Japan
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Consolidated Results Supplementary Information: Q2 of FYE March 2026
Akatsuki Inc. reported consolidated financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year ending March 2026, noting a 9 % decline in sales to ¥7,602 million and a 21 % drop in cumulative year‑to‑date sales of ¥9,915 million versus the prior year. The Games & Comics segment led the decline with a 10 % YoY fall to ¥7,248 million, while Entertainment & Lifestyle grew 36 % to ¥350 million, and the Others segment contracted sharply by 94 %. Operating profit fell 9 % to ¥3,422 million, largely due to weaker performance in the core Games & Comics unit; however, net income rose 80 % to ¥3,020 million, driven by gains from investee exits and reduced valuation losses on investment securities. Adjusted EBITDA increased modestly by 4 % to ¥4,015 million, reflecting a recovery in operating profitability after the release of new titles. Key drivers include the launch of “Kaiju No. 8 The Game” on 31 August 2025, which generated over ¥2 billion in first‑month sales with a 40 % overseas share, partially offsetting declines from legacy titles. Two M&A transactions in Q2 added PAPABUBBLE and WOWs to the consolidated segment from Q3, while Natee and AI Talent Force will join the AI/DX Solutions segment. The company’s balance sheet shows a net asset base of ¥42,995 million and cash equivalents of ¥33,272 million, with current liabilities at ¥6,954 million. Methodologically, the report aggregates data from all operating subsidiaries, restating prior figures to align with revised definitions effective Q2 FY3/26. The analysis covers Japan and international markets, focusing on the Games & Comics, Entertainment & Lifestyle, and AI/DX Solutions segments over a two‑quarter period.
Akatsuki
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Consolidated Results Supplementary Information: Q1 FYE March 2026
Akatsuki Inc. reported a sharp decline in consolidated sales and operating results for Q1 of the fiscal year ending March 2026, with total group sales falling 44% YoY to ¥2,313 million. The Games segment suffered the largest hit, dropping 52% to ¥1,782 million and recording an operating loss of ¥1,643 million, largely due to a post‑Q4 portfolio review withdrawal and the absence of high‑profile releases. R&D spending for the Games business fell from the previous year as development on “TRIBE NINE” concluded, but costs for the upcoming title “Kaiju No. 8 The Game” increased personnel and outsourcing expenses. In contrast, the Comics division saw a modest 18% sales decline to ¥226 million but improved profitability, with operating profit rising from a loss of ¥2 million to ¥20 million. The division’s focus on original works and continued service provision to the overseas platform MANGA MIRAI contributed to this turnaround. The IP Solutions unit experienced explosive growth, with sales up 167% to ¥298 million and operating profit soaring 2,592% to ¥122 million, driven by the successful online lottery “Slash Gift” and the inclusion of CRAYON, Inc. in consolidation. Other income sources shifted, with gains on investment securities decreasing by ¥107 million to ¥580 million. Net income swung from a loss of ¥271 million in FY3/25 to a larger loss of ¥1,167 million in FY3/26, reflecting the combined impact of segment downturns and higher operating losses. Adjusted EBITDA also deteriorated from ¥153 million to a loss of ¥416 million. The financial data cover the Japanese market, covering all core segments—Games, Comics, IP Solutions, and ancillary services—from Q1 FY3/24 through Q1 FY3/26. The analysis relies on consolidated financial statements, trend tables, and explanatory notes detailing segment performance, expense composition, and investment activity.
Akatsuki
