PALO ALTO, California -- Toho's planned acquisition of U.S. distribution company Gkids will give the Japanese movie studio ownership of a key player that has helped build anime's popularity in North America through its work with the acclaimed Studio Ghibli.
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Japan's Toho eyes U.S. push with purchase of Ghibli distributor Gkids
Indie distributor helped anime like 'The Boy and the Heron' gain broader fan base
Gkids handled U.S. distribution of Studio Ghibli's "The Boy and the Heron," which won an Academy Award for best animated feature film in March. © 2023 Studio Ghibli
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