Glanan-based Anime Limited has been acquired by Japanese entertainment giant Toho, aiming to establish a defining theatrical release for Japanese cinema in the U.K. and Ireland, following the record-breaking success of its predecessor, "Godzilla Minus Zero". The company plans to establish broader theatrical footprints earlier in the release cycle and sustain longer runs compared to the first film's cautious rollout. It also plans to use premium large formats more aggressively in its distribution. Toho took full ownership of Anime Limited from Germany’s Plaion Pictures in 2025. The acquisition comes as Anime Limited prepares a robust 2026 theatrical slate, including Otomo Katsuhiro”s “Akira” and Studio Ghibli’�s ‘Grave of the Fireflies’ in a new 4K restoration.