Updated Mar 23, 2026 by Akatsuki
Akatsuki Inc. reported a 20.6% YoY decline in net sales to ¥9,915 million and a 42.4% drop in operating profit to ¥1,724 million for the first half of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026.
Net income attributable to the parent rose 31.4% to ¥1,853 million, with diluted earnings per share increasing from ¥97.85 to ¥128.56.
The core Games and Comics segment, which accounts for the majority of revenue, saw a 23.2% sales decline and a 41.2% drop in profit.
The Entertainment and Lifestyle segment showed strong growth, with sales increasing 76.1% to ¥649 million and profit rising 90.7%.
The company increased goodwill by ¥4,316 million following the acquisitions of Natee and PAPABUBBLE JAPAN, while investing cash outflows reached ¥5,433 million.
The equity ratio improved to 71.9% as total assets grew to ¥59,400 million and net assets rose to ¥42,995 million.
No full-year forecasts were provided, citing market uncertainty in the Games and Comics sector and ongoing investment activities.
Akatsuki Inc. reported a 20.6% YoY decline in net sales to ¥9,915 million and a 42.4% drop in operating profit to ¥1,724 million for the first half of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026.
Net income attributable to the parent rose 31.4% to ¥1,853 million, with diluted earnings per share increasing from ¥97.85 to ¥128.56.
The core Games and Comics segment, which accounts for the majority of revenue, saw a 23.2% sales decline and a 41.2% drop in profit.
The Entertainment and Lifestyle segment showed strong growth, with sales increasing 76.1% to ¥649 million and profit rising 90.7%.
The company increased goodwill by ¥4,316 million following the acquisitions of Natee and PAPABUBBLE JAPAN, while investing cash outflows reached ¥5,433 million.
The equity ratio improved to 71.9% as total assets grew to ¥59,400 million and net assets rose to ¥42,995 million.
No full-year forecasts were provided, citing market uncertainty in the Games and Comics sector and ongoing investment activities.