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Kadokawa Fortifies Animation Production with Doga Kobo Acquisition
Media conglomerate Kadokawa announced its acquisition of Doga Kobo, the esteemed animation studio behind the hit anime "Oshi no Ko." While the specifics of the share acquisition and financial details remain undisclosed, this move signals a strategic expansion for Kadokawa in the...
2 years ago
A-1 Pictures Acquires Studio 3Hz's Production, Planning Business
In a significant move within the anime industry, Studio 3Hz has announced the transfer of its primary business—animation planning and production—to the major player A-1 Pictures. This transfer will include the current staff members, with A-1 Pictures inheriting the business. 3Hz...
2 years ago
Animation Studio Gainax Declares Bankruptcy
Gainax, once a titan in the anime industry, announced its bankruptcy on June 7, 2024, following a filing in the Tokyo District court on May 29, 2024. The announcement marks a somber conclusion to the storied history of the studio behind such classics as Shinseiki Evangelion (Neo...
2 years ago
TOHO Strengthens Animation Division with Acquisition of Science SARU
TOHO, a powerhouse in the film industry, has taken significant strides to strengthen its animation production arm. The company announced its acquisition of all shares of Science SARU, marking its incorporation as a subsidiary into the TOHO Group. Under the leadership of CEO Eun-...
2 years ago
Bandai Namco Filmworks Acquires Animation Studio 8bit as Subsidiary
Production and planning company Bandai Namco Filmworks announced on Friday that it will acquire 8bit as a wholly owned subsidiary. The Tokyo-based animation studio will become part of the Bandai Namco Filmworks group effective April 1, 2024. 8bit has confirmed the retention of i...
2 years ago
Nippon TV Acquires Studio Ghibli as Subsidiary
Nippon Television Holdings Inc. announced on Thursday that its consolidated subsidiary Nippon Television Network (Nippon TV) has reached an agreement to make Studio Ghibli its subsidiary. The company will acquire 42.3 percent of the shares from multiple individual shareholders b...
3 years ago
Kodansha Launches K Manga Distribution Platform in the US
Publishing company Kodansha announced the launch of K Manga—a new manga distribution service—on Tuesday. The platform will be available exclusively as a smartphone app in the United States on May 10, with a website version to follow at a later date. K Manga will launch with appro...
3 years ago
Sentai Filmworks, Mainichi Broadcasting System Announce Streaming Partnership
Entertainment company AMC Networks (AMC) announced a partnership and distribution agreement between its subsidiary Sentai Filmworks (Sentai) and broadcasting company Mainichi Broadcasting System (MBS) on Thursday. The agreement grants AMC's HIDIVE streaming service exclusive rig...
3 years ago
Entertainment Company Disney, Publisher Kodansha Expand Strategic Partnership
The Walt Disney Company announced at the Asia-Pacific content showcase in Singapore on Wednesday that it is expanding its partnership with Japanese publishing company Kodansha. The company intends to co-produce and distribute an expanding slate of original titles for its Disney+...
3 years ago
WOWOW, Sony Pictures, Crunchyroll Produce 'Bye Bye, Earth' Anime Adaptation
Satellite television station WOWOW announced an anime adaptation of Tow Ubukata's Bye-Bye, Earth novel on Thursday. The anime is being co-produced by WOWOW, Sony Pictures, and Crunchyroll, and it is the first project from their collaboration. Through this partnership, the compani...
3 years ago
