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Questions about Gonzo (company)

Short answers, pulled from the story.

When was Gonzo company established by former Gainax staff members?

Gonzo Inc. was established on the 11th of February 1992 by a group of former Gainax staff members in Japan.

What anime series did Gonzo produce between 2000 and 2008?

Between 2000 and 2008, Gonzo released over thirty distinct titles including Hellsing, Last Exile, Gankutsuou, Black Cat, and Afro Samurai.

Why did Gonzo company get delisted from Tokyo Stock Exchange?

Tokyo Stock Exchange officials announced the immediate delisting of Gonzo on the 30th of July 2009 due to a severe deficit exceeding US$30 million during the 2008 fiscal term.

How did Gonzo restore financial stability after the 2009 merger?

The restructured company shifted focus toward western licensing deals with Netflix and utilized digital distribution platforms like YouTube and Crunchyroll to generate higher profit margins.

Who owns Gonzo company following the March 2020 restructuring?

Shinichiro Ishikawa received all shares making Gonzo a wholly owned subsidiary of ADK after a reverse stock split reduced issued shares from 38,800 down to 24.