ReportAkatsuki
Consolidated Results Supplementary Information: Fiscal Year Ended March 2025
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Akatsuki Inc. reported a 124% surge in operating profit to ¥3.915 billion for the fiscal year ended March 2025, driven by a 68% increase in gaming segment profit and ¥1.154 billion in gains from the sale of investment securities.
See it on page 1Total sales grew 5% year-over-year to ¥23.652 billion, supported by the continued strong performance of existing titles like Dragon Ball Z Dokkan Battle.
See it on page 1Net income rose 48% to ¥1.646 billion, while adjusted EBITDA increased 28% to ¥5.661 billion.
See it on page 1The comics and IP Solutions segments returned to profitability, recording year-over-year sales gains of 10% and 121%, respectively.
See it on page 2The company maintained a strong financial position with ¥33.300 billion in cash and a reduction in total liabilities to ¥13.177 billion.
See it on page 3The overall improvement in profitability was achieved through a strategic focus on high-performing titles and the discontinuation of underperforming games.
See it on page 1Akatsuki Inc. reported consolidated financial results for fiscal year ended March 2025, showing a modest 5 % increase in sales to ¥23.652 billion compared with the prior year, driven primarily by strong performance of existing games such as Dragon Ball Z Dokkan Battle. Games sales rose 2 % to ¥21.237 billion, while comics and IP Solutions segments returned to profitability with 10 % and 121 % year‑over‑year sales gains, respectively. Operating profit surged 124 % to ¥3.915 billion, largely due to a sharp rise in operating profit from games (68 % increase) and significant gains on the sale of investment securities, which contributed ¥1.154 billion to profit before tax.
Net income increased 48 % to ¥1.646 billion, supported by a 28 % rise in adjusted EBITDA (¥5.661 billion). The company’s balance sheet remained solid, with total assets of ¥54.632 billion and net assets of ¥41.455 billion, while total liabilities decreased to ¥13.177 billion. Cash balances were maintained at ¥33.300 billion, reflecting disciplined working‑capital management.
The results cover the Japanese market and global operations for games, comics, and IP solutions. Methodology includes consolidated financial statements with adjustments for investment and incubation business personnel expenses, and gains on crypto asset sales are classified as non‑operating. Overall, Akatsuki’s selective focus on high‑performing titles and profitable IP solutions has driven a sharp improvement in operating profitability despite the withdrawal of some titles.
