KADOKAWA to Make Doga Kobo, the Animation Studio Behind "Oshi No Ko" and Others, a Subsidiary

KADOKAWA Corporation announced that it has agreed to acquire shares in Doga Kobo Inc., an animation production studio, and make it a subsidiary.

Background and Purpose of the Acquisition

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The KADOKAWA Group stated that as a strategy for its anime business, which is central to its media mix, it aims to construct a system for continuously creating appealing anime works by expanding its production lines and strengthening its production capabilities, thereby maximizing IP value with anime as the core.
In its medium-term management plan until the fiscal year ending March 2028, the company's basic strategy is to promote "Global Media Mix with Technology," which is centered on the stable creation of IP from a diverse portfolio and its widespread global deployment.

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Doga Kobo is a studio founded in 1973. Its careful animation, which expresses the world view of the work and features attractive character depiction, has received high acclaim from anime fans worldwide.
It has a wealth of animation production experience and has produced a variety of anime, including "Monthly Girls' Nozaki-kun," "NEW GAME!," and "Oshi No Ko," through a relationship with KADOKAWA spanning about 10 years.
These works have become a major topic not only in Japan but also overseas.

The KADOKAWA Group stated that by welcoming Doga Kobo and strengthening cooperation with its subsidiaries ENGI Co.Ltd., Studio KADAN Co. Ltd., RagingBull Inc., BELLNOX FILMS Co. Ltd., and affiliated company Kinema Citrus Co., Ltd, it will further strengthen its structure for creating anime works that can succeed globally.

Comment from Ryu Ishiguro, President and Representative Director of Doga Kobo Inc.

As we celebrate our 51st year since establishment, we have created many works with numerous production companies, specialized companies, and manufacturers. KADOKAWA is one of the companies we have produced works with and has been a good partner. We will strive to create an environment where Doga Kobo can continue to produce works more ambitiously than ever before, and we will continue to work hard to release better works in the future. And we ask for your continued support.

Comment from Takeshi Kikuchi, Executive Officer and Chief Anime Officer of KADOKAWA Corporation

We are very pleased to welcome Doga Kobo Inc., an anime studio with over 50 years of history that is loved all over the world, into our group. By further strengthening the cooperation between the two companies, we will create even more appealing and exciting works that will remain in the hearts of people all over the world.