Sony Group Corporation is in talks to acquire fellow Japanese conglomerate Kadokawa, according to media reports that emerged this week. The firm’s animation and games properties may underlie the possible M&A activity. Kadokawa is a 79-year-old company ...

Sony is reportedly looking to acquire the Japanese publishing company Kadokawa, the owner of Elden Ring developer FromSoftware. According to a recent Reuters report, two sources familiar with the matter claimed that talks between the PlayStation owner and Kadokawa are ongoing.

Sony explores acquiring Kadokawa to boost its content empire, particularly in anime and gaming with Elden Ring's developer, FromSoftware, at the center.