PresentationAkatsuki
Consolidated Financial Results Briefing Materials: FY3/25
1 May 202546 pages~35 min full read
Akatsuki Inc. achieved a 46% year-over-year increase in consolidated operating profit to ¥3,915 million for FY3/25, despite a 1% decline in total sales.
See it on page 9The company maintains ¥33.3 billion in cash reserves to fund a ¥35 billion growth investment plan over the next three years, targeting M&A and next-generation game development.
See it on page 32Shareholder returns are increasing as the target Dividend on Equity (DOE) has been raised from 3% to 4% due to strong liquidity and a positive outlook.
See it on page 30The Comics and IP Solutions segments reached profitability, supported by the international launch of MANGA MIRAI and the expansion of the Slash Gift online lottery platform.
See it on page 5Investment activities generated ¥2,840 million in proceeds during FY3/25, with further capital gains expected from the upcoming IPO of LIFE CREATE Co., Ltd. in early FY3/26.
See it on page 25Operational efficiency efforts resulted in a headcount reduction from 803 to 697, primarily within the Games division, while legacy titles like Dragon Ball Z Dokkan Battle continued to provide stable revenue.
See it on page 12The company projects growth for FY3/26, driven by the upcoming release of Kaiju No. 8 The Game and the continued scaling of its diversified digital content portfolio.
See it on page 34Akatsuki Inc. demonstrated significant financial resilience in FY3/25, characterized by a 46% year-over-year surge in consolidated operating profit to ¥3,915 million. While total sales experienced a marginal 1% decline, the core Games segment maintained stability through high-performing legacy titles such as Dragon Ball Z Dokkan Battle and Romancing SaGa Re;univerSe. Strong overseas performance and successful large-scale events effectively offset nearly ¥6 billion in development expenses for upcoming projects. This period also marked a strategic turning point as the Comics and IP Solutions segments achieved profitability, driven by the international launch of the MANGA MIRAI service and the rapid expansion of the Slash Gift online lottery platform.
The company’s investment arm further bolstered the balance sheet, realizing ¥2,840 million in proceeds during the fiscal year with additional capital gains anticipated from the IPO of LIFE CREATE Co., Ltd. in early FY3/26. Despite a reduction in total headcount from 803 to 697, primarily within the Games division, permanent staffing levels remained consistent, reflecting a shift toward operational efficiency. This lean organizational structure supports a robust financial position, with ¥33.3 billion in cash reserves earmarked for a ¥35 billion growth investment plan over the next three years, focusing on mergers, acquisitions, and next-generation game development.
Looking toward FY3/26, the group anticipates sustained growth in sales and profit, anchored by the upcoming release of Kaiju No. 8 The Game and the continued scaling of its digital content divisions. To reflect this positive outlook and strong liquidity, the shareholder return policy has been revised upward, increasing the target Dividend on Equity from 3% to 4%. This strategy signals a transition into a new growth phase where diversified IP solutions and global service expansions complement the established mobile gaming portfolio.
