Kakuda Takuji Selected as Japan Representative for Roblox Parents Council, Shochiku Geino to Support Net Literacy Education for Schools and PTAs
Shochiku Geino Co., Ltd. announces that its cultural talent and metaverse evangelist, Takuji Kakuda, has been selected as the sole Japanese member of the Roblox Parents Council, which Roblox launched globally in January 2026. Leveraging this, Shochiku Geino will fully support the provision of net literacy education for schools and PTAs, with Mr. Kakuda serving as an instructor.
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Shochiku Geino Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: 2-5-7 Kitakyuhoujimachi, Chuo-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture; Representative Director and President: Masahiro Yamanaka) announces that Takuji Kakuda, one of our cultural talents and a metaverse evangelist, has been selected as the sole member from Japan to participate in the "Roblox Parents Council," an official parent organization that Roblox began rolling out globally in January 2026. Moving forward, our company will fully support the provision of net literacy education for schools and PTAs, with Takuji Kakuda as the instructor.
## Background and Purpose
In recent years, the digital environment surrounding children, including smartphones, YouTube, TikTok, and games like Roblox, has expanded rapidly. At the same time, parents' concerns about addictive use and dangerous online contact are growing, and there is a demand for educational opportunities based on accurate information.
Our company will leverage Kakuda Takuji's position as the sole officially recognized representative from Japan for Roblox, allowing him to contribute as a leading expert in net literacy education. By combining this with Shochiku Geino's entertainment expertise, we will provide enjoyable and practical learning experiences.
## Service Features
- Lectures and workshops for parents who share the same anxieties, from "a parent's perspective" with expertise in Roblox.
We provide lectures and workshops on net literacy based on the latest and accurate information.
We will develop service packages tailored for schools, PTAs, and other segments with high educational demand.
- Comprehensive digital literacy education
We will explain not only Roblox-specific issues but also problems related to children's comprehensive internet usage, including smartphones, various SNS, and general games, as well as methods for utilizing them for learning.
- Strengthening educational content through collaboration with Shochiku Geino
By collaborating with talents and comedians belonging to Shochiku Geino, we are also considering providing content and utilizing events that make literacy education "easy to understand and fun."
## Comment from Kakuda Takuji
"As a representative of Japanese parents, I have been appointed to participate in the 'Roblox Parents Council' and to convey the voices of Japanese parents and children to Roblox. As a representative of Japanese parents, I feel a responsibility to support the safety and healthy growth of children in the digital society.
Conversely, I will continue my activities to convey the appeal of Roblox and how to use it safely to all parents. Through collaboration with Shochiku Geino, we aim to deliver education that leverages the power of entertainment and create a future where Roblox is also utilized as a learning tool."
Note: Takuji Kakuda participates in the "Roblox Parents Council" as an independent member representing the perspectives of parents and digital literacy experts. This participation does not constitute an official endorsement, spokesperson role, or employment relationship by Roblox Corporation. The views expressed by Mr. Kakuda are his own and do not necessarily reflect the official policies or positions of Roblox Corporation.
Note: Mr. Kakuda participates in the Roblox Parents Advisory Board as an independent member representing the perspectives of parents and digital literacy experts. His participation does not constitute an official endorsement, spokesperson role, or employment relationship with Roblox Corporation. All views expressed by Mr. Kakuda are his own and do not necessarily reflect the official policies or positions of Roblox.
## Kakuda Takuji Profile
Representative Director and President of Mondrian Inc. / Metaverse Evangelist / Member of the Roblox Parents Council
He was responsible for marketing strategies for "Monster Strike" and other titles at Mixi Inc., achieving a cumulative total of 50 million global users. Since 2018, he has served as CSO at a startup developing social, cultural, and economic communities in virtual spaces. Their main product is max.
## Background and Purpose
In recent years, the digital environment surrounding children, including smartphones, YouTube, TikTok, and games like Roblox, has expanded rapidly. At the same time, parents' concerns about addictive use and dangerous online contact are growing, and there is a demand for educational opportunities based on accurate information.
Our company will leverage Kakuda Takuji's position as the sole officially recognized representative from Japan for Roblox, allowing him to contribute as a leading expert in net literacy education. By combining this with Shochiku Geino's entertainment expertise, we will provide enjoyable and practical learning experiences.
## Service Features
- Lectures and workshops for parents who share the same anxieties, from "a parent's perspective" with expertise in Roblox.
We provide lectures and workshops on net literacy based on the latest and accurate information.
We will develop service packages tailored for schools, PTAs, and other segments with high educational demand.
- Comprehensive digital literacy education
We will explain not only Roblox-specific issues but also problems related to children's comprehensive internet usage, including smartphones, various SNS, and general games, as well as methods for utilizing them for learning.
- Strengthening educational content through collaboration with Shochiku Geino
By collaborating with talents and comedians belonging to Shochiku Geino, we are also considering providing content and utilizing events that make literacy education "easy to understand and fun."
## Comment from Kakuda Takuji
"As a representative of Japanese parents, I have been appointed to participate in the 'Roblox Parents Council' and to convey the voices of Japanese parents and children to Roblox. As a representative of Japanese parents, I feel a responsibility to support the safety and healthy growth of children in the digital society.
Conversely, I will continue my activities to convey the appeal of Roblox and how to use it safely to all parents. Through collaboration with Shochiku Geino, we aim to deliver education that leverages the power of entertainment and create a future where Roblox is also utilized as a learning tool."
Note: Takuji Kakuda participates in the "Roblox Parents Council" as an independent member representing the perspectives of parents and digital literacy experts. This participation does not constitute an official endorsement, spokesperson role, or employment relationship by Roblox Corporation. The views expressed by Mr. Kakuda are his own and do not necessarily reflect the official policies or positions of Roblox Corporation.
Note: Mr. Kakuda participates in the Roblox Parents Advisory Board as an independent member representing the perspectives of parents and digital literacy experts. His participation does not constitute an official endorsement, spokesperson role, or employment relationship with Roblox Corporation. All views expressed by Mr. Kakuda are his own and do not necessarily reflect the official policies or positions of Roblox.
## Kakuda Takuji Profile
Representative Director and President of Mondrian Inc. / Metaverse Evangelist / Member of the Roblox Parents Council
He was responsible for marketing strategies for "Monster Strike" and other titles at Mixi Inc., achieving a cumulative total of 50 million global users. Since 2018, he has served as CSO at a startup developing social, cultural, and economic communities in virtual spaces. Their main product is max.