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Aniplex

Aniplex, Inc. (株式会社アニプレックス, Kabushiki-gaisha Anipurekkusu) is a Japanese entertainment company, subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation, founded in September 1995 by Sony Music Entertainment Japan. The company focuses on planning, producing, and distributing anime series, both its own and those based on licensed intellectual properties (IPs). It also engages in related multimedia initiatives.[4]

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Aniplex, Inc.
Native name
株式会社アニプレックス
Kabushiki-gaisha Anipurekkusu
Formerly
  • Sony Pictures Entertainment Music Publishing Inc.
    (1995–1997)
  • Sony Pictures Entertainment Visual Works Inc.
    (1997–2001)
  • Sony Music Entertainment Visual Works Inc.
    (2001–2003)[2]
Company typeSubsidiary
IndustryEntertainment
FoundedSeptember 1995; 29 years ago (1995-09)[1]
FounderSony Group Corporation
Headquarters
4-5 Rokubanchō, Chiyoda, Tokyo
,
Japan
Key people
Products
Revenue ¥151,171 million[3] (2024)
¥23,327 million[3] (2024)
Total assets ¥159,530 million[3] (2024)
Number of employees
300[1] (June 16, 2023)
ParentSony Pictures Entertainment Japan (1995–2001)
Sony Music Entertainment Japan (1997–present)
DivisionsAniplex.exe
Subsidiaries
Websitewww.aniplex.co.jp
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Aniplex's operations include the development and distribution of theatrical films, video games, and merchandise associated with its media franchises. It releases home media, produces original soundtracks, and organizes events such as musicals, stage performances, and live promotions. The company also manages copyrights and licensing agreements. Through Aniplex Online, its e-commerce platform, the company sells products directly to consumers.

Aniplex operates globally but has two regional headquarters: Aniplex America based in Santa Monica, California, US, while Aniplex China is based in Shanghai. It co-owns Crunchyroll, LLC with its sister company, Sony Pictures, which operates a direct-to-consumer (DTC) anime streaming service with 120 million registered users as of 2022.[5]

History

Having been established in September 1995 as a subsidiary of Sony Pictures Entertainment Japan under the name SPE Music Publishing,[2] the company received capital investment from Sony Music Entertainment Japan in January 1997, changing its name to SPE Visual Works.[2] After becoming a joint venture between SPEJ and SMEJ, it inherited Sony Music Group video productions, excluding SMEJ artists' music videos, in January 1998.[2]

Aniplex Online Fest

Aniplex held their first Aniplex Online Fest on July 4–5, 2020,[6] to celebrate its anime projects, panels with staff and cast members, and musical performances. Sally Amaki of 22/7 (Nanabun no Nijūni) served as emcee for the English version, streaming worldwide on YouTube. A Chinese podcast was available on Bilibili.[7][8][9]

Anime productions

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Aniplex has been involved in the production and distribution of the following anime series.

Published games

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Title Developer(s) Release Date Platforms Remarks
Fate/Grand Order
  • Delightworks (2015-2021)
  • Lasengle (2021-)
  • JP: July 30, 2015 (Android)
  • JP: August 12, 2015 (iOS)
  • NA: June 25, 2017
Android, iOS [242]
Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story f4samurai
  • JP: August 22, 2017
  • NA: June 25, 2019
Android, iOS English version shut down in October 2020.[243]
Fate/Grand Order VR feat. Mash Kyrielight Delightworks
  • JP: December 6, 2017
  • NA: February 26, 2019
PlayStation VR [244]
Kirara Fantasia Drecom
  • JP: December 11, 2017
Android, iOS Shut down in February 2023.[245]
Touhou Cannonball Quatro A
  • JP: September 9, 2019
Android, iOS Shut down in October 2020.[246][247]
Disney: Twisted-Wonderland f4samurai
  • JP: March 18, 2020
  • NA: January 20, 2022
Android, iOS [248][249]
22/7 Ongaku no Jikan h.a.n.d.
  • JP: May 27, 2020
Android, iOS Shut down in December 2021.[250]
Adabana Odd Tales Liar-soft
  • WW: June 18, 2020
Windows Under ANIPLEX.EXE brand.[251]
  • JP: December 16, 2021
Ported and published by iMel.[252]
La Corda d’Oro: Starlight Orchestra Koei Tecmo
  • JP: February 24, 2021
Android, iOS [253]
Atri: My Dear Moments Frontwing, Makura
  • WW: June 18, 2020
Windows Under ANIPLEX.EXE brand.[251]
  • JP: December 16, 2021
  • Android, iOS
  • Nintendo Switch
Ported and published by iMel.[252]
Fate/Grand Order: Waltz in the Moonlight/Lostroom Delightworks
  • JP: August 13, 2020
Android, iOS Limited to 500,000 players.[254]
Everyday Today’s Menu for the Emiya Family GRID
  • JP: April 28, 2021
  • NA: June 2, 2021
Nintendo Switch [255]
Tsukihime -A piece of blue glass moon- Type-Moon
  • JP: August 26, 2021
  • WW: Q2/Q3 2024
[256][257]
Melty Blood: Type Lumina French-Bread
  • WW: September 30, 2021
  • Nintendo Switch
  • PlayStation 4
  • Windows
  • Xbox One
Co-produced with Type-Moon.[258] Published by Lasengle from 2022.
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles CyberConnect2
  • JP: October 14, 2021
  • WW: October 15, 2021
Published by Sega outside of Japan.[259][260]
  • WW: June 10, 2022
Nintendo Switch
Tarot Boys: 22 Apprentice Fortune Tellers Aniplex
  • JP: December 7, 2021
Android, iOS Shut down in February 2023.[261]
RPG Time: The Legend of Wright DeskWorks!
  • WW: March 10, 2022
  • Windows
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X/S
[262]
  • WW: August 18, 2022
  • Nintendo Switch
  • PlayStation 4
[263]
Infinity Souls Clover Lab
  • JP: June 30, 2022
Android, iOS [264]
Witch on the Holy Night Type-Moon
  • WW: December 8, 2022
  • Nintendo Switch
  • PlayStation 4
[265]
  • WW: December 14, 2023
Windows [266]
World II World DeskWorks!
  • JP: February 22, 2023
Android, iOS Shut down in July 2023.[267]
Murder Mystery Paradox: Fifteen Years of Summer Fahrenheit 213
  • JP: December 2, 2023
Windows [268]
Hira Hira Hihiru BA-KU
  • WW: November 17, 2023
Windows Under ANIPLEX.EXE brand.[269]
Ancient Weapon Holly Acquire
  • WW: March 8, 2024
  • Nintendo Switch
  • PlayStation 5
  • Windows
Co-published with Acquire.[270]
  • WW: March 25, 2024
PlayStation 4
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Sweep the Board CyberConnect2
  • JP: April 25, 2024
  • WW: April 26, 2024
Nintendo Switch Published by Sega outside of Japan.[271][272]
  • WW: July 16, 2024
  • JP: July 17, 2024
  • PlayStation 4
  • PlayStation 5
  • Windows
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X/S
Hookah Haze Acquire
  • WW: July 11, 2024
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Windows
[273]
Venture to the Vile Cut to Bits
  • WW: May 22, 2024
Windows [274]
  • WW: Q4 2024
  • PlayStation 4
  • PlayStation 5
AlternaWelt: Blue Exorcist Gaiden TBA
  • JP: Q3 2024
  • Android, iOS
  • Windows
[275]
Fate/stay night Remastered Type-Moon
  • WW: August 7, 2024
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Windows
[276]
Seedsow Lullaby iMel
  • WW: 2024
Windows Under ANIPLEX.EXE brand.[277]
Puella Magi Madoka Magica: Magia Exedra Pokelabo, f4samurai
  • JP: March 27, 2025
Android, iOS [278]
Windows
The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy Media.Vision, Too Kyo Games
  • WW: April 24, 2025
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Windows
[279]
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Keppuu Kengeki Royale Quatro A, Soleil
Android, iOS [280]
Tsukihime -The other side of red garden- Type-Moon TBA TBA
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