Denkyosha
Denkyosha is a Japanese company that now holds the rights to the Maxell brand for audio cassettes. It matters to tape users because it put a classic Maxell blank cassette back on sale in Japan as a limited run of new stock for vintage decks.
Who Denkyosha are
Denkyosha operates in Japan and sells its compact cassettes under the Maxell name. Its first notable audio release revives the UD series, a Maxell tape line that first appeared in 1970 as a music recording cassette. The revived tape is a Type I normal bias formulation in a 60 minute length. Tape users now get a fresh blank cassette with a familiar name and standard bias settings.
What you'll find in this tag
Maxell's UD-60A cassette launch is the story behind this page. The report explains who owns Maxell cassette production today, which tape type the revived model uses and how it fits the history of the UD series. It also notes the retail price in Japan of roughly 780 JPY per cassette, which positions the tape as an affordable everyday blank rather than a collector item.
Key models to know
Maxell UD-60A - the limited edition revival, sold in a thick case designed for easy loading. Its shell graphics borrow the magnetic pattern motif of older Maxell packaging, a link to the original look. The original Maxell UD line - the music recording series that gave the new tape its name and code, long used for recording on home decks.
Related topics & where to go next
Compact Cassette, Maxell and Analog Audio extend this topic. Cassette decks and portable players appear in the catalogue under Sources, while the news section follows other tape revivals.