Konami Cross Media NY, Inc. is an American production company owned by Konami.
Cross Media was founded in November 1992 as 4Kids Productions, a subsidiary of 4Kids Entertainment (which later became 4Licensing Corporation). After 4Kids was dissolved on June 30, 2012, due to a continued lack of profitability, their production office would be acquired by Konami and renamed 4K Media later that year. On April 1, 2019, the company adapted its current name; reflecting its expansion to manage Konami brands outside of video games. In addition to the localization and license management of intellectual property (IP), Konami Cross Media NY produces and develops new businesses using Konami-owned IP.
Konami Cross Media NY is responsible for producing edited English-language adaptations of Japanese anime series, primarily of the Yu-Gi-Oh! franchise. In addition to overseeing the licensing, sales, and distribution of Yu-Gi-Oh! in the United States, Cross Media also manages Konami's gaming properties (including Bomberman, Contra and Frogger; as well as Rebecca Bonbon, the girl's anime brand created by Yuko Shimuzu).
Filmography As 4Kids Productions Television Title Year(s) Network Co-production(s) NotesWMAC Masters1995–1997SyndicationRenaissance Atlantic EntertainmentSyndicated by The Summit Media GroupPokémon1998–2006Syndication (season 1)The WBThe Pokémon CompanyOLM, Inc.Seasons 1–8 onlySyndicated by The Summit Media Group for season 1 onlyCubix: Robots for Everyone2001–2003The WBCinepixDaewon MediaEnglish version onlyTama and Friends2001–2002SyndicationSony Creative ProductsGroup TACSyndicated by The Summit Media GroupYu-Gi-Oh!2001–2006The WBKonamiGallopUltraman Tiga2002–2003FoxTsuburaya ProductionsKirby: Right Back at Ya!2002–2009Fox (seasons 1–4)The CW (season 4, later episodes)Warpstar, Inc.Studio SignUltimate Muscle2002–2004FoxToei AnimationFighting Foodons2002–2003Enoki FilmsTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles2003–2009Fox (seasons 1–6)The CW (season 7)Mirage StudiosSonic X2003–2006FoxSonic TeamTMS EntertainmentShaman King2003–2005XebecFunky Cops 2003–2004MoonScoopWinx Club2004–2007Rainbow S.r.l.Seasons 1–3 onlyF-Zero: GP Legend2004–2005NintendoAshi ProductionsFirst 15 episodes onlyOne Piece2004–2007FoxCartoon NetworkToei AnimationSeasons 1–5 onlyMew Mew Power2005–2006FoxPierrotSeason 1 onlyYu-Gi-Oh! GX2005–2008FoxCartoon NetworkKonamiGallopPokémon Chronicles2005–2006Cartoon NetworkThe Pokémon CompanyOLM, Inc.Magical DoReMi2005–2006FoxToei AnimationSeason 1 onlyG.I. Joe: Sigma 62005–2006GonzoYu-Gi-Oh! Capsule Monsters2006KonamiGallopViva Piñata2006–2009Fox (season 1)The CW (season 2)MicrosoftBardel EntertainmentChaotic2006–2010Fox (seasons 1–2)The CW (seasons 2–3)Cartoon Network (season 2, later episodes)Chaotic USA Entertainment GroupBardel Entertainment (season 1)Dinosaur King2007–2010Fox (season 1, early episodes)The CW (seasons 1–2)SEGASunriseThe Adrenaline Project2007–2008FoxmarblemediaDecode EntertainmentSeason 1 onlyYu-Gi-Oh! 5D's2008–2011The CWKonamiGallopGoGoRiki2008–2011Fun Game MediaPetersburg Animation StudioSeason 1 onlyTai Chi Chasers2011–2012JM AnimationToei AnimationSeasons 1–2 onlyYu-Gi-Oh! Zexal2011–2015The CW (seasons 1–5)Nicktoons (seasons 2–6)Hulu (seasons 5–6)KonamiGallopSeasons 2–6 produced as 4K Media Inc.
Shorts Title Year(s) Network/Platform Co-production(s) NotesThe Incredible Crash Dummies2004–2005FoxAnimation CollectivePajanimals2008PBS Kids SproutThe Jim Henson Company (owner)John Doze Studios
Film Title Release date Co-production(s) Distributor(s)Pokémon: The First MovieNovember 12, 1999The Pokémon CompanyOLM, Inc.Warner Bros. PicturesPokémon: The Movie 2000July 21, 2000Pokémon 3: The MovieApril 6, 2001Pokémon 4EverOctober 11, 2002Miramax FilmsPokémon HeroesMay 16, 2003Pokémon: Jirachi Wish MakerJune 1, 2004Yu-Gi-Oh! The Movie: Pyramid of LightAugust 13, 2004KonamiGallopWarner Bros. PicturesPokémon: Destiny DeoxysJanuary 22, 2005The Pokémon CompanyOLM, Inc.Miramax FilmsKirby: Fright to the Finish!June 14, 2005 (direct-to-video)September 12, 2009 (television)Warpstar, Inc.Studio SignFunimation EntertainmentPokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of MewSeptember 19, 2006The Pokémon CompanyOLM, Inc.Viz MediaTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles ForeverNovember 21, 2009Mirage StudiosParamount Home EntertainmentYu-Gi-Oh!: Bonds Beyond TimeFebruary 26, 2011KonamiGallopCinedigm
Video games Pokémon Puzzle League (2000) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2003) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2: Battle Nexus (2004) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Melee (2005) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 3: Mutant Nightmare (2005) Sonic the Hedgehog (2005–2010) Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing / With Banjo-Kazooie (2010)
As 4K Media Inc./Konami Cross Media NY Television Title Year(s) Network Co-production(s) NotesYu-Gi-Oh! Arc-V2015–2018NicktoonsKonamiGallopYu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS2018–2021Pluto TVFrogger2021PeacockYu-Gi-Oh! Sevens2022–2023Disney XDHuluKonamiBridgeYu-Gi-Oh! Go Rush!!2025–present
Film Title Release date Co-production(s) Distributor(s)Yu-Gi-Oh! The Dark Side of DimensionsJanuary 27, 2017GallopEleven Arts
Video games Frogger: Get Hoppin (2017) Frogger In Toy Town (2019) Contra: Rogue Corps (2019) Yu-Gi-Oh! Rush Duel: Dawn of the Battle Royale!! (2021) Frogger and the Rumbling Ruins (2022)
See also Konami List of 4Kids Entertainment licenses and productions
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