Sony Makes New Anime Acquisition

by Ahmed Hassan February 2, 2026

written by Ahmed Hassan February 2, 2026

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Sonys Aniplex has expanded its presence in the anime industry through the acquisition of EGG Firm, renowned for hit series like Mushoku Tensei and DanMachi.
EGG Firm will continue to operate under its current leadership and leverage resources such as Studio Bind and J.C. Staffs online store.
The next major project from EGG Firm is the third season of Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation, set for release in July.
The consolidation trend in the anime industry appears to be intensifying, with major corporations like Sony potentially exerting increased influence over the sector.

Acquisition of EGG Firm by Sony’s Aniplex Boosts Presence in Anime Industry

Sony’s Aniplex has acquired EGG Firm, the anime studio known for series such as Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation and DanMachi: Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? While the financial terms were not disclosed, EGG Firm will continue to operate under its current leadership, and the acquisition will allow Aniplex to leverage EGG Firm’s resources, including partial ownership of Studio Bind and operation of J.C. Staff’s online store. The next major project from EGG Firm is the third season of Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation, scheduled for release in July. This acquisition further expands Aniplex’s presence in the anime industry, raising questions about the increasing consolidation of the anime industry under major corporations.

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