Konami Group Report: Fiscal 2021

Key insights

7 takeaways

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Konami achieved record-high business profit of ¥64.164 billion in fiscal 2021, representing a 44.8% year-on-year increase.See it on page 3
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Total revenue for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2021, reached ¥272.656 billion, a 3.7% increase compared to the previous year.See it on page 3
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Profit attributable to owners of the parent rose by 62.2% to ¥32.261 billion, leading to an increased annual dividend of ¥73.00 per share.See it on page 2
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The Digital Entertainment Business drove strong performance, highlighted by the success of mobile titles and the 'Momotaro Dentetsu' video game, which exceeded three million cumulative sales.See it on page 3
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The Gaming & Systems Business expanded its market presence by launching the DIMENSION 49J slot machine and continuing the delivery of the SYNKROS casino management system to North American and Australian operators.See it on page 3
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Konami pivoted to digital-first services during the pandemic, including 'Remote Duel' for the Yu-Gi-Oh! card game and the expansion of the 'KONAMI AMUSEMENT GAME STATION' (Konaste) service for arcade titles.See it on page 6
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The company transitioned from an Audit & Supervisory Board to a Company with an Audit & Supervisory Committee in June 2021 to enhance corporate governance.See it on page 2

Summary

The Konami Group fiscal 2021 report outlines a period of record-breaking financial performance driven by the company’s ability to adapt its digital entertainment and service offerings to the shifting demands of the COVID-19 pandemic. The primary thesis centers on the group’s successful pivot toward digital transformation and remote-access services, which allowed the company to maintain growth despite global health restrictions. By leveraging technological advancements such as cloud connectivity and mobile integration, the organization successfully expanded its reach across its core business segments.

Financial results for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2021, demonstrated significant growth across all key metrics. Total revenue reached ¥272.7 billion, a 3.7% year-on-year increase, while business profit surged by 44.8% to ¥64.2 billion. Profit attributable to owners of the parent rose by 62.2% to ¥32.3 billion, leading to an increased annual dividend of ¥73.00 per share. These results were bolstered by strong performances in the Digital Entertainment segment, particularly through mobile titles and the success of the Momotaro Dentetsu video game series, which surpassed three million units in cumulative sales.

The scope of operations remains global, with significant activity in the Japanese amusement sector and the North American and Australian gaming markets. Strategic initiatives included the launch of remote-play services for card games, the expansion of online fitness lessons, and the introduction of new hardware like the DIMENSION 49J slot machine. The company also transitioned its governance structure to an Audit and Supervisory Committee model to align with evolving corporate standards. Moving forward, the group intends to continue prioritizing omnichannel product development, integrating emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and cloud-based gaming to sustain long-term growth in a post-pandemic landscape.