Kadokawa confirms interest from Sony

Kadokawa Corporation officially confirms Sony's expression of interest in acquiring more company shares, although negotiations are ongoing. Further details on these discussions between the two industry giants are provided below.

Kadokawa Confirms Sony's Interest

"No Final Decision Reached"

In a formal statement, Kadokawa Corporation acknowledges receipt of a letter of intent from Sony to acquire its shares. However, the company emphasizes that no final decision has been made. Any future developments or announcements will be communicated promptly and appropriately.

This official statement follows a Reuters report indicating Sony's pursuit of Kadokawa, a major player in Japanese media encompassing 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.

A Sony-Kadokawa merger could also significantly expand Sony's influence in the Western anime and manga publishing and distribution markets, given Kadokawa's extensive distribution network. However, initial online reactions to this potential acquisition have been relatively muted. For more background information, refer to Game8's previous coverage of the Sony-Kadokawa acquisition talks.