Updated Mar 17, 2026 by Akatsuki
Akatsuki Inc. reported a 44.0% year-on-year decline in net sales to ¥2,313 million for Q1 of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, resulting in a net loss of ¥1,167 million.
The Games business segment drove the downturn with a 52.3% revenue drop to ¥1,782 million and a segment loss of ¥1,643 million, largely due to a strategic portfolio review and transitions for flagship titles like Dragon Ball Z Dokkan Battle.
The company recorded a ¥103 million extraordinary loss attributed to the discontinuation of a specific game title and associated organizational restructuring.
The IP Solutions segment emerged as a growth driver, increasing revenue by 167.2% to ¥298 million and generating a segment profit of ¥122 million following the consolidation of CRAYON, Inc.
The Comics business returned to a segment profit of ¥20 million despite an 18.3% year-on-year decline in revenue.
Despite a total asset decrease of ¥3,656 million, the company maintains a stable financial position with an equity ratio of 78.7%.
Strategic focus is shifting toward large-scale, 3D multi-device projects for global markets to reduce reliance on traditional mobile constraints.
Akatsuki Inc. reported a 44.0% year-on-year decline in net sales to ¥2,313 million for Q1 of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, resulting in a net loss of ¥1,167 million.
The Games business segment drove the downturn with a 52.3% revenue drop to ¥1,782 million and a segment loss of ¥1,643 million, largely due to a strategic portfolio review and transitions for flagship titles like Dragon Ball Z Dokkan Battle.
The company recorded a ¥103 million extraordinary loss attributed to the discontinuation of a specific game title and associated organizational restructuring.
The IP Solutions segment emerged as a growth driver, increasing revenue by 167.2% to ¥298 million and generating a segment profit of ¥122 million following the consolidation of CRAYON, Inc.
The Comics business returned to a segment profit of ¥20 million despite an 18.3% year-on-year decline in revenue.
Despite a total asset decrease of ¥3,656 million, the company maintains a stable financial position with an equity ratio of 78.7%.
Strategic focus is shifting toward large-scale, 3D multi-device projects for global markets to reduce reliance on traditional mobile constraints.