News for Kadokawa Corporation (9468.T)

CHENGDU, China, April 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- During the 2025 Chinese Spring Festival, the Chengdu-produced animated film Nezha 2 became a global sensation, ranking among the top five highest-grossing films in global box office history, which also attracted lots of attention to Chinese animation and comic industries. On April 18, an International Salon on the Animation and Comic Industries themed 'Linking the World with Industrial Interaction', hosted by National Business Daily and organized by NBD Think Tank, was held in Chengdu city of Sichuan Province of China. The event was focused on collaboration and communication between the Chinese and Japanese animation and comic industries, exploring how Chengdu can build a world-class hub of such industries. It attracted numerous representatives from companies, experts, scholars, and professionals of the industries from both China and Japan. Through activities such as project roadshows and roundtable discussions, the event provided an international exchange platform for the industries of both countries, further advancing the globalization of Chengdu in this sector.

Sony Group Corporation is in advanced talks to acquire Kadokawa Corporation, a major Japanese publisher known for its anime, manga, and gaming assets.

Sony is rumored to be negotiating a deal to acquire Japanese media company Kadokawa, potentially expanding its entertainment portfolio.

Sony is in talks to acquire Kadokawa, the company behind Elden Ring and top anime IPs, in a potential $2.7 billion deal.

Sony Group is reportedly in talks to acquire Japanese content publisher Kadokawa Corporation. According to insiders, if negotiations proceed smoothly, the two c

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From Software's parent company today announced it's offering shares in its company to Tencent via Sixjoy and Sony Interactive Entertainment.

FromSoftware, the Japanese video game studio behind “Elden Ring” and Dark Souls, announced Wednesday that Sony and Tencent had acquired a 30% stake.