
Company Name
agitoy, inc.
Established
April,2016
CEO
Masanori Sugiura
Location
Hiroo1-15-7 Style&Deco Building 6th, Shibuya, Tokyo
Main Bank
MUFG Bank, Shinagawa-Ekimae Branch
Business Details
Planning and formulation of existing/new web business strategies, development of services utilizing AI and other fundamental technologies, and production of video and advertising content
Leadership

Masanori Sugiura
CEO & Co-founder
Born in 1982 in Toyokawa City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. After graduating from high school, he moved to the United States and earned a dual degree in East Asian Studies and Studio Art from New York University (NYU), where he explored both cultural understanding and creative expression. In 2006, he joined Digital Garage, Inc., where he contributed to the launch of Twitter’s Japanese-language platform. His responsibilities included media development, advertising model design, and ad sales. He also led the sales of B2B SaaS tools for enterprise-level social media posting and analytics, laying the foundation for Twitter-based marketing in Japan. He later joined I-FREEK Mobile, Inc., where he served as head of marketing for the smartphone app business. There, he oversaw ad operations as well as the planning, development, and management of multiple digital applications, driving growth in the digital content sector. In 2016, he founded Agitoy Inc., a consulting studio supporting new business and marketing initiatives for digital media companies, brand-driven businesses, and B2B manufacturers. He specializes in bridging strategy and execution across advertising, content, and technology. With strong bilingual communication skills, he also facilitates international negotiations and partnerships, helping Japan-based products and services expand their global competitiveness.







