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GAGA to distribute Japanese Anime Feature in over 600 theaters across the U.S. and Canada ~“Umamusume: Pretty Derby” first-ever feature film hits theaters February 27~

We are pleased to announce that GAGA Corporation (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director, President and CEO: Satomi Odake; hereinafter referred to as “GAGA”), a group company of GENDA Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director, President and CEO: Nao Kataoka; hereinafter collectively referred to as “GENDA” including its group companies), has confirmed that the animated feature film “Umamusume: Pretty Derby – Beginning of a New Era” (scheduled for release in North America on February 27, 2026) will be distributed to over 600 theaters.
Furthermore, to coincide with the film’s release, we are conducting promotional activities leveraging our North American operations.
In order to realize the Aspiration of “More fun for your days,” GENDA will continue to deliver a diverse range of entertainment experiences.

■ Please check this information as well.
GAGA accelerates Global Distribution Strategy for Japanese Films and Content
~Cygame’s multimedia franchise “Umamusume: Pretty Derby,” will see its first theatrical feature release in North America on February 27~
https://genda.jp/2026/01/15/gaga-accelerates-global-distribution-strategy-for-japanese-films-and-contentcygames-multimedia-franchise-umamusume-pretty-derby-will-see-its-first-theatrical-feature-rele/

■ GENDA Corporate outline
“More fun for your days”
To realize this Aspiration, GENDA is an entertainment company that aims to build a global entertainment network and increase the “total amount of fun” distributed throughout the world.
We operate a wide range of businesses in entertainment, including Amusement, Karaoke, Lifestyle, Tourism, Food & Beverage, Character Merchandising and Contents & Promotions (movies, interactive contents, etc.). Both domestically and internationally, we operate approximately 1,100 locations, including amusement arcades such as “GiGO,” the karaoke chain “Karaoke BanBan” and the photography studio “Studio CARATT” as well as approximately 13,000 mini-locations (mainly a gaming corner with 30 or fewer game machines installed). We operate in various regions including Japan, the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore and Vietnam.

Company name: GENDA Inc.
Representative: Representative Director, President and CEO Nao Kataoka
Established: May 2018
Location: 6F Tokyo Shiodome Building, 1-9-1 Higashi-Shinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Web site: https://genda.jp/en
GENDA IR page: https://genda.jp/en/ir