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Sony is in discussion with manga and anime publishing conglomerate Kadokawa, according to reports. As one of Japan’s largest manga and light novel publishers, this would represent a major shift in the industry that could have long-lasting effects.
Kadokawa will be familiar to anime and manga fans as the publisher behind some of the biggest hits of recent years, such as Delicious in the dungeon and Oshi no Koto name a few. Kadokawa is also present in several other sectors, including video games and anime, but is primarily known for its publishing division. Sony, of course, is one of the largest Japanese companies in the world, and is already present in the world of anime and manga through subsidiaries such as Aniplex, in addition to owning the anime streaming platform Crunchyroll, and formerly Funimation.
Sony’s purchase of Kadokawa would have major impacts in the East and West
Sony wants to increase its presence in entertainment
According to VarietySony Group Corporation is interested in acquiring Kadokawa, likely specifically for his anime, as well as the games he has produced, such as Elden Ring. Both parties are reportedly in discussions about a potential acquisition, which would have a major impact on the anime and manga industry, both in Japan and internationally. Sony’s strategic plan is said to include acquiring new IPs and expanding into the anime domain, and the acquisition of Kadokawa would certainly help achieve these goals.
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