AlphaPolis Acquires White Fox: A Game-Changer in Anime Production
Discover how Tsukimichi and GATE's publisher is transforming the anime industry by making Re:Zero and Arifureta studios fully owned subsidiaries.
AlphaPolis Acquires WHITE FOX to Boost Animation Business
In a strategic move, Japanese publisher AlphaPolis has announced the acquisition of renowned anime studio WHITE FOX, making it a wholly owned subsidiary. The deal is set to be finalized on September 30.
Why This Acquisition Matters
AlphaPolis aims to diversify its business into animation, merchandising, and game development. Expanding its animation division is a key part of its mid-term strategy. By acquiring WHITE FOX, the company plans to leverage the studio's advanced production technology to create high-quality animated works based on AlphaPolis's intellectual properties (IPs). This move is expected to attract more fans both inside and outside Japan.
About WHITE FOX
Founded in April 2007, WHITE FOX has gained recognition for producing popular anime series such as:
- Re:ZERO - Starting Life in Another World
- Steins;Gate and Steins;Gate 0
- Goblin Slayer
- Arifureta - From Commonplace to World's Strongest
- Jormungand and Jormungand: Perfect Order
- Is the order a rabbit? (both seasons)
- Girls' Last Tour
- Cautious Hero: The Hero Is Overpowered but Overly Cautious
- Akame ga KILL!
Currently, the studio is working on the ongoing series Uglymug, Epicfighter.
AlphaPolis and Its Expanding Portfolio
AlphaPolis has published numerous light novels that have been adapted into anime, including:
- The Unaware Atelier Master
- Tsuyokute New Saga
- Re:Monster
- Gate: Jiei-tai Ka no Chi ni te, Kaku Tatakaeri
- A Gatherer's Adventure in Isekai
- Observation Records of My Fiancée
- May I Ask for One Final Thing?
- A Playthrough of a Certain Dude's VRMMO Life
- Tsukimichi: Moonlit Fantasy
Founded in 2000, AlphaPolis also launched the Alpha Manga app in 2021, providing English versions of its manga series.
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This acquisition marks an exciting step for AlphaPolis as it seeks to strengthen its presence in the animation industry and deliver even more compelling content to fans worldwide.