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At Crunchyroll, we deliver what anime fans love—anytime, anywhere. With the world’s largest anime streaming library, we connect fans to the stories, characters, and creators they love. But Crunchyroll is more than just a destination to watch anime—it's a global ecosystem where anime lives and breathes beyond the screen. From streaming and theatrical releases to merch, games, news, events, and music, we offer fans immersive experiences that celebrate anime culture in all its forms. Headquartered in the U.S. with teams and reach across the globe, Crunchyroll is an independently operated joint venture between Sony Pictures Entertainment and Aniplex of Japan. This unique partnership gives us the power to scale globally while staying rooted in anime’s cultural origins, ensuring authenticity and access for fans everywhere. We believe anime is more than entertainment—it’s a way of life. And we’re here to champion that passion every day.

These are bold words, and they are what guide us every day at Kodansha. We believe stories can change people’s lives. In fact, we open a door to a new world every time we discover an author, publish a magazine, license a product, or deliver children’s books to those in need. Our work reimagines possibility. Our dedication to engaging readers and viewers through new narratives has remained unchanged since our founding in 1909, and over the past 110 years, we at Kodansha have sought out only the most thought-provoking stories to tell. Everything we share is meant to inspire and ignite ideas --- to help us all imagine what’s never before been possible We will continue crafting new stories that excite us at Kodansha, and aspire to inspire impossible stories in those around us. Sub rights inquiry (For Licensing only) https://rights-form.kodansha.co.jp/VideoGoods?type=1&language=en

DARK HORSE COMICS, LLC Founded in 1986 by Mike Richardson, behind the concept of establishing an ideal atmosphere for creative professionals, Dark Horse Comics has grown to become the third-largest comics publisher in the United States and is acclaimed internationally for the quality and diversity of its line. By attracting the top talent in the comics field, Dark Horse continues to change the shape of the industry and grow its brand throughout the world. In conjunction with its sister company Dark Horse Entertainment, Dark Horse has over 350 properties currently represented under the Dark Horse banner, serving as the jumping-off point for comics, books, films, television, electronic games, toys, and collectibles.