Updated Mar 17, 2026 by Akatsuki
Akatsuki Inc. reported a 44% year-over-year decline in consolidated sales to ¥2,313 million and an operating loss of ¥1,698 million for Q1 FY3/26.
The core Games business revenue contracted by 52% due to title withdrawals, a reactionary decline from the previous quarter, and high development costs for the upcoming 'Kaiju No. 8 The Game'.
IP Solutions revenue grew 168% to ¥298 million, driven by the consolidation of CRAYON, Inc. and the expansion of the Slash Gift online lottery service.
The company maintains a liquid financial position with ¥33.2 billion in cash and deposits, despite total assets decreasing to ¥50.9 billion.
Operating expenses fell by 18% overall, supported by a 42% reduction in research and development spending and a streamlined game portfolio.
Strategic diversification efforts included the full acquisition of creator agency Natee Co., Ltd. and the realization of ¥1.2 billion in investment proceeds from the IPO of LIFE CREATE Co., Ltd.
The Comics segment expanded its international footprint through the MANGA MIRAI service in the U.S., which now features high-profile titles including One Piece and Naruto.
Akatsuki Inc. reported a 44% year-over-year decline in consolidated sales to ¥2,313 million and an operating loss of ¥1,698 million for Q1 FY3/26.
The core Games business revenue contracted by 52% due to title withdrawals, a reactionary decline from the previous quarter, and high development costs for the upcoming 'Kaiju No. 8 The Game'.
IP Solutions revenue grew 168% to ¥298 million, driven by the consolidation of CRAYON, Inc. and the expansion of the Slash Gift online lottery service.
The company maintains a liquid financial position with ¥33.2 billion in cash and deposits, despite total assets decreasing to ¥50.9 billion.
Operating expenses fell by 18% overall, supported by a 42% reduction in research and development spending and a streamlined game portfolio.
Strategic diversification efforts included the full acquisition of creator agency Natee Co., Ltd. and the realization of ¥1.2 billion in investment proceeds from the IPO of LIFE CREATE Co., Ltd.
The Comics segment expanded its international footprint through the MANGA MIRAI service in the U.S., which now features high-profile titles including One Piece and Naruto.