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Japan Market Report 2025

The Japanese games market represents a unique and highly lucrative landscape, accounting for 9.1% of global games revenue despite containing only 2.2% of the global player base. Average revenue per user is significantly higher in Japan than in Western markets, with Japanese players spending approximately $223 compared to $145 in the United Kingdom. While the market is characterized by a strong preference for domestic franchises and Nintendo’s 70% dominance of console hardware, a substantial $2.5 to $3.0 billion opportunity exists for international stakeholders when excluding mobile and Nintendo platforms. Demographic and behavioral data indicates that Japan’s PC and console player base is generally older than its Western counterparts. Player motivations also diverge sharply from global trends; Japanese gamers prioritize narrative depth, character design, and solo play, whereas Western players favor open worlds, high-end graphics, and competitive multiplayer. Genre preferences further illustrate this divide, with Japanese console players gravitating toward single-player RPGs and fantasy themes, while PC players increasingly embrace shooters and lower-priced co-op experiences. The market has seen rapid PC revenue growth over the last seven years, though this trajectory is expected to stabilize through 2027. Conversely, the console segment has faced recent declines attributed to the Nintendo Switch lifecycle and a weaker slate of premium releases. International publishers face specific macroeconomic challenges, notably the weakening Japanese Yen against the U.S. Dollar. Despite these headwinds, titles such as Apex Legends and Genshin Impact have maintained massive free-to-play success, signaling continued potential for well-positioned global titles. This analysis utilizes data from the Newzoo Global Gamer Study, incorporating surveys from over 73,000 gamers across 37 markets to provide a comprehensive view of the 2025 landscape.

UKIE – UK Interactive EntertainmentJan 2025

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Financial Results for the First Quarter of the Fiscal Year Ending March 2025

Koei Tecmo experienced a transitional first quarter for the fiscal year ending March 2025, characterized by a 15.9% year-on-year decline in sales to 14.8 billion yen and a 55.5% drop in net profit. This downturn stems primarily from a lack of major new releases and a contraction in the online and mobile sectors. Despite this initial volatility, the company maintains its full-year sales forecast of 92 billion yen, representing a projected 10.6% annual increase. This optimism is anchored in a release schedule heavily weighted toward the second half of the fiscal year, featuring major titles such as Dynasty Warriors: Origins and upcoming projects for next-generation hardware. The current fiscal year marks the commencement of the Fourth Medium-Term Management Plan, which seeks to position the firm among the world’s top ten digital entertainment companies. Strategic priorities focus on achieving a cumulative operating profit exceeding 100 billion yen over three years while maintaining an operating profit margin of at least 30%. To support these goals, the company is aggressively expanding its global publishing infrastructure and targeting growth in North America, Europe, China, and emerging markets like the Middle East. The development strategy emphasizes a multi-platform approach, utilizing the proprietary Katana Engine alongside Unreal Engine to elevate titles to AAA quality standards. Long-term stability is being pursued through significant investments in human capital and governance. The company plans to allocate over 100 billion yen toward personnel and infrastructure, including a 10% annual increase in personnel costs to attract and retain talent. Governance reforms are also underway to meet Tokyo Stock Exchange requirements, including a transition to a board composed of over 50% external directors. Furthermore, a commitment to shareholder returns remains central to the financial strategy, with a target consolidated payout ratio of 50% and a minimum annual dividend of 50 yen, balancing aggressive global expansion with consistent investor value.

Koei TecmoJan 2025

Top Game Creators Academy: Tokyo Game Show 2025 Exhibition

Top Game Creators Academy (TGCA) is being introduced to the public for the first time at the Tokyo Game Show 2025, where it will occupy Hall 10’s organizer’s corner. The initiative, run by the Computer Entertainment Association in partnership with the Agency for Cultural Affairs and the Japan Arts & Culture Promotion Agency, aims to accelerate the development of next‑generation game creators by pairing them with active industry advisors and providing exposure through domestic and international events. The exhibition showcases ten emerging developers, each presenting a work‑in‑progress title ranging from an online cooperative 3D jump‑action (IN HARNESS) to a 2D puzzle platformer (Out of Skull), a collaborative “game‑making relay” (カラクリリレー!), a first‑person horror action (Ghost in the brain), a formula‑driven shooter (CYBER JANITOR), a rhythm‑action experience (OVER BEATS MYSELF), an exploratory RPG (Recover from Ruin), a 2D stealth‑action novel (Near The Sun), and a competitive typing‑board hybrid (NyctoType). All projects remain under development and may evolve before final release. The program, launched in April 2025, is structured as a two‑year pipeline in which creators receive ongoing mentorship and are encouraged to gather visitor impressions as direct feedback for iterative improvement. Although no quantitative metrics are provided, the breadth of genres and innovative mechanics underscores TGCA’s commitment to diversifying Japan’s game development talent pool and facilitating global market entry. The announcement concludes with a call for attendees to submit their reactions, positioning audience interaction as a core component of the creators’ growth trajectory.

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CESA – Computer Entertainment Supplier's AssociationJan 2025

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Game Developer Employment: Career Formation of Student Game Creators 2019 Survey 2025

The 2025 Japanese survey of students’ career aspirations investigates how the role of “game creator” is perceived across gender, age, and educational level, aiming to gauge the pipeline of future talent for the domestic game development sector. It encompasses elementary, middle, high‑school, technical‑college and university respondents nationwide, providing a comprehensive snapshot of attitudes toward a profession that remains peripheral in the broader labor market. Findings reveal a stark gender divide. Among male pupils in elementary and middle school, the game‑creator career ranks first overall and consistently appears within the top two choices for grades three through nine, indicating strong early enthusiasm. In contrast, female students place the same role far lower, with the position falling to nineteenth overall for females and remaining near the bottom of their preference lists at every age level. When respondents reach higher‑education stages, roughly eighty percent of those who still consider the occupation view it primarily as a professional pathway rather than a hobby or ancillary activity. The data suggest that while the game‑creator profession enjoys robust appeal among young males, it fails to attract comparable interest from females, potentially limiting diversity in the future workforce. The pronounced early‑stage gender gap underscores the need for targeted outreach, curriculum development, and mentorship programs that can broaden awareness and appeal among female students, thereby strengthening the talent base for Japan’s evolving game industry.

CESA – Computer Entertainment Supplier's AssociationJan 2025

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Consolidated Financial Results Data Appendix: FY2025 Q2

Koei Tecmo’s financial performance for the second quarter of fiscal year 2025 reflects a transitional period characterized by a year-to-date decline in consolidated sales to 31,268 million yen and an operating profit of 7,964 million yen. Despite this temporary downturn compared to the previous fiscal year, the organization maintains an optimistic full-year sales forecast of 92,000 million yen. This projected growth is predicated on a recovery in North American and European markets and the continued strength of the Entertainment segment. Operational costs have risen alongside a growing workforce, with headcount reaching 2,871 employees and employment expenses totaling 13,080 million yen. The strategic focus has shifted heavily toward digital and international markets, with digital sales now accounting for 83.1% of total revenue and overseas markets representing 72.1% of unit sales. The long-term growth strategy is supported by a robust pipeline of high-profile intellectual properties scheduled for late 2025 and early 2026. These upcoming releases include major sequels such as Ninja Gaiden 4 and Nioh 3, alongside several titles specifically optimized for the successor to the Nintendo Switch. The enduring value of established franchises remains a cornerstone of the business model. The Dynasty Warriors series continues to lead the portfolio with over 24 million lifetime units, followed by Nobunaga’s Ambition at 11 million and Romance of the Three Kingdoms at 9.5 million. Newer successes like Nioh and Atelier have each surpassed 8 million units, while Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty has secured over 5 million users. This console and PC success is complemented by a resilient online and mobile segment, where titles such as Dead or Alive Xtreme Venus Vacation have demonstrated significant longevity through more than seven years of continuous service.

Koei TecmoJan 2025

Mobile App Trends 2025: Japan Edition

Japan remains the world’s third-largest mobile app market, characterized by a resilient consumer spend of $16.5 billion in 2024 and a 7% year-over-year increase in total installs. While the gaming sector remains a foundational pillar, the market is undergoing a significant diversification into finance, entertainment, and digital comics. User trust is also on an upward trajectory, evidenced by App Tracking Transparency opt-in rates rising to 21.4%, with the gaming vertical leading at 31%. This shift suggests a maturing ecosystem where users are increasingly comfortable with data sharing in exchange for personalized experiences. The gaming sector demonstrated notable stability in the first half of 2025, with a 3% increase in installs that outperformed global trends. Card games experienced a 127% surge in sessions, while role-playing games maintained the highest engagement levels with average session lengths of 40 minutes. Simultaneously, the finance sector emerged as a high-growth vertical, with installs rising 50% driven by payment and banking apps. Although average revenue per monthly active user has seen declines in some sectors, engagement metrics remain strong, particularly in entertainment where short-form drama apps have achieved a high revenue-per-download of $4.13. A defining trend across the Japanese landscape is the strategic shift toward paid user acquisition. This is most visible in the comic app market, which reached a record paid-to-organic ratio of 1.03. Despite a decline in new installs for comics, the vertical remains a global revenue powerhouse due to deep user loyalty and session lengths averaging over 17 minutes. Across finance, entertainment, and comics, the market is transitioning from a phase of rapid expansion to one focused on maximizing the lifetime value of a culturally invested and highly engaged user base.

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AdjustJan 2025

Japan Game Market Insights 2025

Japan remains a global mobile gaming powerhouse, ranking as the second-largest market in Asia with $11 billion in gross in-app purchase revenue for the twelve months ending July 2025. Despite a plateau in annual downloads at approximately 628 million, the market demonstrates high-value resilience with consistent spending exceeding ¥1.6 trillion. This mature ecosystem is characterized by exceptionally high average revenue per user and strong player retention, particularly among a dominant iOS user base. While domestic publishers capture over 50% of total revenue, international titles have successfully penetrated the market through aggressive live operations and 4X strategy mechanics. The market is defined by a distinct dichotomy where puzzle games drive one-third of all downloads, while RPG and strategy titles command a combined 59% revenue share. High-impact live operations and intellectual property strategies remain critical for success, as evidenced by massive revenue spikes following event-driven banners and franchise expansions. Japan also maintains its status as a global leader in anime-style and otome gaming, accounting for 42% and 34% of global revenue in those respective categories. Furthermore, the region has solidified its presence in the PC and console sectors, contributing 15% of global Steam downloads and hosting three of the top ten all-time revenue-generating publishers. Advertising plays a pivotal role in this landscape, with gaming emerging as a top-three digital advertising category in Japan. Monthly ad spend has stabilized at approximately $750 million, with mobile gaming accounting for 63% of that total. LINE remains the primary channel for reaching local players, facilitating billions of impressions for top-performing titles. Demographically, the market shows a clear split: male players favor competitive sports and action genres, while female and older players sustain the growth of casual puzzle and simulation niches. This comprehensive data, compiled by Sensor Tower’s APAC Insights Team, underscores Japan's role as a sophisticated, IP-driven market that rewards deep engagement and localized monetization strategies.

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Sensor TowerJan 2025

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Japan’s World of Gaming & Influencer Marketing 2025

Japan represents the world’s third-largest gaming market, valued at $26.3 billion in 2024 with projections to exceed $60 billion by 2033. This growth is underpinned by a mature player base of 55.5 million, characterized by the highest average revenue per user globally at approximately $580. While mobile gaming currently commands 75% of consumer spending, the market is undergoing a structural transition. Digital distribution and subscription models are increasingly replacing physical media, while the PC sector exhibits a robust 8.8% annual growth rate. Domestic giants Sony and Nintendo maintain market leadership by leveraging iconic intellectual properties and a cultural preference for narrative-heavy genres such as RPGs and adventure titles. The ecosystem is increasingly defined by the convergence of gaming, live streaming, and broader entertainment. Esports revenue is expected to reach ¥21.8 billion by 2025, supported by a shift in viewership toward platforms like YouTube and Twitch. A unique cultural phenomenon in this space is the dominance of VTubers and virtual influencers, who drive significant engagement among Gen Z and Millennial demographics. Marketing strategies have pivoted toward these creators and nano-influencers to achieve authenticity, particularly as major publishers aim to quadruple the international market for Japanese content by integrating anime aesthetics into global entertainment ecosystems. Technological advancements in 5G, cloud streaming, and augmented reality are further diversifying the landscape, though traditional social dynamics remain influential. While YouTube and X serve as the primary digital hubs for the gaming community, professional networking continues to favor established platforms like Facebook over LinkedIn due to local cultural barriers. As the mobile sector prepares for a projected rebound to $21 billion by 2025, the industry focus remains on cross-platform accessibility and the expansion of "evergreen" franchises within an increasingly digital and interconnected global market.

NintendoJan 2025

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Semi‑Annual Report: April 1 2024 – September 30 2024

Nippon Ichi Software’s semi-annual report for the period of April 1, 2024, to September 30, 2024, details a challenging fiscal first half characterized by a transition to a net loss position. The primary thesis of the report reflects a strategic focus on strengthening development and sales capabilities amid a volatile global economic environment marked by rising prices and geopolitical uncertainty. Despite these headwinds, the group continues to invest in its core entertainment business while maintaining secondary operations in student dormitory management. Financial data indicates a significant downturn compared to the previous year. Net sales fell by 20.0% to 2,447 million yen, resulting in an operating loss of 205 million yen and a net loss attributable to owners of the parent of 171 million yen. This contrast is sharp against the prior year’s net profit of 290 million yen. The entertainment segment, which accounts for the vast majority of revenue, saw a 20.6% decline in sales, attributed partly to the timing of major releases. Key activities during the period included the domestic launch of titles such as Disgaea 7: Vows of the Virtueless (Complete Edition) and preparations for the group’s first simultaneous global release, Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero. The scope of the report covers consolidated operations across Japan, North America, Europe, and Asia. Geographically, the group relies heavily on the localization and distribution of its titles through digital platforms like Steam, PlayStation Network, and Nintendo eShop. Methodologically, the findings are based on consolidated financial statements prepared under Japanese accounting standards and subjected to a quarterly review by Tokai Kaikeisha. While the group faced a decrease in total assets to 10.58 billion yen and a negative operating cash flow of 284 million yen, it maintains a robust equity ratio of 71.4%, suggesting continued long-term financial stability despite short-term earnings volatility.

Nippon Ichi SoftwareNov 2024

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Financial Results Presentation: Q2 for the Fiscal Year Ending March 2025

Sega Sammy’s financial performance through the second quarter of the fiscal year ending March 2025 reflects a period of strategic transition and robust operational growth across its core entertainment and gaming segments. Financial results exceeded initial expectations, primarily bolstered by the commercial success of major intellectual properties and steady performance in the pachislot and pachinko markets. While the company realized gains from the sale of Phoenix Resort shares, it simultaneously finalized significant structural reforms within its European operations, most notably through the divestment of Amplitude Studios. These reforms, though resulting in a 5.9 billion yen extraordinary loss, aim to stabilize long-term profitability and refocus development resources. The consumer games division demonstrated significant momentum, with flagship titles such as Sonic X Shadow Generations and Metaphor: ReFantaggio each surpassing one million units sold at launch. This success in the Entertainment Contents segment is complemented by a recovery in the Total War franchise and strong casino revenues from the Paradise SegaSammy affiliate. In the gaming machine sector, the North American market provided a notable boost via the success of the Railroad Riches slot machine. Despite these gains, the company remains cautious regarding a weakening order environment for amusement machines and the plateauing utilization rates of smart machines in the domestic pachislot market. Looking forward, the strategic focus shifts toward a medium-term plan involving over 200 billion yen in total investment. This capital is earmarked for consumer-area development and aggressive M&A activity, including the acquisitions of GAN and Stakelogic to strengthen the company’s global gaming footprint. Internal governance and human capital management have also been prioritized through a revised compensation structure that integrates stock-based incentives for all employee levels. By aligning workforce incentives with long-term corporate value and maintaining a pipeline of high-quality IP, the organization seeks to navigate shifting market dynamics and ensure sustainable growth through the remainder of the fiscal year.

Sega Sammy HoldingsNov 2024

Summary of Main Supplementary Explanations Q&A at FY2025 First Quarter GREE Results Briefing

The first quarter results briefing for fiscal year 2025 highlights a strategic focus on international expansion within the gaming sector and risk management within the investment portfolio. A primary driver for near-term growth is the upcoming English release of Heaven Burns Red. Advance registration figures for the title are currently strong, and the partnership with Yostar Games is intended to leverage their expertise in community building within English-speaking markets. This collaboration aims to cultivate a robust fan base prior to launch to ensure sustained engagement and market penetration. Regarding the investment business, the financial outlook is characterized by a period of transition as several large fund investments approach the end of their operating cycles. While this phase contributed to valuation losses in the first quarter, the risk of further significant impacts on earnings is expected to stabilize over the next year. Because the portfolio is diversified and the number of funds reaching maturity is limited, the potential for valuation losses that could materially disrupt overall earnings is considered low in the long term. The broader strategy for the investment segment emphasizes medium-to-long-term stability despite inherent short-term volatility. While precise forecasting remains challenging due to the nature of limited partner investments, these maturing funds are expected to generate dividends and gains from asset sales alongside the identified valuation risks. Moving forward, the focus remains on maintaining a balanced investment approach through group-managed funds to secure steady returns as the current cycle of fund expirations concludes.

GREENov 2024

GREE Holdings FY2025 Q1 Financial Results Briefing (Transcript)

GREE, Inc.’s financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2025 reflect a period of mixed performance characterized by operational growth in core segments offset by significant volatility in the investment portfolio. The company reported net sales of ¥12.9 billion and a consolidated operating loss of ¥0.1 billion. While the Game and Anime, Metaverse, and DX businesses exceeded internal forecasts, the overall bottom line was pulled down by an ¥0.8 billion operating loss in the Investment Business and a ¥1.4 billion foreign exchange loss resulting from yen appreciation. The Game and Anime segment remains a long-term investment focus, seeing success with the Chinese launch of Heaven Burns Red despite seasonal weakness and high development costs for the pipeline. The Metaverse segment showed resilience, with the VTuber business growing sales by 71% year-over-year and the platform business benefiting from new livestreaming features. The DX Business maintained steady profit levels while investing in a new social DX product slated for release in the third quarter. Conversely, the Investment Business suffered from a lack of dividend distributions and ¥0.6 billion in valuation losses and write-downs, particularly from crypto assets and funds nearing their settlement periods. Geographically, the results cover GREE’s global operations, including domestic Japanese services and overseas expansions in China and the US. Management maintains a positive outlook for the remainder of FY2025, projecting a recovery in the second quarter driven by anniversary events in mainstay game titles. The long-term strategy focuses on achieving a 120–140% CAGR in the Metaverse and DX segments, with the VTuber business expected to reach profitability by FY2026. Despite recent volatility, the company emphasizes that its investment portfolio retains high unrealized value and continues to outperform industry benchmarks.

GREENov 2024

Summary of Financial Results for Third Quarter of Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2024

KLab Inc. experienced significant financial contraction during the first nine months of fiscal year 2024, reporting a 27.5% year-over-year revenue decline to 6.06 billion yen. This downturn resulted in an operating loss of 1.11 billion yen and a net loss of 1.76 billion yen, driven primarily by a reduced title portfolio and rising software-in-progress costs. While core titles such as BLEACH Brave Souls and the new release Haikyu!! Fly High maintained steady performance, the overall fiscal health was strained by three consecutive years of operating deficits and a shift to negative retained earnings. The company’s strategic focus remains centered on its Game Business, which generated a segment profit of 709.7 million yen despite the broader corporate losses. To stabilize its capital position, the firm issued new stock acquisition rights and bonds, contributing to a 723 million yen increase in capital stock and surplus. Management has prioritized liquidity through the sale of investment securities and the pursuit of institutional funding, while simultaneously pivoting the development pipeline toward hybrid casual games to diversify revenue streams. Despite current volatility and the withholding of a full-year forecast due to uncertainty surrounding the global launch of EA SPORTS FC™ TACTICAL, leadership maintains confidence in the organization's status as a going concern. This outlook is supported by a robust pipeline of major intellectual property titles and aggressive cost-reduction measures. While intangible assets have grown to 6.65 billion yen due to ongoing development projects, the company’s ability to achieve a turnaround remains contingent on the successful execution of its upcoming global releases and the stabilization of its cash flow through these new strategic initiatives.

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KLabNov 2024

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Consolidated Financial Highlights: Six Months Ended September 30, 2024

Nintendo’s consolidated financial results for the first half of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025, reveal a significant year-on-year contraction in performance across all major financial metrics. Net sales fell by 34.3% to 523.2 billion yen, while operating profit declined by 56.6% to 121.5 billion yen. Profit attributable to owners of the parent saw a 59.9% decrease, totaling 108.6 billion yen. These results reflect a challenging comparison to the previous year, which benefited from the high-profile release of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and the global success of The Super Mario Bros. Movie. The downturn is primarily driven by declining hardware and software volumes as the Nintendo Switch enters its eighth year. Hardware sales reached 4.72 million units, a 31% decrease, while software sales fell 27.6% to 70.28 million units. Despite the overall decline, the platform maintained engagement with nine million-seller titles during the period, led by The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom and Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door. Digital sales also saw a 26.5% reduction, and mobile/IP-related revenue dropped 43.3% due to the absence of movie-related income that bolstered the prior year’s figures. Geographically, the business remains heavily export-oriented, with international sales accounting for 74.7% of total revenue. The financial position remains stable with a capital adequacy ratio of 82.6%, though total assets decreased slightly to 3.07 trillion yen. In response to first-half performance falling below initial expectations, full-year forecasts have been revised downward. The updated outlook projects annual net sales of 1.28 trillion yen and an operating profit of 360 billion yen, representing year-on-year decreases of 23.4% and 31.9%, respectively. Management intends to mitigate these trends by focusing on upcoming software releases and maintaining the "multiple systems per household" strategy.

NintendoNov 2024

FY2025 First Quarter Financial Results

The first quarter of FY2025 reflects a transitional period characterized by a strategic shift toward recurring revenue models and significant investments in future growth. Net sales reached ¥12.9 billion, though the period saw a slight operating loss of ¥0.1 billion. This performance was primarily influenced by valuation losses within the investment business and increased promotional spending. While the game and anime segment faced short-term headwinds due to the natural decline of existing live-service titles, the metaverse and digital transformation segments demonstrated resilient growth, exceeding internal expectations and providing a counterbalance to volatility in other areas. The game and anime business remains the primary revenue driver despite a 27% year-over-year sales decline in the first quarter. Management anticipates a recovery in the second quarter fueled by major anniversary events and the successful international expansion of key titles like Heaven Burns Red. Looking ahead, the pipeline includes four new titles slated for FY2026 and beyond, including a first-party console IP. Simultaneously, the metaverse segment is emerging as a high-growth pillar, with the VTuber business reporting a 71% year-over-year increase in sales. Although aggressive investment in talent and platform features will temporarily suppress quarterly profits, the segment is positioned for a significant profit contribution by FY2027. Financial stability remains a core strength, supported by total assets of ¥120.7 billion and a net cash position of ¥22.8 billion. Although the full-year forecast for FY2025 has been revised downward to ¥58.0 billion in sales and ¥4.2 billion in operating profit, the long-term outlook remains ambitious. The company is targeting a 41% profit compound annual growth rate through FY2027. This trajectory is predicated on completing the transition to recurring-earnings models in the digital transformation business and leveraging a staggered return phase from a robust investment portfolio that currently maintains ¥81.1 billion in assets under management.

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GREENov 2024

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FY2024 Presentation Material

CyberAgent achieved record consolidated sales of 802.9 billion yen in fiscal year 2024, representing an 11.5% year-over-year increase, while operating profit surged 70.4% to 41.8 billion yen. This performance marks a significant recovery for the Game business, which returned to growth for the first time in three years, and a narrowing of losses within the Media segment. The company’s strategic focus on operational efficiency through proprietary generative AI models and the expansion of its intellectual property portfolio drove these results. Projections for fiscal year 2025 suggest continued momentum, with a forecasted 29.3% increase in net income and a planned dividend hike to 17 yen. The Game business remains a primary profit driver, generating 195.9 billion yen in annual sales and a 34.6% increase in operating profit. Success was largely attributed to the sustained popularity of the Umamusume: Pretty Derby franchise and the launch of five new titles. Simultaneously, the Media segment, anchored by ABEMA, reached a record 30.29 million weekly active users and grew sales by 22.4%. To enhance monetization, the segment is transitioning to a tiered pricing model for ABEMA Premium and leveraging group-wide synergies to develop original IPs across anime, film, and gaming. The Internet Advertisement segment improved margins by integrating AI into its operations, contributing to the overall stability of the group. While fourth-quarter operating income saw a more modest 5.7% increase due to ongoing investments in social infrastructure and long-term profitability, the broader outlook remains positive. Future growth is expected to be supported by a robust pipeline of upcoming titles, including Chiikawa Pocket, and the continued evolution of the company’s media ecosystem into a sustainable, diversified entertainment platform.

CyberAgentOct 2024

Consolidated Financial Results for the Six Months Ended September 30, 2024

Koei Tecmo Holdings Co., Ltd. reported its consolidated financial results for the first half of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025, covering the period from April 1, 2024, to September 30, 2024. The data reflects a period of contraction across several key performance indicators compared to the previous year. Net sales decreased by 11.4% to ¥35.19 billion, while operating profit saw a significant decline of 23.1%, falling to ¥10.65 billion. Profit attributable to owners of the parent also decreased by 4.9% to ¥15.97 billion. The financial position remains stable with total assets valued at ¥241.58 billion and a capital adequacy ratio of 70.7%. Despite the downturn in operating profit, ordinary profit was bolstered by substantial non-operating income, including ¥9.94 billion in interest income and ¥3.27 billion in gains on the redemption of securities. However, comprehensive income fell sharply by 44.2% to ¥13.02 billion, primarily driven by a ¥2.68 billion loss in the valuation difference on available-for-sale securities. Looking ahead to the full fiscal year ending March 31, 2025, the company maintains a forecast of ¥90 billion in net sales and ¥30 billion in operating profit, representing modest year-on-year growth of 6.4% and 5.3%, respectively. Conversely, ordinary profit and net profit are expected to decline by double digits for the full year. The company plans an annual dividend of ¥48.00 per share. These results were prepared under Japanese GAAP and represent the consolidated performance of the Japanese-based gaming and entertainment entity.

Koei TecmoOct 2024

Financial Results for the First Half of the Fiscal Year Ending March 2025

Koei Tecmo experienced a transitional first half for the fiscal year ending March 2025, characterized by an 11.4% decline in sales to 35,197 million yen and a 23.1% drop in operating profit. This downturn resulted from a sparse release schedule compared to the previous year, though the impact was mitigated by robust back-catalog performance and disciplined cost management regarding advertising and outsourcing. Despite these short-term headwinds, the organization exceeded initial profit forecasts and remains on track to meet full-year targets, anticipating a significant recovery driven by a dense schedule of major releases in the second half of the fiscal year. The long-term strategic objective is to secure a position among the top ten global gaming companies by maintaining a 30% operating profit margin and achieving an operating income target of 40 billion yen. This growth plan centers on the development of AAA-class titles, with a specific focus on establishing new intellectual properties capable of selling five million units. To facilitate this, a dedicated AAA Studio has been established alongside seven distinct development departments. These teams utilize the proprietary Katana Engine to enhance graphical fidelity and production efficiency through integrated AI and automation, ensuring a steady pipeline of self-published hits across console, PC, and mobile platforms. Global expansion remains a primary focus, with strengthened publishing infrastructures in North America, Europe, and China, alongside targeted entry into emerging markets in Southeast Asia and India. While domestic Japanese revenue is expected to soften, international growth is projected to drive a 6.4% increase in annual sales to 90 billion yen. To sustain this momentum, the organization is aggressively investing in human capital, planning to hire over 200 employees in the current fiscal year while implementing industry-leading salary increases and expanding corporate infrastructure. This multi-layered revenue strategy balances high-margin IP licensing with large-scale global development to ensure long-term financial stability and shareholder returns.

Koei TecmoOct 2024

FY2024 Consolidated Financial Results (Japanese GAAP): Japan

CyberAgent achieved significant financial expansion during the 2024 fiscal year, characterized by an 11.5% increase in consolidated net sales to ¥802,996 million and a dramatic 204.7% surge in net income. This performance was primarily driven by the robust recovery of the Game Business, which saw operating income rise by 34.6%, and a strategic narrowing of losses within the Media Business. The "ABEMA" platform moved closer to profitability, reducing its annual losses from ¥11.5 billion to ¥1.9 billion. These results supported a strengthened cash position, with operating cash flow reaching ¥53,231 million and total equity rising to ¥254,235 million. The geographic scope of these operations remains heavily concentrated in Japan, where over 90% of sales and assets are located. While the Game Business remains a primary revenue driver with ¥195,648 million in sales, it also faced challenges, including a rise in impairment losses to ¥5,102 million. Despite these specific write-downs, overall corporate profitability improved substantially, as evidenced by basic earnings per share rising from ¥10.53 to ¥32.09. The company also increased its annual dividend to ¥16 per share, reflecting confidence in its liquidity and long-term asset growth, including a doubling of its goodwill balance. Projections for the 2025 fiscal year indicate a continued upward trajectory, with forecasted sales of ¥820 billion and a 29.3% increase in net income. This growth strategy relies on the Media Business achieving full profitability and the Internet Advertising segment maintaining its steady expansion. The Game Business intends to sustain its current momentum through a combination of new title launches and lifecycle extensions for existing high-performing games. Based on these targets, the year-end dividend is expected to rise further to ¥17 per share, signaling a transition from heavy infrastructure investment toward a phase of sustained earnings growth.