Genda's anime claw machines claw back to profit

Published: 2026-11-07T06:48:12.240Z

Genda's North American claw machine arm, Kiddleton, swung back to profit in July after a rough start to the year. CEO Nao Kataoka told investors anime IP now sits at the core of the merch strategy. An

Why it matters: Every claw location Genda converts to official anime prizes is a licensing deal, and a merch channel that bypasses the anime retailer entirely.

Source: https://news.animenomics.com/p/genda-continues-anime-claw-machine-growth-in-north-america

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