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By Ami NazruUpdated:July 11, 20242min
Kadokawa Corporation announced its acquisition of animation studio Doga Kobo on July 11, 2024.
Doga Kobo, known for titles such as The Oshi No Ko
strong>, YuruYuri, Monthly Girls' Nozaki-kunamong others, will become subsidiaries of Kadokawa.
Kadokawa's acquisition of Doga Kobo comes as part of its mid-term management plan to promote “Combining global media with technology” by the fiscal year ending March 2028.
This strategy focuses on the stable creation and global expansion of diverse intellectual property (IP).
At the heart of this strategy is the anime business, which Kadokawa plans to strengthen by expanding its production line and increasing production capacity. The goal is to continuously produce attractive anime works and maximize the value of intellectual property centered on anime.
By integrating Doga Kobo into its group, Kadokawa aims to enhance its production structure. The integration will see Doga Kobo collaborate with five other Kadokawa Group studios: ENGI Inc., Studio KADAN Inc., Raging Bull Inc., Vernox Films Inc., and Kinema Citrus Co., Ltd.
This collaborative effort is expected to enhance Kadokawa's ability to create anime works that resonate with global audiences.
“We are honored to welcome Doga Kobo, a globally beloved anime studio with over 50 years of history, to our team,” said Takeshi Kikuchi, Chief Anime Officer (CAO) of Kadokawa. “By further strengthening the collaboration between the two companies, we will create more engaging, exciting works that will leave a lasting impression on audiences around the world.”
Ryuu Ishiguro, Representative Director of Doga Kobo, also expressed optimism about the acquisition, saying, “As we enter our 51st year since our founding, we have worked with many production companies, specialized companies, and manufacturers to create works. KADOKAWA is a good partner in working together and a company with good understanding. We will create an environment where Doga Kobo can continue to create works with even more enthusiasm than before, and we will strive to produce better works in the future. We look forward to your continued support.”
Source: PR Times
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Ami Nazru
Ami Nazru has been an anime reporter for over 3 years and is an editor at Animehunch. She discovered the world of anime through Sailor Moon many years ago and has been a softie ever since. Reading psychological coming-of-age dramas and tormenting her soul is a certified addiction for Ami, and this includes works by Shuzo Oshimi. She lives for the series and spends most of her time researching controversies in the anime industry.
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