Marine ENTERTAINMENT Inc.

Marine ENTERTAINMENT Inc. (株式会社マリン・エンタテインメント) is a Japanese record company and media-mix production house based in Toshima-ku, Tokyo. It is a subsidiary of Animate Co., Ltd., the well-known anime merchandise retailer. The company originated around 1997 as a label of Animate Film, and in April 2004 its planning and production division was spun off and incorporated as Marine ENTERTAINMENT Inc., taking the same name as the label. The company describes itself as pursuing diverse content in both 'sound' and 'video.' Its business spans animation planning and production, music planning and production, commercial production, music publishing, and game planning and production. It is best known for producing drama CDs (audio dramas), many adapted from manga, novels, games, and boys' love (BL) titles, as well as for producing CDs for voice actors and artists, radio programs, games, and events. It handles total production from planning and production through promotion and sales. Marine ENTERTAINMENT has released drama CDs based on popular works such as 'Saiunkoku Monogatari' (彩雲国物語), 'Shōnen Onmyōji' (少年陰陽師), 'GetBackers' (GetBackers-奪還屋-), and 'WILD ADAPTER,' among many others. It also produces original titles such as 'Anime Tenchō' (アニメ店長) and 'Weiß Kreuz' (ヴァイスクロイツ). In addition to drama CDs, the company produces music for anime-related songs and operates a music publishing business. It is also known as a sponsor of several programs on Nippon Cultural Broadcasting's internet radio station Chō! A&G+, including 'Iguchi Yuka no Mu~~~n' (井口裕香のむ〜〜〜ん). The company's representative is Tsuji Masahide (辻 政英). Its headquarters is located at Higashi-Ikebukuro Central Place 4F, 3-22-17 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo. The official website lists upcoming and recent releases, including drama CDs such as 'Cosmetic Playlover 2' (コスメティック・プレイラバー２) and 'Kawaii kedo Kawikunai' (かわいいけどかわいくない), as well as music releases like M.O.E. ANISON COVER SINGLE 'CONVICTION -FIGHTING GIRL-' and M4!!!!'s third mini album 'ONE AND ONLY.' The site also features news updates and a company overview page.

Marine ENTERTAINMENT Inc. traces its origins to around 1997, when it began as a label of Animate Film, the production arm of the anime retailer Animate. Under the Animate Film label, it produced and released various anime-related music and drama CDs. In April 2004, the planning and production division of Animate Film was separated and incorporated as an independent company, Marine ENTERTAINMENT Inc., taking the same name as the existing label. The new company continued and expanded the label's activities. From its founding, the company focused on the production of drama CDs, many based on popular manga, novels, and games. Notable early works include adaptations of 'Saiunkoku Monogatari' (彩雲国物語) and 'Shōnen Onmyōji' (少年陰陽師), as well as CD production for major publishers' works such as 'GetBackers' (GetBackers-奪還屋-) and 'WILD ADAPTER.' The company also produced original titles like 'Anime Tenchō' (アニメ店長) and 'Weiß Kreuz' (ヴァイスクロイツ). Over the years, Marine ENTERTAINMENT expanded into voice actor and artist CD production, radio program production, game production, and event planning. It became known as a sponsor of several programs on Nippon Cultural Broadcasting's internet radio station Chō! A&G+, including 'Iguchi Yuka no Mu~~~n' (井口裕香のむ〜〜〜ん). The company also operates a music publishing business for anime-related songs. As a subsidiary of Animate, Marine ENTERTAINMENT maintains close ties with the Animate retail chain, often releasing titles that are sold exclusively through Animate or with Animate-limited editions. The company continues to release a steady stream of drama CDs and music CDs, as evidenced by its official website's release schedule, which lists upcoming titles such as 'Cosmetic Playlover 2' (コスメティック・プレイラバー２) and 'Kawaii kedo Kawikunai' (かわいいけどかわいくない) in 2024, and music releases like M.O.E. ANISON COVER SINGLE 'CONVICTION -FIGHTING GIRL-' and M4!!!!'s third mini album 'ONE AND ONLY.' The company's representative director is Tsuji Masahide (辻 政英). Its headquarters is located at Higashi-Ikebukuro Central Place 4F, 3-22-17 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo. The official website provides company information, terms of use, FAQ, survey form, privacy policy, and a contact form for retailers.

• 2024

  Scheduled releases include drama CD 'Kawaii kedo Kawikunai' on April 26 and 'Cosmetic Playlover 2' on May 31.

• 2022

  Released M4!!!! 3rd Mini Album 'ONE AND ONLY' on October 19.

• 2004

  In April, the planning and production division of Animate Film was spun off and incorporated as Marine ENTERTAINMENT Inc.

• 1997

  Started as a label of Animate Film around this time.

A media-mix business producer group delivering sound and video content across all media, with a focus on drama CDs and anime-related music.

• Drama CD 'Cosmetic Playlover 2'

• Drama CD 'Kawaii kedo Kawikunai'

• M.O.E. ANISON COVER SINGLE 'CONVICTION -FIGHTING GIRL-'

• M4!!!! 3rd Mini Album 'ONE AND ONLY'

• Jinrō Battle THE NIGHTMARE SEASON1 #4

• Jinrō Battle THE NIGHTMARE SEASON1 #3

• Drama CD 'Oni to Tengoku'

• Drama CD 'Yamanai Fukō no Owarasekata'

• Drama CD 'Healing Paradox'

• Drama CD 'Fake Fact Lips'

• 'Tondemo Nai Ore no Alpha'

• 'Haga-kun wa Kamaretai'

• 'Hitorijime My Hero 4'

1. 1マリン・エンタテインメント 公式サイトmarine-e.net
2. 2会社概要 | マリン・エンタテインメントmarine-e.net
3. 3Marine ENTERTAINMENT - Wikidatawikidata.org
4. 4マリン・エンタテインメント - Wikipediaja.wikipedia.org