Aniplex Acquires EGG FIRM as a Wholly Owned Subsidiary to Support the Growth of the Animation Industry

Aniplex announced on August 2 that it has acquired all outstanding shares of the animation production company EGG FIRM, making it a wholly owned subsidiary. This move marks a strategic step toward strengthening collaboration within the animation industry.

Strengthening Collaboration for Future Anime Production

According to the announcement, EGG FIRM will continue its existing business operations without change. The company stated that, through closer cooperation between the two firms, they will further focus on creating new works and contribute to the continued development of the animation industry.

EGG FIRM has been involved in the production and planning of numerous popular anime titles, including Ruri Rocks, Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation, My Love Story with Yamada kun at Lv999, Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?, and Onimai: I am Now Your Sister!.

Company Overview: EGG FIRM

Company Name: EGG FIRM Inc.
Head Office: Nakano, Tokyo
Representative: President and CEO Nobuhiro Osawa
Main Business Activities: Planning and production of animation, as well as related investments and licensing activities.

Company Overview: Aniplex

Company Name: Aniplex Inc.
Head Office: Chiyoda, Tokyo
Representative: President and CEO Atsuhiro Iwakami
Main Business Activities: Planning and production of animation centered video and music content, game planning and development, and related licensing, merchandising, distribution, and live entertainment.

Source : ORICON NEWS