Updated Mar 23, 2026 by Akatsuki
Akatsuki Inc. experienced a sharp financial downturn in Q1 FY2025, with net sales falling 44% year-over-year to ¥2,313 million and operating losses widening to ¥1,698 million.
The core Games unit was the primary driver of the deficit, suffering a 52.3% decline in sales and recording an operating loss of ¥1,643 million.
Net loss attributable to parent shareholders increased significantly to ¥1,167 million, compared to a ¥271 million loss in the same period last year.
The IP Solutions unit emerged as a growth driver, increasing sales by 167% and generating a ¥122 million profit, largely due to the inclusion of subsidiary CRAYON, Inc.
The Comics unit remained marginally profitable at ¥20 million, despite an 18.3% decline in segment sales.
While total assets decreased by ¥3,656 million to ¥50,976 million, the company’s consolidated equity ratio improved to 78.7%.
Management has declined to provide full-year forecasts for FY2026, citing market volatility and uncertainty in the gaming and investment sectors.
Akatsuki Inc. experienced a sharp financial downturn in Q1 FY2025, with net sales falling 44% year-over-year to ¥2,313 million and operating losses widening to ¥1,698 million.
The core Games unit was the primary driver of the deficit, suffering a 52.3% decline in sales and recording an operating loss of ¥1,643 million.
Net loss attributable to parent shareholders increased significantly to ¥1,167 million, compared to a ¥271 million loss in the same period last year.
The IP Solutions unit emerged as a growth driver, increasing sales by 167% and generating a ¥122 million profit, largely due to the inclusion of subsidiary CRAYON, Inc.
The Comics unit remained marginally profitable at ¥20 million, despite an 18.3% decline in segment sales.
While total assets decreased by ¥3,656 million to ¥50,976 million, the company’s consolidated equity ratio improved to 78.7%.
Management has declined to provide full-year forecasts for FY2026, citing market volatility and uncertainty in the gaming and investment sectors.