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Originally known as Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) Visual Works Inc., it was established on September 1995 as a joint-venture between [[Sony Pictures Entertainment]] and [[Sony Music Entertainment Japan]], and changed its name in January, 2001<ref name="aniplex1"/> to Sony Music Entertainment (SME) Visual Works Inc. after becoming a subsidiary completely owned by Sony Music Entertainment Japan. In April 2003, it changed its name to Aniplex Inc.<ref name="aniplex1"/>
Originally known as Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) Visual Works Inc., it was established on September 1995 as a joint-venture between [[Sony Pictures Entertainment]] and [[Sony Music Entertainment Japan]], and changed its name in January, 2001<ref name="aniplex1"/> to Sony Music Entertainment (SME) Visual Works Inc. after becoming a subsidiary completely owned by Sony Music Entertainment Japan. In April 2003, it changed its name to Aniplex Inc.<ref name="aniplex1"/>


In 2004, Aniplex launched the Sugi Label, which releases the works of [[Koichi Sugiyama]]—the composer of the music for ''[[Dragon Quest]]'',<ref>[http://www.sonymusic.co.jp/Animation/eng/works.html Aniplex Inc<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> but since 2009 it was sold to [[King Records (Japan)|King Records]].
In 2004, Aniplex launched the Sugi Label, which releases the works of [[Koichi Sugiyama]]—the composer of the music for ''[[Dragon Quest]]'',<ref>[http://www.sonymusic.co.jp/Animation/eng/works.html Aniplex Inc<!-- Bot generated title -->] {{wayback|url=http://www.sonymusic.co.jp/Animation/eng/works.html |date=20081102051247 }}</ref> but since 2009 it was sold to [[King Records (Japan)|King Records]].


In March 2005, the company established its American affiliate company [[Aniplex of America]],<ref name="aniplex1"/> and later that same year in May 2005, it established its own animation studio called [[A-1 Pictures]].<ref name="aniplex1"/>
In March 2005, the company established its American affiliate company [[Aniplex of America]],<ref name="aniplex1"/> and later that same year in May 2005, it established its own animation studio called [[A-1 Pictures]].<ref name="aniplex1"/>

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Aniplex Inc.
株式会社アニプレックス
Company typeBusiness corporation
IndustryAnime and music production
FoundedSeptember 1995; 28 years ago (1995-09) [1]
HeadquartersChiyoda, Tokyo, Japan
Key people
Koichiro Natsume (President)
ProductsSoundtracks, Anime, Music, Merchandise, Toys, Video Games, Stationery
Revenue¥2,280,000,000 (US$18,573,586.80)
OwnerSony
Number of employees
80
ParentSony Music Entertainment Japan
SubsidiariesA-1 Pictures Inc.
Bancho Inc.
Aniplex of America Inc.
Websiteaniplex.co.jp

Aniplex Inc. (株式会社アニプレックス, Kabushiki-gaisha Anipurekkusu) (formerly known as Sony Pictures Entertainment Music Publishing Inc., Sony Pictures Entertainment Visual Works Inc., and Sony Music Entertainment Visual Works Inc.) is a Japanese anime and music production and distribution enterprise owned by Sony Music Entertainment Japan and established in September 1995. Aniplex has been involved in the planning, production and distribution of several anime series, such as Fullmetal Alchemist, Blood: The Last Vampire, Persona 4: The Animation, Birdy the Mighty, Angel Beats!, Rurouni Kenshin and Charlotte. Additionally, Aniplex produces and distributes music and soundtrack records, including the original soundtracks for all of Sony Computer Entertainment's computer and 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 their anime franchises. For example, in 2005 Aniplex held the Fullmetal Alchemist Festival which began with the Fullmetal Alchemist Tour at Universal Studios Japan.

Originally known as Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) Visual Works Inc., it was established on September 1995 as a joint-venture between Sony Pictures Entertainment and Sony Music Entertainment Japan, and changed its name in January, 2001[1] to Sony Music Entertainment (SME) Visual Works Inc. after becoming a subsidiary completely owned by Sony Music Entertainment Japan. In April 2003, it changed its name to Aniplex Inc.[1]

In 2004, Aniplex launched the Sugi Label, which releases the works of Koichi Sugiyama—the composer of the music for Dragon Quest,[2] but since 2009 it was sold to King Records.

In March 2005, the company established its American affiliate company Aniplex of America,[1] and later that same year in May 2005, it established its own animation studio called A-1 Pictures.[1]

Anime productions

Aniplex has been involved with the following anime series.

Children's productions

References

  1. ^ a b c d e Corporate History | Aniplex | アニプレックス オフィシャルサイト. Aniplex. Retrieved on 2013-11-29.
  2. ^ Aniplex Inc Template:Wayback
  3. ^ Senkō no Night Raid's Special Promo Video Streamed. Anime News Network. Retrieved on 07-03-2010.
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