Victor Entertainment, Inc. is a subsidiary of JVCKenwood that produces and distributes music, movies, and other entertainment products like anime in Japan. Outside Japan, it's known as JVC Entertainment.
Victor Entertainment was originally a subsidiary of JVC and was named Victor Musical Industries, Inc. It was founded in April 1972. Later, its sales and marketing department became Nihon AVC, Inc., and in April 1993, merged with Victor Musical Industries to form Victor Entertainment, Inc.
Over the years, Victor Entertainment has had various subsidiaries, such as JVC Musical Industries and Victor Interactive Software. However, some of these subsidiaries were dissolved or acquired by other companies. JVC Music Europe, for instance, was dissolved in May 2006, while Victor Interactive Software was acquired by Marvelous Entertainment in 2003.
Victor Entertainment represents many major artists, including AKB48, Daichi Miura, and SMAP. It also produces and distributes anime shows, such as "Naruto" and "One Piece." The company has a wide range of labels, including FlyingDog and Victor Enterprise.
In April 2014, Victor Entertainment's corporate name was changed to JVCKenwood Victor Entertainment Corporation, but in April 2024, it reverted back to Victor Entertainment, Inc. The company continues to be a major player in the Japanese entertainment industry, producing and distributing a wide range of products.