【Epi Group Inc.】 Epi Group supports CEO Mikuru Asakura in launching his live streaming business Epi Group Co., Ltd. Press Release: October 22, 2025 To Members of the Media Epi Group supports CEO Mikuru Asakura in launching live streaming business The top live streaming company and Mikuru Asakura, an athlete making waves in the entertainment industry, have teamed up! Epi Group Inc., one of TikTok LIVE’s largest affiliated agencies in Japan (Headquarters: Nishi-ku, Osaka City; Representative Director: Akihiro Nakamura; commonly known as Epiro has decided to support the launch of “VORTEX LIVE,” a TikTok LIVE project led by multifaceted mixed martial artist Mikuru Asakura. In addition, Epiro, CEO of the Epi Group, has been appointed as an advisor. Asakura has expanded beyond the realm of martial arts, spanning the entire entertainment industry, including YouTube, showbiz, and even live streaming. The Epi Group is also looking at the future influence of the TikTok LIVE platform, which has been eyed as a new challenge. This was made possible through repeated dialogue with an eye toward the future development of the entire live streaming industry. What is VORTEX LIVE
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website Click here for the official website A video of the interview has been posted on CEO Mikuru Asakura’s YouTube channel. https://img.youtube.com/vi/9ejh5EjUx6A/sddefault.jpg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ejh5EjUx6A About Epiro Operates one of the largest live streaming agencies in the industry, partnering with numerous live streaming platforms including TikTok LIVE. In 2024, the agency won first place in an event that competed for the highest revenue among live streamer agencies. As of 2025, the agency boasts industry-leading scale with 15,000 live streamers and annual tip revenue exceeding 20 billion yen. Thanks to its high-quality management system and strategic support, the agency has produced numerous top live streamers. Following an appearance on the popular YouTube program “Reiwa no Tora,” the agency gained attention through media appearances such as “Live Fight Club,” and is now attracting attention not only in the live streaming industry but also from within and outside the industry.
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possibilities for the next generation of talent and creators across the entire live streaming industry. 【Liver Recruitment】 VORTEX LIVE is recruiting affiliated live streamers to join Asakura Mikuru in his quest for the top. For application procedures and details, please see the URL. About recruitment https://vortexliveofficial.com/liver/
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/145360/17/145360-17-7b948412074e6890ce1fb2139ca594d1-2201×1029.png [About Epi Group, Inc.] With the motto of “A powerful partner for diverse marketing challenges,” we are a next-generation digital marketing company engaged in influencer marketing, live streaming management, web production, video production, and sales agency businesses. We stay up-to-date with the latest technology and trends, and use our influencer strategies, live streaming strategies, and web strategies to help our clients achieve their goals.
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