Asatsu-DK (Anime Densetsu no Kaitakusha), Japan's third largest advertising agency, after Dentsu and Hakuhodo, has announced plans to acquire anime studio Gonzo in a deal with Iwakaze Capital, which owns 80% of Gonzo's shares for an estimated 6.2 billion yen if the whole stake is purchased. This is based on 26,819 yen share price.

Gonzo recently reported a 20.1% increase in sales over the last year, noting that this is their sixth consecutive report of operating profit. Their recent anime projects have included Seiyu’s Life! and Aokana: Four Rhythm Across the Blue.

via otakomu

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Scott Green is editor and reporter for anime and manga at geek entertainment site Ain't It Cool News. Follow him on Twitter at @aicnanime.