Toho Purchases Anime Limited, Extends European Reach With New U.K. Base
GKIDS ' parent company, Toho, is growing again. The Japanese giant has established a U.K. European HQ and purchased Anime Limited to scale distribution.
GKIDS ' parent company, Toho, is growing again. The Japanese giant has established a U.K. European HQ and purchased Anime Limited to scale distribution.
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