Kadokawa Confirms Sony Acquisition Interest

Kadokawa Corporation has officially acknowledged Sony's interest in acquiring more of its shares. While discussions are ongoing, no final decision has been reached. Read on for details about this potential acquisition between two industry giants.

Kadokawa Confirms Sony's Interest

No Decision Yet

In an official statement, Kadokawa confirmed receiving a letter of intent from Sony to acquire additional company shares. However, the statement emphasizes that no decision has been made. Kadokawa assures the public that any future announcements regarding this matter will be released promptly.

This confirmation follows a Reuters report suggesting Sony's pursuit of Kadokawa, a major player in anime, manga, and video games. A successful acquisition would bring FromSoftware (creators of Elden Ring) under Sony's umbrella, along with other prominent studios like Spike Chunsoft (Dragon Quest) and Acquire (Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story). This could potentially lead to revivals of FromSoftware's PlayStation exclusives like Dark Souls and Bloodborne.

A Sony acquisition could also significantly impact the Western publishing and distribution of anime and manga, given Kadokawa's extensive reach in these markets. However, initial social media reactions to the news have been relatively muted. For more background information, refer to Game8's previous article on the Sony-Kadokawa acquisition talks.