Aniplex is a Japanese entertainment company that plans, produces and distributes anime. It was founded in September 1995 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment Japan. Its work covers original anime series and series built on licensed properties, and it extends into theatrical films, video games, merchandise, home media, original soundtracks and live events such as stage musicals and concerts. The company also manages copyrights and licensing for its franchises and sells to consumers directly through its Aniplex Online store. It keeps regional branches in Santa Monica, California and in Shanghai, and with Sony Pictures it co-owns the streaming service Crunchyroll. Its catalogue includes Fullmetal Alchemist, Monogatari, Fate and Demon Slayer.
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Founded in September 1995
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is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment Japan
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is a Japanese entertainment company that is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment Japan
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a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment Japan's animation production firm Aniplex
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It is a subsidiary of the anime production company Aniplex.
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