Akatsuki Inc. achieved a significant financial turnaround in Q3 FY3/26, reporting ¥6,581 million in group-wide sales (up 79% YoY) and an operating profit of ¥1,338 million, reversing a prior-year loss of ¥1,571 million.
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The primary growth driver was the Q2 release of 'Kaiju No. 8 The Game,' which contributed three months of revenue and helped boost Games & Comics segment sales by 62% to ¥5,225 million.
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Net income reached ¥1,003 million, a 288% increase compared to the ¥673 million loss recorded in the same period last year.
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The Entertainment & Lifestyle segment grew 77% to ¥750 million in sales, bolstered by the integration of newly acquired entities PAPABUBBLE and WOWs.
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The newly integrated AI/DX Solutions segment, comprising Natee and Akatsuki AI Technologies, generated ¥600 million in sales but incurred an operating loss of ¥112 million.
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Adjusted EBITDA rose 82% to ¥1,906 million, supported by strong operating performance and cost management, while the company maintained a solid balance sheet with ¥33,266 million in cash.
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Akatsuki Inc. achieved a significant financial turnaround in Q3 FY3/26, reporting ¥6,581 million in group-wide sales (up 79% YoY) and an operating profit of ¥1,338 million, reversing a prior-year loss of ¥1,571 million.
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The primary growth driver was the Q2 release of 'Kaiju No. 8 The Game,' which contributed three months of revenue and helped boost Games & Comics segment sales by 62% to ¥5,225 million.
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Net income reached ¥1,003 million, a 288% increase compared to the ¥673 million loss recorded in the same period last year.
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The Entertainment & Lifestyle segment grew 77% to ¥750 million in sales, bolstered by the integration of newly acquired entities PAPABUBBLE and WOWs.
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The newly integrated AI/DX Solutions segment, comprising Natee and Akatsuki AI Technologies, generated ¥600 million in sales but incurred an operating loss of ¥112 million.
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Adjusted EBITDA rose 82% to ¥1,906 million, supported by strong operating performance and cost management, while the company maintained a solid balance sheet with ¥33,266 million in cash.