{"id":51100,"date":"2025-08-15T23:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-15T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/?p=51100"},"modified":"2025-08-15T14:21:47","modified_gmt":"2025-08-15T05:21:47","slug":"palworld-developer-pocketpair-acquires-stake-in-bushiroad-alongside-animate-subsidiary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/news\/palworld-developer-pocketpair-acquires-stake-in-bushiroad-alongside-animate-subsidiary\/","title":{"rendered":"Palworld developer Pocketpair acquires stake in Bushiroad alongside Animate subsidiary\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Japanese video game and card game publisher Bushiroad<\/strong> announced changes to its shareholder structure on August 14, as spotted by GameBiz.<\/a> According to the notice<\/a>, Bushiroad\u2019s CEO and president Takaaki Kidani will sell part of his shares to Palworld developer PocketPair and Acos, a company belonging to the Animate group.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

After the transfer of roughly 4 million out of his 7 million directly-owned shares, Kidani will no longer be the majority or controlling shareholder of Bushiroad, effective August 15. The president previously held voting rights corresponding to 55.9% of Bushiroad’s shares, but his total stake will decrease to 49.9% following the deal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact, published by Bushiroad<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s not specified how influential PocketPair and Acos\u2019 new stake is, but their interests likely lie in leveraging Bushiroad\u2019s strengths in producing collectible and trading card games (like Cardfight!! Vanguard), merchandising (character figures, capsule toys etc.), anime tie-ins and promotional events.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of note, PocketPair established Palworld Entertainment<\/a> last year, entering a joint venture with Sony Music Entertainment and Aniplex to promote the licensing and merchandising of the Palworld IP. The new deal with Bushiroad and Animate\u2019s cosplay goods manufacturer Acos suggests the developer may have further expansion plans on the horizon. The news is sure to tickle the imaginations of fans who\u2019ve been desperately wishing for a Palworld card game, but it might be best to wait for further updates. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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