Cygames parent company CyberAgent enters partnership with anime studio MAPPA, acquires shares in MHD 

CyberAgent – parent company of Umamusume: Pretty Derby and Granblue Fantasy developer Cygames – announced a business partnership with anime studio MAPPA on November 11. The company has also acquired shares in MHD, MAPPA’s parent company. 

Best known for its work on hit anime like Jujutsu Kaisen and Chainsaw Man, MAPPA has previously worked together with CyberAgent on various projects including anime planning, distribution, and game adaptations. Through the new partnership, the two companies aim to deepen their relationship and “take on new challenges over the long term” 

According to the press release, by combining MAPPA’s animation capabilities with CyberAgent’s expertise in media, games, and advertising, the two companies will work together to strengthen their ability to create and distribute anime. While no specific project has been announced yet, the two companies plan to explore collaboration across a wide range of areas, from planning and production to broadcasting and streaming, games, merchandise, and events. 

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