Akatsuki Inc. reported a 9% decline in quarterly sales to ¥7,602 million, primarily driven by a 10% YoY contraction in the core Games & Comics segment.

According to "Consolidated Results Supplementary Information: Q2 of FYE March 2026": Akatsuki Inc. reported a 9% decline in quarterly sales to ¥7,602 million, primarily driven by a 10% YoY contraction in the core Games & Comics segment.

Net income surged 80% to ¥3,020 million, bolstered by gains from investee exits and a reduction in valuation losses on investment securities despite lower operating profit.

According to "Consolidated Results Supplementary Information: Q2 of FYE March 2026": Net income surged 80% to ¥3,020 million, bolstered by gains from investee exits and a reduction in valuation losses on investment securities despite lower operating profit.

The launch of 'Kaiju No. 8 The Game' on 31 August 2025 generated over ¥2 billion in first-month sales, with 40% of revenue originating from overseas markets.

According to "Consolidated Results Supplementary Information: Q2 of FYE March 2026": The launch of 'Kaiju No. 8 The Game' on 31 August 2025 generated over ¥2 billion in first-month sales, with 40% of revenue originating from overseas markets.

Adjusted EBITDA increased by 4% to ¥4,015 million, signaling a recovery in operating profitability following the release of new titles.

According to "Consolidated Results Supplementary Information: Q2 of FYE March 2026": Adjusted EBITDA increased by 4% to ¥4,015 million, signaling a recovery in operating profitability following the release of new titles.

The company expanded its portfolio through Q2 M&A activity, acquiring PAPABUBBLE and WOWs for the Entertainment & Lifestyle segment, and Natee and AI Talent Force for the AI/DX Solutions segment.

According to "Consolidated Results Supplementary Information: Q2 of FYE March 2026": The company expanded its portfolio through Q2 M&A activity, acquiring PAPABUBBLE and WOWs for the Entertainment & Lifestyle segment, and Natee and AI Talent Force for the AI/DX Solutions segment.

The company maintains a strong liquidity position with ¥33,272 million in cash and cash equivalents against ¥6,954 million in current liabilities.

According to "Consolidated Results Supplementary Information: Q2 of FYE March 2026": The company maintains a strong liquidity position with ¥33,272 million in cash and cash equivalents against ¥6,954 million in current liabilities.

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Consolidated Results Supplementary Information: Q2 of FYE March 2026

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Akatsuki Inc. reported a 9% decline in quarterly sales to ¥7,602 million, primarily driven by a 10% YoY contraction in the core Games & Comics segment.
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Net income surged 80% to ¥3,020 million, bolstered by gains from investee exits and a reduction in valuation losses on investment securities despite lower operating profit.
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The launch of 'Kaiju No. 8 The Game' on 31 August 2025 generated over ¥2 billion in first-month sales, with 40% of revenue originating from overseas markets.
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Adjusted EBITDA increased by 4% to ¥4,015 million, signaling a recovery in operating profitability following the release of new titles.
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The company expanded its portfolio through Q2 M&A activity, acquiring PAPABUBBLE and WOWs for the Entertainment & Lifestyle segment, and Natee and AI Talent Force for the AI/DX Solutions segment.
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The company maintains a strong liquidity position with ¥33,272 million in cash and cash equivalents against ¥6,954 million in current liabilities.
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