Kadokawa, FromSoft Parent Company and Anime Powerhouse, Confirms Sony's Interest in Acquisition

Kadokawa Corporation officially confirms Sony's expression of interest in acquiring additional shares, but emphasizes that no final decision has been reached. Further updates will be released as they become available.

Kadokawa Confirms Sony's Interest

Negotiations Ongoing

In a recent statement, Kadokawa Corporation acknowledged receiving a formal proposal from Sony to acquire company shares. However, the statement clearly indicates that the matter remains under consideration, with no concrete decision made. The company pledges to promptly announce any significant developments.

This official confirmation follows a Reuters report suggesting Sony's pursuit of Kadokawa, a major player in Japanese media encompassing anime, manga, and video games. A successful acquisition would place FromSoftware (creators of Elden Ring) under Sony's umbrella, alongside other prominent studios like Spike Chunsoft and Acquire. This could potentially lead to revivals of FromSoftware's PlayStation exclusives, such as Dark Souls and Bloodborne.

Sony's involvement could also extend to anime and manga publishing and distribution in Western markets, given Kadokawa's extensive distribution network. However, initial online reactions to the potential acquisition have been relatively muted. For a more comprehensive overview, refer to Game8's previous coverage of the Sony-Kadokawa discussions.