Aniplex

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

Aniplex's operations encompass the development and distribution of theatrical films, video games, and merchandise associated with its media franchises. It also releases home media, produces original soundtracks, and organizes events such as musicals, stage performances, and promotional concerts. The company manages copyrights and licensing agreements, and operates an e-commerce platform, Aniplex Online, through which it sells products directly to consumers.

While Aniplex operates globally, it maintains two key regional branches: Aniplex America, headquartered in Santa Monica, California, and Aniplex China, based in Shanghai. It co-owns Crunchyroll, LLC with its sister company, Sony Pictures, operating a direct-to-consumer (DTC) anime streaming service with 120 million registered users as of 2022.

Aniplex has produced numerous notable anime series such as Fullmetal Alchemist, Gurren Lagann, Monogatari Series, Puella Magi Madoka Magica, Fate Series, Sword Art Online and Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba. It also operates and publishes the mobile game Fate/Grand Order.

Aniplex is a full member of The Association of Japanese Animations (AJA), a regular member of The Computer Entertainment Supplier's Association (CESA), a supporting member of The Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ) and Japan Video Software Association (JVA).