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FromSoftware's parent company confirms that Sony is looking to buy it out

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FromSoftwarereleased today acknowledging those reports, Kadokawa said that while no formal announcement about a possible buyout has been made,"the company has received an initial letter of intent to acquire the company's shares."

Snapping up Kadokawa would be a big get for Sony. FromSoft is obviously a crown jewel, but Kadokawa has its fingers in many pies, particularly anime and manga development and publication; it also owns, through its Dwango subsidiary, Danganronpa studio Spike Chunsoft. In its latest, Kadokawa reported significantly more income from its"publication/IP creation" operations and animation/film than gaming.

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