Rumour: Kadokawa Employees Eager for Sony Buyout and Change in Management

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As a long-time enthusiast of gaming and Japanese pop culture, I can’t help but feel a mix of anticipation and concern over Sony’s potential acquisition of Kadokawa. Having witnessed numerous mergers and acquisitions throughout my years following these industries, I’ve learned to take such news with a grain of salt – much like the salted edamame I enjoy during anime conventions!

It seems that the rumored acquisition of Kadokawa by Sony is gaining support from Kadokawa’s staff members, according to recent reports.

According to a recently published article from Bunshun, as reported by Automaton, an unnamed long-term worker at Kadokawa expressed excitement about potential acquisition by Sony. This employee stated that those close to him were eager about the possibility.

Part of the reason for this could be linked to an earlier cyberattack that hit Kadokawa, resulting in a data breach. It’s rumored that employees were dissatisfied with how the company’s leadership handled the situation, as they reportedly failed to address the public following the leak of personal information.

As a gamer, I’m crossing my fingers that Sony’s takeover might lead to some new leadership over at Kadokawa. Currently, Takeshi Natsuno is the guy in charge, stepping into the role last year in 2021. However, from what I’ve been hearing anonymously, it seems like he’s not exactly a favorite among the team at the moment.

With all this commotion, it’ll be quite intriguing to observe how events play out in the coming weeks and months. As the reports suggest, opinions on the acquisition have varied; there’s some apprehension about whether Sony might undermine Kadokawa’s autonomy — and if the transaction favors Sony more than its intended target.

It’s also well worth reiterating that Kadokawa is the parent company of Elden Ring and Dark Souls developer FromSoftware. That fact adds a different angle to the whole saga, especially from a PlayStation perspective.

Is it your opinion that this purchase will be completed? I’d love to hear your thoughts on the overall acquisition. Feel free to share some insightful business insights in the comments section below.

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2024-12-12 19:36