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Bandai Namco Holdings Inc. announced on October 7 that it has begun preparations for the organizational reorganization of animation-related businesses. Specifically, Bandai Namco movies and Sotsu Co., Ltd.simplifying the overlap Gundam– Related business and other business between the two companies (animation planning, production, copyright management). The companies’ restructuring plan will take effect on April 1, 2026.
With the adjustment of organizational structure, Bandai Namco movies and Sotsu both aim to further expand Gundam The series is available worldwide. this Gundam business and IP production operations will be integrated into Bandai Namco movies. Bandai Namco movies Sotsu will be responsible for planning, production and copyright, while Sotsu will be responsible for commercialization in Japan and overseas. Sotsu’s functions, including planning and development with external partners, will also be Bandai Namco movies.
Bandai Namco Holdings obtained In 2019, Sotsu was incorporated into a subsidiary through a tender offer and all Gundam franchise License within the group. 2022, Bandai Namco Holdings merged animation studio sunrise companyvisual business operations Bandai Namco Art company, and Bandai Namco Copyright Marketing Inc. merged into the new company Bandai Namco movies company.. Gundam Even after becoming a group company, business is still handled by two companies Bandai Namco Holdings. Bandai Namco movies In charge of planning and production, Sotsu handles sales. Both companies are also involved in production and licensing, leading to overlap within the group.
Bandai Namco Holdings American Corporation established The wholly-owned subsidiary is named Bandai Namco movies America, LLC came under the control of Bandai Namco moviesaiming to expand foreign licensing business and brand management, leading sunrise (Bandai Namco movies) and Legendary Pictures‘ Live action planned Gundam Movie.
Source: Bandai Namco movies (Link 2), Animation Business Magazine (Sudo Masaru)
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