Sony Eyes Major Acquisition of Kadokawa, FromSoftware's Parent Company

Sony is reportedly interested in acquiring Kadokawa to strengthen its position in the anime industry by owning more intellectual property (IP). This move follows Sony's recent acquisitions of anime distributors like Crunchyroll and Right Stuf, aiming to consolidate its distribution and production capabilities. By acquiring Kadokawa, Sony could gain control over a significant amount of anime and manga IP, potentially reshaping the industry landscape by reducing the number of productions but increasing their quality and franchise potential.