Sony and Bandai Namco Enter Strategic Partnership
Bruno Pferd 
Key Takeaways
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- Sony and Bandai Namco have formed a strategic partnership to expand the global anime & manga fanbase.
- Sony has acquired a 2.5% stake in Bandai Namco as part of this collaboration.
- The companies plan to leverage their popular intellectual properties for unique entertainment experiences and to maximize their value.
- This partnership may expand into other entertainment areas in the future, aiming to reach a broader audience. Both parties are enthusiastic about creating new entertainment experiences that will captivate fans globally.
Strategic Sony-Bandai Namco Partnership to Expand Global Anime & Manga Fanbase
Sony Group Corporation and Bandai Namco Holdings Inc. have announced a strategic partnership aimed at expanding the global community of anime and manga fans. As part of this collaboration, Sony has acquired a 2.5% stake in Bandai Namco. The companies intend to leverage their popular intellectual properties to offer unique entertainment experiences and maximize their value. While Sony and Bandai Namco have collaborated since the early days of PlayStation, this new agreement deepens their partnership, initially focusing on anime and manga content. Future ventures may expand into other entertainment areas to reach a broader audience. Nobuhiko Momoi of Bandai Namco Holdings Inc. expressed enthusiasm for creating new entertainment with Sony to captivate fans globally. Toshimoto Mitomo of Sony Group Corporation commented on the deal, stating it will enrich diverse content and experiences, aiming to exceed fan expectations worldwide.
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