Sony Eyes Acquisition of FromSoftware Parent Kadokawa Amid Industry Buzz

Kadokawa Corporation, the parent company of FromSoftware, is reportedly encouraging Sony to acquire it to prevent a hostile takeover by foreign companies like Kakao Corp. While Sony has shown interest in strategic investments, it has not committed to a full purchase. Bloomberg reports that Kadokawa's market value has risen to $4.1 billion amid acquisition rumors, complicating potential deals. Analysts suggest that acquiring Kadokawa would benefit Sony, particularly due to its anime assets, with FromSoftware being an added advantage.