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Gainax Officially Dissolved After Bankruptcy, Anno Criticizes Mismanagement

12/11/2025

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Hideaki Anno announced the official dissolution of Gainax on December 10, 2025, after a June 2024 bankruptcy filing.
He criticized former executives for mismanagement and improper transfers of rights under their leadership.
He cited Yasuhiro Kamimura, Gainax's last representative director, for hard work in managing debts and protecting the studio's legacy.
Studio Khara and other partners supported the liquidation, while Anno said rebuilding ties with former colleagues is not possible.

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Hideaki Anno announced the official dissolution of Gainax on December 10, 2025, after a June 2024 bankruptcy filing.
He criticized former executives for mismanagement and improper transfers of rights under their leadership.
He cited Yasuhiro Kamimura, Gainax's last representative director, for hard work in managing debts and protecting the studio's legacy.
Studio Khara and other partners supported the liquidation, while Anno said rebuilding ties with former colleagues is not possible.