Kadokawa Confirms Sony Acquisition Interest

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 promptly.

Kadokawa Confirms Sony's Interest

Negotiations Ongoing

In a recent statement, Kadokawa Corporation acknowledged receipt of a letter of intent from Sony to acquire its shares. The company stressed that the matter remains under consideration and no definitive agreement has been made. Any future developments will be communicated transparently and expeditiously.

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, 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 significantly impact the Western publishing and distribution of anime and manga, given Kadokawa's extensive reach in these markets. However, initial online reactions have been relatively muted. For more detailed background, refer to Game8's previous coverage of the Sony-Kadokawa discussions.