to increase the 'total amount of enjoyment' in the world by building a global entertainment network. It operates a wide range of businesses, including amusement, karaoke, lifestyle, tourism, food & beverage, character merchandising, and content & promotion (movies and experiential content). Combined, the group operates approximately 1,100 locations, including 'GiGO' amusement centers, 'Karaoke BanBan' chains, and 'Studio Caratt' photo studios, along with about 13,000 'mini-locations' (game corners with fewer than 30 machines). The group operates in Japan, the USA, Canada, the UK, Ireland, the Netherlands, Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Vietnam, and other regions.
Company Name: GENDA Inc.
Representative: Representative Director and CEO Nao Kataoka
Established: May 2018
Location: 1-9-1 Higashi-Shinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo
As a result of this merger, the number of karaoke stores operated by Shin Corporation will reach 461 nationwide (399 stores for 'Karaoke BanBan' and 62 stores for the 'Wakuwaku Group'). Additionally, the 'Imakara Reservation' feature, which was introduced to Karaoke BanBan on March 10 of this year, is scheduled to be implemented across all Wakuwaku Group stores. The Company will continue to support the promotion of digital transformation (DX) for companies that have joined the group through roll-up M&A.
Moving forward, the GENDA Group will continue to deliver diverse entertainment experiences to realize its aspiration of 'making people's lives more enjoyable' around the world.
About GENDA Company Profile:
GENDA is an entertainment company that aims to increase the 'total amount of enjoyment' in the world by building a global entertainment network. It operates a wide range of businesses, including amusement, karaoke, lifestyle, tourism, food & beverage, character merchandising, and content & promotion (movies and experiential content). Combined, the group operates approximately 1,100 locations, including 'GiGO' amusement centers, 'Karaoke BanBan' chains, and 'Studio Caratt' photo studios, along with about 13,000 'mini-locations' (game corners with fewer than 30 machines). The group operates in Japan, the USA, Canada, the UK, Ireland, the Netherlands, Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Vietnam, and other regions.
Company Name: GENDA Inc.
Representative: Representative Director and CEO Nao Kataoka
Established: May 2018
Location: 1-9-1 Higashi-Shinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo