Breaking Language Barriers, Expanding Video Possibilities
Until now, many videos have failed to reach their potential audiences due to language barriers and cost constraints. With advances in production technology, it's now possible to rethink workflows encompassing translation, voice-over, subtitles, and editing—making multilingual video distribution a practical option. We've redesigned the production process itself, creating a proprietary workflow that enables sustainable multilingual video production.
Unlocking the potential of videos that were once limited by language—that's our mission.
We design workflows not for one-off productions, but for ongoing updates, additions, and horizontal expansion. We've established the rules and procedures to keep multilingual production running smoothly.
We apply the pacing, structure, and comprehension design refined through entertainment and educational content, ensuring it translates effectively across multiple languages.
While leveraging AI, we also incorporate human judgment where quality requires it. We continuously improve with in-house tools and scripts, enhancing operational speed and reproducibility.
We operate our own channels to test and refine our multilingual video production infrastructure.
A food channel showcasing Japanese culinary culture.
We've produced multiple videos with over 3 million cumulative views,
gaining strong support from international audiences.
Operated as our own business with joint venture partners, we continuously test and improve our multilingual production infrastructure in real-world conditions.
A TikTok and YouTube channel focused on English learning. Currently targeting Japanese audiences, with plans to expand to English learning for Korean and Spanish speakers, as well as Japanese learning for English-speaking audiences.
View ChannelWe provide specialized services for multilingual video production.
Transform your existing videos into multilingual content. We handle translation, voice-over, subtitles, editing, and upload as a one-stop service.
Create product and service tutorials in multiple languages. Perfect for deployment to overseas offices and international customers.
Film in English or Japanese and distribute in multiple languages. End-to-end support from planning to filming, editing, and localization.
We continuously expand our production infrastructure by identifying challenges from the field.
We break down processes, automating what can be automated while supporting decision-critical steps through design. We're advancing full automation of localization workflows including translation, voice synthesis, automated audio editing, and subtitle generation.
Beyond localization, we're modularizing the entire video production workflow—planning, filming (or generation), editing, subtitling, and uploading. Our goal is to create a scalable production pipeline with API-connected components.
We're working toward an AI agent that integrates all automated processes—where you input creative intent and receive a finished video. Our research envisions a world where humans focus on creative decisions while AI handles production execution.
Founder Shunsuke Takahashi spent 10 years at NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation) as a program director, producing evening news programs, nationwide documentaries, and educational content. He then joined video venture Viibar, where he spent 8 years progressing from on-site producer to COO, leading video marketing and media operations.
He has led numerous video production projects for major companies including LINE Yahoo, Nikkei, Dentsu, NHK, DeNA, and IRIS (operator of "TOKYO PRIME"). He brings over 20 years of frontline experience in the video and broadcasting industry.
In October 2024, he founded Ikada Inc., leveraging his experience to pursue new possibilities in bringing videos to the world.
| Company Name | Ikada Inc. |
|---|---|
| Mission | Filling the world with inspiration through technology and creativity. |
| CEO | Shunsuke Takahashi |
| Founded | 2024 |
| Location | Fuchu City, Tokyo, Japan |
| Business |
Video content planning, production & operations Video production support tool development |