Home News Sony Wants to Buy Kadokawa and Their Employees Are Thrilled

Sony Wants to Buy Kadokawa and Their Employees Are Thrilled

Author : Penelope Jan 24,2025

Sony Wants to Buy Kadokawa and Their Employees Are Thrilled

Sony's proposed acquisition of Kadokawa has sparked a surprising reaction: employee enthusiasm. Despite potential loss of independence, Kadokawa staff express optimism about the tech giant's involvement. This article explores the reasons behind their positive outlook.

Sony and Kadokawa Acquisition: Ongoing Negotiations

Sony Wants to Buy Kadokawa and Their Employees Are Thrilled

While Sony has publicly declared its intent to acquire Kadokawa, and Kadokawa has acknowledged this, final decisions are pending. Analyst opinions are divided. Takahiro Suzuki of Weekly Bunshun suggests the acquisition benefits Sony more than Kadokawa. Sony, shifting from electronics to entertainment, lacks strong IP creation capabilities. Kadokawa's extensive IP portfolio, encompassing successful anime (like Oshi no Ko and Dungeon Meshi), manga, and games (including Elden Ring), makes it an attractive target for Sony to bolster its content offerings.

However, this acquisition could compromise Kadokawa's autonomy. As noted by Automaton West, increased oversight and stricter management are likely, potentially hindering creative freedom and leading to greater scrutiny of projects not directly contributing to IP development.

Unexpectedly Positive Employee Sentiment

Sony Wants to Buy Kadokawa and Their Employees Are Thrilled

Counterintuitively, many Kadokawa employees reportedly welcome the potential acquisition. Weekly Bunshun interviews reveal a prevailing positive sentiment, with employees expressing a preference for Sony's leadership. This positive response is partly attributed to dissatisfaction with the current Natsuno administration.

A veteran employee highlighted widespread employee discontent with the Natsuno administration's handling of a significant data breach in June. The BlackSuit hacking group's ransomware attack compromised over 1.5 terabytes of data, including sensitive legal documents, user information, and employee personal data. The perceived inadequate response from President and CEO Takeshi Natsuno fueled employee dissatisfaction and contributed to the positive reception of Sony's potential takeover. Many hope a Sony acquisition will lead to a change in leadership.

Latest Articles More
  • Torchlight: Infinite teases more details on upcoming Clockwork Ballet update

    XD Games has released the official patch notes for the latest update of Torchlight: Infinite, providing detailed insights into the new season of the ARPG. Set to launch on July 4th, the Clockwork Ballet update for Season 5 (SS5) promises a significant overhaul with new enemies, stylish outfits, and

    Apr 03,2025
  • Solo Leveling: A Rising Phenomenon in Gaming Culture

    The second season of **Solo Leveling**, a South Korean manhwa turned anime by the acclaimed Japanese studio A-1 Pictures, is already underway. This gripping series follows the journey of hunters who navigate through portals to battle formidable enemies.Table of ContentsWhat is the anime about?Why ha

    Apr 03,2025
  • Sonic Dream Team gets new Shadow Levels update, out now

    Sonic Dream Team is rolling out a thrilling new update, especially exciting for fans of Shadow the Hedgehog. This major update is set to enhance your gaming experience just in time for the weekend, bringing a host of new features and content.The update introduces three new stages and a fresh mission

    Apr 03,2025
  • Top Characters Ranked in Monster Never Cry

    Monster Never Cry distinguishes itself in the mobile gacha RPG genre through its strategic gameplay, engaging narrative, and comprehensive monster collection and evolution system. As players embark on their quest to become the ultimate Demon Lord, they must gather a diverse array of monsters, each b

    Apr 03,2025
  • The 10 Best LEGO Games of All Time

    LEGO's venture into video games began nearly 31 years ago with the release of "LEGO Fun to Build" on the SEGA Pico. Since then, the iconic Danish bricks and their beloved minifigures have evolved into a unique gaming genre, largely thanks to Traveler’s Tales' engaging action-platforming and the inte

    Apr 03,2025
  • Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 launched at 16K on RTX 5090 with 1 FPS

    zWORMz Gaming has once again pushed the boundaries with their latest experiments involving the formidable GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card, this time focusing on the highly anticipated Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. Their comprehensive testing spanned various resolutions and graphical settings, showcasi

    Apr 03,2025