Studio Ghibli Appoints Kenichi Yoda New President
Key Questions
Who has been appointed as the new president of Studio Ghibli?
Kenichi Yoda, the president of NTV Holdings, has been named the new president of Studio Ghibli. He will assume the role in June 2026.
What will happen to Studio Ghibli's current president?
Hiroyuki Fukuda, the current head of Studio Ghibli, will transition to the position of board director. This change maintains continuity in leadership.
What does this leadership change indicate for Studio Ghibli?
The appointment signals a strategic direction for the studio amid industry business shifts. It aligns with similar moves at studios like Otomo and Kadokawa.
Kenichi Yoda (NTV Holdings pres) named new Ghibli president in June 2026, with prior leader Fukuda moving to board director. Signals strategic direction for the studio amid industry business shifts like Otomo and Kadokawa moves; live-action Kabuki adaptations follow.
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Updated May 15, 2026