Announced details
Merchandise sales business, IP collaborations, pop-up stores, lotteries, and candy toys
Production I.G, Inc. is our consolidated subsidiary. I.G. is responsible for animation production for both works.
Pop-up stores to be held on a touring basis in 5 cities nationwide
This is included in the consolidated earnings forecast for the fiscal year ending May 2027, and the impact on consolidated earnings is currently expected to be minor. Over the medium to long term, we believe it will contribute to strengthening the earnings base.
The company does not address Contract Value / Offering price.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Names of Products / Services Covered | Rilakkuma × Haikyu!!, Pop-up store, Collaboration lottery, Card-included soft cookies |
| Relationship with the Company | Production I.G, Inc. is our consolidated subsidiary. I.G. is responsible for animation production for both works. |
| Contract Date | 24 September 2026 (date the initiative was decided) |
| Launch date | Pop-up store: from 20 November 2026 (planned), Collaboration lottery: from 23 January 2027 (planned), Card-included soft cookies: from January 2027 (planned) |
| Applicable area | Merchandise sales business, IP collaborations, pop-up stores, lotteries, and candy toys |
| Location scale | Pop-up stores to be held on a touring basis in 5 cities nationwide |
| Impact on Business Performance | This is included in the consolidated earnings forecast for the fiscal year ending May 2027, and the impact on consolidated earnings is currently expected to be minor. Over the medium to long term, we believe it will contribute to strengthening the earnings base. |
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The reasons the company gives
The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.I.G. handled animation production for both works, and the initiative is intended to create new product value by leveraging its strengths as an animation studio. It is also intended to strengthen the earnings base of the merchandise sales business and maximize IP value.