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 provided as they become available.

Kadokawa Confirms Sony's Interest

Negotiations Ongoing

In a recent statement, Kadokawa Corporation acknowledged receiving a letter of intent from Sony to acquire company shares. The statement clearly indicates that deliberations are currently underway and no definitive agreement has been established. The company pledges to release any future updates promptly and appropriately.

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

Furthermore, Sony's involvement could significantly impact the Western distribution of anime and manga, given Kadokawa's extensive publishing and distribution network. Public reaction to the potential acquisition has been largely muted on social media. For more detailed background information, please refer to Game8's previous coverage of the Sony-Kadokawa discussions.