Aniplex

Aniplex, Inc. (株式会社アニプレックス, Kabushiki-gaisha Anipurekkusu) is a Japanese entertainment company and a 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.

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.

Aniplex is responsible for the production of numerous 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).