Story of Seasons
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Results Briefing Materials: Fiscal Year Ending March 2026, First Half (Semi-annual Period)
Marvelous Inc. reported a significant revenue increase for the first half of the fiscal year ending March 2026, covering the period from April to September 2025.
- Marvelous Inc. reported a 157.5% year-on-year revenue increase to 20,281 million yen for the first half of FY2026, though operating profit dropped 61.8% to 226 million yen due to high development costs.
- The Digital Contents segment saw sales nearly double to 12,414 million yen, driven by 'Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma' and 'Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar' each surpassing 500,000 units sold.
- The Amusement business remains the company's primary profit driver, achieving a 36.3% revenue increase and 41.2% profit growth, largely due to the success of 'Pokémon Frienda' and 'Pokémon Mezastar'.
Marvelous Inc. Consolidated Financial Results for the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2021
Marvelous Inc. reported its consolidated financial results for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2021, reflecting a period of significant growth in profitability despite the operational challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Marvelous Inc. achieved significant profit growth in the fiscal year ending March 31, 2021, with operating profit rising 80.2% to 4,414 million yen and net profit increasing 81.6% to 3,265 million yen.
- The consumer game segment was the primary growth driver, recording a 105.2% increase in segment profit to 4,158 million yen behind strong global sales for 'Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin' and the 'Story of Seasons' series.
- The online game business saw a 399.7% surge in segment profit to 1,359 million yen, largely due to the strategic disposal of unprofitable titles and the performance of long-term operations.
Marvelous Results Briefing Materials: First Half of Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2021
The Marvelous results briefing for the first half of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2021, outlines the company’s financial performance amidst the global COVID-19 pandemic.
- Marvelous reported a 134.4% year-over-year increase in operating profit to 1,699 million yen for the first half of the fiscal year, despite net sales declining to 9,419 million yen (86.9% of the previous year's performance).
- Strong performance in the online and consumer game segments offset pandemic-related losses in the amusement and audio-visual divisions.
- The online game segment generated 3,998 million yen in net sales, bolstered by the stability of titles including 'Logres of Swords and Sorcery' and 'SHINOVI MASTER'.
Marvelous Inc. Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2017: Results Briefing Materials
Marvelous Inc.’s fiscal year ended March 31, 2017, results briefing highlights a period of sustained profitability, marking the fifth consecutive year of earnings growth since the company’s management integration.
- Marvelous Inc. posted record-high earnings at all levels for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2017, even as net sales fell 7.6% to 29.39 billion yen, marking the fifth consecutive year of earnings growth since management integration.
- Operating income rose 6.2% to 5.75 billion yen and profit attributable to owners of the parent increased 15.6% to 4.17 billion yen, driven by improved marketing efficiency and the removal of underperforming titles.
- The Consumer Games segment was the main growth engine, with sales up 20.2% to 9.07 billion yen, fueled by hits including Story of Seasons, Fate/EXTELLA, and Senran Kagura.
Notice Regarding the Termination of the Capital and Business Alliance
Marvelous Inc. has formally resolved to terminate its capital and business alliance with Image Frame Investment (HK) Limited, a subsidiary of Tencent Holdings Limited, effective July 31, 2026.
- Marvelous Inc. will terminate its capital and business alliance with Tencent subsidiary Image Frame Investment (HK) Limited, effective July 31, 2026.
- Tencent is divesting its shareholding in Marvelous Inc., resulting in the loss of its status as the company's largest major shareholder and an affiliated company.
- The partnership dissolution includes the cancellation of a specific mobile game project under development, though existing license agreements for the Story of Seasons IP remain in effect.