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Sony and Bandai Namco Form Strategic Alliance to Expand Global IP Reach
Sony Group Corporation and Bandai Namco Holdings Inc. have announced a strategic partnership underpinned by a 68 billion yen (approximately US$463 million) equity investment. As part of the agreement, Sony will acquire 16 million shares, roughly 2.5% of Bandai Namco's total outs...
1 year ago
Toei Animation Launches Eterna Animation Brand for Original Productions
Toei Animation has announced the launch of Eterna Animation, a new creative label focused on original in-house productions. Unveiled in the lead-up to the studio's 70th anniversary in 2026, the initiative signals a bold step forward in Toei's commitment to creative innovation an...
1 year ago
Sony, Bandai Namco, and Gaudiy Launch Strategic Partnership
Sony Group Corporation and Bandai Namco Holdings Inc. have jointly invested 10 billion yen (approximately US$70 million) in Gaudiy Inc., a Tokyo-based entertainment technology company, in a move that marks the beginning of a strategic three-way partnership aimed at expanding the...
1 year ago
Aniplex and Crunchyroll Establish Joint Anime Production Venture Hayate
Sony Group's anime subsidiaries, Aniplex Inc. and Crunchyroll, have announced the formation of Hayate, a joint venture dedicated to the planning, development, and production of anime content for Crunchyroll's global streaming platform. The Tokyo-based company represents Sony's c...
1 year ago
NTT Docomo Launches Digital Manga Platform Manga Mirai
NTT Docomo, in collaboration with Akatsuki Group, Media Do, and MyAnimeList, has announced the launch of Manga Mirai, a new digital manga platform that debuted on March 4, 2025 (Pacific Standard Time). The platform will offer English-translated Japanese manga, providing fans wit...
1 year ago
Masaaki Yuasa Establishes New Animation Studio ame pippin
Acclaimed animation director Masaaki Yuasa has announced the establishment of his new animation studio, ame pippin, marking his return to the industry after a three-year hiatus. The studio, officially launched on February 18, brings together key industry players, including Asmik...
1 year ago
Production I.G to Merge with Signal.MD, Strengthening Group Profitability
IG Port, the parent company of animation studios Production I.G and Signal.MD, announced the merger of these two subsidiaries. This move, approved during the January 24 board meeting, will position Production I.G as the surviving entity while Signal.MD dissolves. The merger, eff...
1 year ago
Pierrot Partners with South Korea's Red Dog Culture House to Produce 'Latna Saga' Anime
In a significant expansion move, Japan's Pierrot Co., Ltd. has signed a business alliance with South Korean animation studio Red Dog Culture House (RDCH) as of August 2024. This collaboration marks the studios' commitment to jointly produce and invest in anime content for the gl...
2 years ago
TOHO Acquires GKIDS, Expanding Global Animation Influence
TOHO Co., Ltd., the renowned Japanese entertainment company, has announced its acquisition of GKIDS, Inc., a leading North American animation producer and distributor. The acquisition was executed through TOHO International, the company's Los Angeles-based subsidiary, furthering...
2 years ago
Pierrot and Asahi Production Sign Partnership Agreement
Two prominent names in the Japanese animation industry, Pierrot and Asahi Production, have officially entered into a business partnership aimed at enhancing their ability to produce high-quality anime consistently. The agreement was signed on October 11, 2024, signaling a strate...
2 years ago
