Growth investment and a return to profitability in the live streaming business
First written in FY2021-Q1. 11 of 22 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2021-Q2. Latest entry: 2026-08-05.
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- 2026-08-05AdvancedEarnings
「Pococha in Japan continued to perform steadily, while IRIAM in Japan achieved quarterly profitability for the first time, resulting in an almost unchanged year-on-year result.」
The live-streaming business recorded the specific progress of IRIAM achieving profitability for the quarter. - FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「Revenue from the live-streaming business was ¥39,790 million, down 1.9% from the previous consolidated fiscal year, and segment profit was ¥3,984 million, compared with a loss of ¥201 million in the previous consolidated fiscal year. Marketing activities including TV commercials were conducted for Pococha in Japan in the first half of the fiscal year ending March 2025, but from the second half onward we have operated the business with greater priority on improving profitability. IRIAM continued to perform steadily.」
After shifting to operations focused on profitability, the live-streaming business turned from a loss of ¥201 million in the previous year to profit of ¥3,984 million. IRIAM also continued to perform steadily. - 2026-05-12AdvancedRevision of earnings forecasts
「In Japan, Pococha conducted marketing activities such as TV commercials in the first half of the fiscal year ended March 2025, but from the second half onward we have operated the business with greater priority placed on improving profitability.」
The live-streaming business turned from a loss in the prior year to a profit in the current year, while Pococha continued to prioritize improving profitability over marketing investment. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「Revenue from the live-streaming business was ¥20,269 million, down 1.8% year on year, and segment profit was ¥2,265 million, compared with a loss of ¥797 million in the same period of the previous year. Marketing activities including TV commercials were conducted for Pococha in Japan in the first half of the fiscal year ending March 2025, but from the second half onward we have operated the business with greater priority on improving profitability. IRIAM continued to grow.」
The live-streaming business turned from a loss of ¥797 million in the same period of the previous year to profit of ¥2,265 million. Following marketing investment, Pococha shifted to operations prioritizing improved profitability, while IRIAM continued to grow. - FY2025WorsenedAnnual report
「Revenue from the live-streaming business was ¥40,562 million, down 4.7% from the previous consolidated fiscal year, and segment loss was ¥201 million, compared with profit of ¥339 million in the previous consolidated fiscal year. Marketing activities including TV commercials were conducted for Pococha in Japan in the first half of the fiscal year ending March 2025, while in the second half we operated the business with greater focus on securing profitability.」
The live-streaming business turned from full-year profit in the previous year to a 4.7% revenue decline and segment loss of ¥201 million. In the second half, operations shifted toward prioritizing profitability. - FY2025-H1WorsenedAnnual report
「Revenue from the live-streaming business was ¥20,639 million, down 5.5% year on year, and segment loss was ¥797 million, compared with a loss of ¥89 million in the same period of the previous year. During the current interim consolidated fiscal period, marketing activities including TV commercials were conducted for Pococha in Japan. IRIAM continued to grow.」
The live-streaming business conducted marketing activities including TV commercials for Pococha, while IRIAM grew. Revenue declined 5.5%, and segment loss widened from ¥89 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥797 million. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「Revenue from the live-streaming business was ¥42,579 million, up 6.2% from the previous consolidated fiscal year, and segment profit was ¥339 million, compared with a loss of ¥572 million in the previous consolidated fiscal year. During the current consolidated fiscal year, growth continued, centered on Pococha and IRIAM in Japan. For Pococha overseas, we reviewed appropriate operations by region and proceeded with investment optimization.」
The live-streaming business posted 6.2% revenue growth and turned from a segment loss in the previous year to full-year profit of ¥339 million. Growth in Pococha and IRIAM in Japan, as well as region-specific operations and investment optimization for Pococha overseas, was also noted. - FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Revenue from the live-streaming business was ¥32,600 million, up 9.3% year on year, and segment profit was ¥369 million, compared with a loss of ¥487 million in the same period of the previous year. During the first nine months of the current consolidated fiscal year, growth continued, centered on Pococha and IRIAM in Japan. For Pococha overseas, we reviewed appropriate operations by region while optimizing investment.」
The live-streaming business maintained revenue growth and turned from a loss of ¥487 million in the same period of the previous year to segment profit of ¥369 million. Growth in Pococha and IRIAM in Japan, as well as region-specific operations and investment optimization for Pococha overseas, also progressed. - FY2024-Q2Revenue growth continued and the loss narrowedAnnual report
「Revenue from the live-streaming business was ¥21,844 million, up 11.5% year on year, and segment loss was ¥89 million, compared with a loss of ¥358 million in the same period of the previous year. During the first six months of the current consolidated fiscal year, growth continued, centered on Pococha and IRIAM in Japan. For Pococha overseas, we reviewed appropriate operations by region while optimizing investment.」
The live-streaming business maintained revenue growth, and segment loss narrowed from ¥358 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥89 million. In addition to growth in Pococha and IRIAM in Japan, operations by region and investment optimization for Pococha overseas are under way. - FY2024-Q1Revenue Growth and Reduced LossesAnnual report
「Revenue from the live-streaming business was ¥10,809 million, up 12.1% year on year, and segment loss was ¥182 million, compared with a loss of ¥188 million in the same period of the previous year. During the first quarter of the current consolidated cumulative period, Pococha in Japan continued to perform steadily. Usage trends for the global version of Pococha and IRIAM, which allows users to enjoy live streaming through a character avatar, also remained favorable. We made growth investments in these areas while maintaining appropriate control.」
The live-streaming business maintained revenue growth, and segment loss narrowed from ¥188 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥182 million. Growth investment continued in Pococha, IRIAM and the global version. - FY2023WorsenedAnnual report
「Revenue from the live-streaming business was ¥40,106 million, up 15.7% from the previous consolidated fiscal year, and segment loss was ¥572 million, compared with profit of ¥3,484 million in the previous consolidated fiscal year.」
The live-streaming business maintained revenue growth but turned from profit in the previous year to a full-year loss of ¥572 million. Growth investment continued in Pococha, IRIAM and the global version. - FY2023-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「Revenue from the live-streaming business was ¥29,823 million, up 16.1% year on year, and segment loss was ¥487 million, compared with profit of ¥3,472 million in the same period of the previous year. During the first nine months of the current consolidated fiscal year, Pococha in Japan continued to perform steadily. In the live-streaming business, including the global version of Pococha and IRIAM, which allows users to enjoy live streaming through a character avatar, we made growth investments while maintaining appropriate control.」
The live-streaming business maintained revenue growth but turned from profit in the same period of the previous year to a loss, resulting in cumulative segment loss of ¥487 million. Growth investment continued in Pococha, IRIAM and other areas. - FY2023-Q2Revenue growth continued, but the loss widenedAnnual report
「Revenue from the live-streaming business was ¥19,590 million, up 17.0% year on year, and segment loss was ¥358 million, compared with profit of ¥2,888 million in the same period of the previous year. During the first six months of the current consolidated fiscal year, Pococha in Japan continued to perform steadily. Usage trends for the global version of Pococha and IRIAM, which allows users to enjoy live streaming through a character avatar, also remained favorable, and we actively invested for growth in these areas.」
The live-streaming business posted 17.0% revenue growth, supported by favorable usage trends for Pococha, IRIAM and other services, but turned from profit of ¥2,888 million in the same period of the previous year to a segment loss of ¥358 million. Growth investment continued. - FY2023-Q1Revenue growth but a shift to a segment lossAnnual report
「Revenue from the live-streaming business was ¥9,647 million, up 21.4% year on year, and segment loss was ¥188 million, compared with profit of ¥1,640 million in the same period of the previous year. During the first quarter of the current consolidated cumulative period, Pococha in Japan continued to perform steadily. Usage trends for the global version of Pococha and IRIAM, which allows users to enjoy live streaming through a character avatar, also remained favorable, and we actively invested for growth in these areas.」
The live-streaming business posted 21.4% revenue growth, supported by favorable usage trends for Pococha and IRIAM, but turned from profit in the same period of the previous year to a segment loss of ¥188 million. - FY2022Full-year revenue growth, with a widening decline in profitAnnual report
「Revenue from the live-streaming business was ¥34,664 million, up 43.2% from the previous consolidated fiscal year, and segment profit was ¥3,484 million, down 32.9%.」
The live-streaming business maintained full-year revenue growth, while segment profit declined 32.9% year on year, with the decline in profit widening from the cumulative quarterly results. - FY2022-Q3Higher sales but lower profitAnnual report
「Revenue from the live-streaming business was ¥25,689 million, up 46.8% year on year, and segment profit was ¥3,472 million, down 9.4%. During the first nine months of the current consolidated fiscal year, Pococha in Japan continued to perform steadily. We also made progress in pursuing new genres, including IRIAM, with a view to market growth and development accompanied by greater genre diversity, as well as in developing a global version of Pococha. We actively invested for growth to capture market growth opportunities in each area.」
The live-streaming business posted 46.8% revenue growth, while segment profit declined 9.4%. Growth investment continued in Pococha in Japan, new genres, and the global version. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Revenue from the live-streaming business was ¥16,748 million, up 45.5% year on year, and segment profit was ¥2,888 million, up 20.6%. During the first six months of the current consolidated fiscal year, Pococha in Japan performed well. We are focusing on ① further growing and strengthening Pococha in Japan, ② pursuing new genres with a view to market growth and development accompanied by greater genre diversity, and ③ developing a global version of Pococha. We are also making active growth investments to capture market growth opportunities.」
The live-streaming business posted 45.5% revenue growth and 20.6% profit growth. Investment continued to focus on growing and strengthening Pococha in Japan, pursuing new genres, and developing a global version. - FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Revenue from the live-streaming business was ¥7,945 million, up 38.4% year on year, and segment profit was ¥1,640 million, up 114.0%. During the first quarter of the current consolidated cumulative period, Pococha in Japan performed well. In the live-streaming business, we are focusing on ① further growing and strengthening Pococha in Japan, ② pursuing new genres with a view to market growth and development accompanied by greater genre diversity, and ③ developing a global version of Pococha. We are also making active growth investments to capture market growth opportunities.」
Revenue and profit increased, led by Pococha, and the specific directions for growth investment were identified as further growth and strengthening in Japan, pursuing new genres, and developing a global version. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「Revenue from the live-streaming business was ¥24,211 million, up 164.9% from the previous consolidated fiscal year, and segment profit was ¥5,191 million, compared with a loss of ¥1,356 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The live-streaming business, which continued to receive active growth investment, posted full-year revenue growth of 164.9% and turned from a loss in the previous year to segment profit of ¥5,191 million. - FY2021-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Revenue from the live-streaming business was ¥17,499 million, up 174.1% year on year, and segment profit was ¥3,833 million, compared with a loss of ¥1,177 million in the same period of the previous year. We had actively invested for growth in the live-streaming field since before the previous consolidated fiscal year, and the business performed well, led by Pococha.」
While continuing to make active growth investments, the live-streaming business posted 174.1% revenue growth and turned from a loss in the same period of the previous year to profit of ¥3,833 million. - FY2021-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Revenue from the live-streaming business was ¥11,508 million, up 202.5% year on year, and segment profit was ¥2,395 million, compared with a loss of ¥724 million in the same period of the previous year. We had actively invested for growth in the live-streaming field since before the previous consolidated fiscal year, and the business performed well, led by Pococha.」
While continuing to make active growth investments, the live-streaming business posted 202.5% year-on-year revenue growth, led by Pococha, and turned from a loss in the same period of the previous year to segment profit of ¥2,395 million. - FY2021-Q1First statedAnnual report
「Revenue from the live-streaming business was ¥5,742 million, up 227.8% year on year, and segment profit was ¥766 million, compared with a loss of ¥312 million in the same period of the previous year. The business includes services such as Pococha and SHOWROOM. We have actively invested for growth since before the previous consolidated fiscal year.」
The live-streaming business, which includes Pococha and SHOWROOM, continued to receive growth investment, recording 227.8% year-on-year revenue growth and segment profit of ¥766 million, compared with a loss in the same period of the previous year. This was the first time these results were recorded.