Updated Mar 23, 2026 by Akatsuki
Akatsuki Inc. reported a 44% year-over-year decline in total consolidated sales to ¥2,313 million for Q1 FYE March 2026, resulting in a net loss of ¥1,167 million.
The Games segment experienced a 52% sales drop to ¥1,782 million and an operating loss of ¥1,643 million, driven by a portfolio review withdrawal and a lack of major new releases.
The IP Solutions unit achieved significant growth, with sales increasing 167% to ¥298 million and operating profit rising 2,592% to ¥122 million, bolstered by the 'Slash Gift' online lottery and the consolidation of CRAYON, Inc.
The Comics division improved profitability, turning a ¥2 million loss into a ¥20 million operating profit despite an 18% decline in sales to ¥226 million.
Adjusted EBITDA for the group deteriorated from a profit of ¥153 million in the previous year to a loss of ¥416 million in Q1 FY3/26.
R&D spending dynamics shifted as development costs for 'TRIBE NINE' concluded, while personnel and outsourcing expenses rose to support the upcoming 'Kaiju No. 8 The Game'.
Akatsuki Inc. reported a 44% year-over-year decline in total consolidated sales to ¥2,313 million for Q1 FYE March 2026, resulting in a net loss of ¥1,167 million.
The Games segment experienced a 52% sales drop to ¥1,782 million and an operating loss of ¥1,643 million, driven by a portfolio review withdrawal and a lack of major new releases.
The IP Solutions unit achieved significant growth, with sales increasing 167% to ¥298 million and operating profit rising 2,592% to ¥122 million, bolstered by the 'Slash Gift' online lottery and the consolidation of CRAYON, Inc.
The Comics division improved profitability, turning a ¥2 million loss into a ¥20 million operating profit despite an 18% decline in sales to ¥226 million.
Adjusted EBITDA for the group deteriorated from a profit of ¥153 million in the previous year to a loss of ¥416 million in Q1 FY3/26.
R&D spending dynamics shifted as development costs for 'TRIBE NINE' concluded, while personnel and outsourcing expenses rose to support the upcoming 'Kaiju No. 8 The Game'.