Aniplex

Aniplex, Inc. (Japanese: 株式会社アニプレックス | Hepburn: Kabushiki-gaisha Anipurekkusu) is a Japanese anime, music production, and anime licensee company owned by Sony Music Entertainment Japan. Established in September 1995, Aniplex has been involved in the production and distribution of several anime series, such as both Fullmetal Alchemist anime television series, Bleach, Sword Art Online, Puella Magi Madoka Magica, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Fate, the Monogatari series, Angel Beats!, The Promised Neverland, Rurouni Kenshin, and more. Additionally, Aniplex produces and distributes music and soundtrack records, including the original soundtracks for all of Sony Interactive Entertainment's computer and video games. Since the 2010s, Aniplex is also involved in the production and publishing, and development of video games. Aniplex is also involved in retail merchandising, producing toys, games, stationery, food, and other items featuring popular characters. In addition, Aniplex puts together events to promote anime franchises. For example, in 2005 Aniplex held the Fullmetal Alchemist Festival which began with the Fullmetal Alchemist Tour at Universal Studios Japan. Aniplex is a full member of The Association of Japanese Animations and an associated member of the Japan Video Software Association.