U-Next Links Production and Distribution Through GoHands Acquisition

Tokyo-based conglomerate U-Next Holdings has entered into an agreement to acquire all outstanding shares of animation studio GoHands, making the company a wholly owned subsidiary. The acquisition is scheduled to close on June 1 and forms part of U-Next's broader effort to strengthen its IP-related business and build a more integrated entertainment ecosystem. Through the acquisition, U-Next aims to combine the capabilities of its streaming platform with GoHands' animation production ex...