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Studio Gainax Formally Dissolves After Bankruptcy Wraps Up

Hideaki Anno framed the closure as the outcome of years of mismanagement, with key trademarks moving to Studio Khara.

Overview

  • Official filings show bankruptcy proceedings ended on November 27, 2025, with the corporate registration closed on December 1 after liquidation.
  • In a statement on Studio Khara’s site, Hideaki Anno confirmed the dissolution and called it “a truly disappointing end.”
  • Anno alleged former managers mishandled rights and withheld royalties even after Khara’s emergency support.
  • Khara’s civil lawsuit against Gainax concluded in early 2023 with a 100 million yen settlement and a formal apology.
  • Khara secured key trademarks and intellectual property, including the Evangelion franchise, and Anno thanked final director Yasuhiro Kamimura for safeguarding materials during the wind-down.