Sony Reportedly in Advanced Talks to Acquire Kadokawa Corporation

The potential buyout could expand Sony's foothold in anime and gaming, including gaining control of FromSoftware, creators of Elden Ring.

Sony is negotiating a possible acquisition of Kadokawa Corporation, a major Japanese media conglomerate involved in anime, manga, and gaming.
Kadokawa reportedly insists on a full buyout of the company, while Sony has previously shown interest in acquiring only specific assets like anime and gaming divisions.
Kadokawa owns a majority stake in FromSoftware, the studio behind critically acclaimed games such as Dark Souls, Elden Ring, and Armored Core.
Analysts suggest the deal could be transformative for Sony, aligning with its strategy to integrate anime and gaming, leveraging existing properties like Crunchyroll and Aniplex.
Other potential buyers, including Microsoft and Tencent, have expressed interest, but Sony appears to be the closest to finalizing an agreement.