Toho has acquired UK anime distributor Anime Limited and formed a strategic alliance with Germany's Plaion Pictures, establishing its European headquarters in London. With Europe's anime market projected to reach $9 billion by 2030, discover how Japan's biggest entertainment company plans to bring Godzilla, Jujutsu Kaisen, and more to audiences across the continent — and what this means for anime fans worldwide.

Kyoto-based precision instrument maker HORIBA has acquired Indian startup Pristine Deeptech to accelerate diamond wafer commercialization. Diamond is called the "ultimate semiconductor material" with properties far surpassing silicon. Learn about HORIBA's strategy to build an R&D hub in India for next-generation power semiconductors and quantum sensors.

Sumitomo Bakelite acquires Kyocera's semiconductor chemical business for ¥30 billion, targeting AI data center market growth. The world's leading semiconductor encapsulant manufacturer strengthens its portfolio with epoxy molding compounds and bonding pastes amid explosive memory demand.

Mitsubishi Corporation has announced the acquisition of US shale gas company Aethon Energy for $7.5 billion, marking the largest Japanese investment in the American shale sector. This strategic move creates an integrated gas value chain from upstream production to LNG exports, positioning Japan for the AI-driven energy demand surge while enhancing national energy security.

Sony Group acquired an 80% stake in Peanuts Holdings for $710 million. Explore the future of Snoopy and Charlie Brown across movies, music, and gaming, plus global reactions to this major deal.