(formerly known as
Sony Pictures Entertainment Music Publishing Inc.,
Sony Pictures Entertainment Visual Works Inc., and
Sony Music Entertainment Visual Works Inc.) is a
Japanese anime and
music production and distribution enterprise owned by
Sony Music Entertainment Japan and established in September 1995. Aniplex has been involved in the planning, production and distribution of several anime series, such as
Fullmetal Alchemist, ,
Persona 4: The Animation,
Birdy the Mighty,
Angel Beats!,
Rurouni Kenshin and
Charlotte. Additionally, Aniplex produces and distributes
music and soundtrack records, including the original soundtracks for all of
Sony Computer Entertainment's computer and video games.
