Anime Studio Science SARU Acquired By Toho

TV & Film

May 26

Anime screenshot from 'Star Wars: Visions' — Image Source: IMDb

TOHO, an entertainment company that specializes in the production of both films and stage plays, will be making moves to completely acquire the anime studio Science SARU. This means that TOHO will be purchasing all shares of the company, bringing it under TOHO’s banner and control. The acquisition will officially take place on June 19, 2024, the second quarter of the company’s fiscal year.

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Science SARU has a hefty work history with international reach. Some of Science SARU’s work includes DEVILMAN crybaby (2018), Netflix’s Scott Pilgrim Take Off (2023), Ping Pong THE ANIMATION, and SUPER SHIRO. The company animated an episode of Adventure Time in the sixth season, titled “Food Chain.” They also worked on two installments to the first season of Star Wars: Visions. Science SARU’s experience is extensive, and they have won several awards in various ceremonies, such as the Crunchyroll Anime Awards and the Shanghai International Film Festival. Overall, it is a strong studio to acquire and presents many options for the future.

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This is not the first acquisition move TOHO has made over the past few years. In 2020, the company began the process of obtaining the controlling stake in the studio TIA, finishing the deal in 2022 and later renaming it to TOHO animation STUDIO. They also made a large investment in entertainment company FIFTH SEASON at the end of 2023, giving them a 25% equity stake.

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