Sony Pictures Television Networks acquired a majority stake in Funimation in 2017, at which time Fukunaga retained his position and a majority stake in the business.
Fukunaga also commented, “This change has been on the horizon since Sony took a majority interest in the company in 2017.
Entertainment news website Variety reported on Friday that FUNimation Entertainment founder, president, and CEO Gen Fukunaga has stepped down from his role as general manager and into a chairman role.
According to an internal memo from Fukunaga to staff, the company has begun a search for a new general manager, and Fukunaga will “work closely with them to ensure a smooth transition.”