Acquiring Company
Toho
Acquired Company
Anime Limited
Description
Toho Global has acquired U.K.-based Anime Limited from Plaion Pictures, enhancing its European distribution capabilities. Anime Limited will function as a standalone subsidiary under Toho's new regional headquarters in London. Andrew Partridge, the founder of Anime Limited, will join Toho's leadership team, while all staff from Anime Limited will be retained.
Quick answer
Toho is acquiring Anime Limited, announced December 19, 2025. Toho is based in Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan.
- How much did Toho pay for Anime Limited?
- The deal value was not disclosed.
- What does Toho do?
- TOHO engages in theater and movie business to perform such as production, distribution, box office movie.
- Where are Toho and Anime Limited based?
- Toho is based in Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan. Anime Limited is based in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom.
- Who are the decision-makers at Toho?
- Fundz holds 1 contact at Toho. Names and contact details are shown to Fundz members.
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Who acquired Anime Limited?
Anime Limited was acquired by Toho, based in Tokyo. The deal was reported on December 19, 2025. TOHO engages in theater and movie business to perform such as production, distribution, box office movie. Toho is privately held and operates in Media And Entertainment.
When did Toho acquire Anime Limited?
Toho's acquisition of Anime Limited was reported on December 19, 2025. Toho Global has acquired U.K.-based Anime Limited from Plaion Pictures, enhancing its European distribution capabilities. Anime Limited will function as a standalone subsidiary under Toho's new regional headquarters in London. Fundz records the date the transaction was first publicly reported, sourced from filings and company announcements.
What does Anime Limited do?
Anime Limited is a U.K.-based distributor known for bringing popular Japanese anime titles to Western audiences. It is privately held, operating in Animation, and is based in Glasgow.
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