Expanding the Licensing Business Through Joint Production, Merchandising and Information Services
First written in FY2016. 28 of 34 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q1. Latest entry: 2026-10-15.
13 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「The three production committees in which we newly invested, namely Candy Caries, The Haru of Shunka Shuto Daisosha and Rilakkuma, are included within the scope of application of the equity method.」
The Company expanded the targets of co-production and content investment by newly investing in 3 production committees and adding them to the scope of equity-method accounting. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「Based on a resolution adopted at a Board of Directors meeting held on 17 June 2025, the Company entered into a capital and business alliance agreement with Sanrio Company,Ltd. and disposed of 929,100 treasury shares through a third-party allotment to Sanrio Company,Ltd.」
The Company disclosed that, as part of its capital and business alliance with Sanrio Company,Ltd., it had completed the disposal of 929,100 treasury shares through a third-party allotment. Efforts to develop concrete joint business opportunities, including the adaptation and merchandising of character IP, are progressing. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「Following the opening of the “I.G & WIT Anime Studio Store” in Shanghai, China, sales of merchandise featuring characters from popular titles remained strong. ① Adaptation of character IP owned by Sanrio Company,Ltd. for film and video, and creator development through these adaptations ② Joint creation of business opportunities featuring characters from productions made by the Group ③ Joint creation, development, acquisition and cultivation of new IP」
The opening of a jointly operated store in Shanghai, China, turned merchandise sales into a concrete business opportunity. In addition, through the capital and business alliance with Sanrio Company,Ltd. in June 2025, initiatives have expanded to include adapting character IP for film and video, jointly creating merchandise and business opportunities, and jointly creating new IP. - FY2025-H13 companies excluded from the equity-method scopeAnnual report
「From the current interim consolidated accounting period, the 3 production committees for “The Ancient Magus’ Bride OAD (The Boy from the West and the Knight of the Blue Storm),” “Legend of the Galactic Heroes 2,” and “Fafner in the Azure: BEHIND THE LINE” have been excluded from the scope of equity-method accounting because, based on their interim net income or loss attributable to the Company’s share and retained earnings attributable to the Company’s share, among other factors, their impact on the interim consolidated financial statements would be immaterial even if they were excluded from the equity method, and they were not material as a whole.」
The 3 production committees were excluded from the scope of equity-method accounting because they were not material, thereby reorganising the accounting scope of co-production and content investment. - FY2024-Q24 companies excluded from the equity-method scopeAnnual report
「From the first quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year, the 4 production committees for “Fafner in the Azure: THE BEYOND,” “Cinema Lab,” “BUBBLE,” and “The Sound of the Waves Reaches the Sea” have been excluded from the scope of equity-method accounting because, based on their quarterly net income or loss attributable to the Company’s share and retained earnings attributable to the Company’s share, among other factors, their impact on the consolidated financial statements would be immaterial even if they were excluded from the equity method, and they were not material as a whole.」
The 4 production committees were excluded from the scope of equity-method accounting because they were not material, thereby reorganising the accounting scope of co-production and content investment. - FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In addition, from the third quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year, the newly funded “Fafner in the Azure: BEHIND THE LINE” Production Committee has been included in the scope of equity-method accounting.」
The newly funded “Fafner in the Azure: BEHIND THE LINE” Production Committee was added to the scope of equity-method accounting, expanding the targets of co-production and content investment. - FY2023-Q1Consolidation and equity-method scope of production committees reorganizedAnnual report
「From the first quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year, the “Great Pretenders” Production Committee was excluded from the scope of consolidation because its significance had declined. From the first quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year, the “Vivy -Fluorite Eye’s Song-” Production Committee was excluded from the scope of equity-method accounting because, based on its quarterly net income or loss attributable to the Company’s share and retained earnings attributable to the Company’s share, among other factors, its impact on the consolidated financial statements would be immaterial even if it were excluded from the equity method, and it was not material as a whole.」
The “Great Pretenders” Production Committee was excluded from the scope of consolidation, and the “Vivy -Fluorite Eye’s Song-” Production Committee was excluded from the scope of equity-method accounting, in each case because of declining significance, thereby reorganising the accounting scope of production committee investments. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In addition, from the second quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year, the newly funded “The Ancient Magus’ Bride OAD” Production Committee has been included in the scope of equity-method accounting.」
The newly funded “The Ancient Magus’ Bride OAD” Production Committee was added to the scope of equity-method accounting, expanding the targets of co-production and content investment. - FY2022-Q1Consolidation and equity-method scope of production committees reorganizedAnnual report
「From the first quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year, the “CYBORG 009 CALL OF JUSTICE” Production Committee was excluded from the scope of consolidation because its significance had declined. From the first quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year, the “Vinland Saga” Production Committee was excluded from the scope of equity-method accounting because, based on its quarterly net income or loss attributable to the Company’s share and retained earnings attributable to the Company’s share, among other factors, its impact on the consolidated financial statements would be immaterial even if it were excluded from the equity method, and it was not material as a whole.」
The “CYBORG 009 CALL OF JUSTICE” Production Committee was excluded from the scope of consolidation, and the “Vinland Saga” Production Committee was excluded from the scope of equity-method accounting, in each case because of declining significance, thereby reorganising the accounting scope of production committee investments. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「The 3 production committees for “Legend of the Galactic Heroes,” “Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress: The Battle of Unato,” and “Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045,” which were subject to equity-method accounting in the previous consolidated fiscal year, have been excluded from the scope of equity-method accounting because, based on their net income or loss attributable to the Company’s share and retained earnings attributable to the Company’s share, among other factors, their impact on the consolidated financial statements would be immaterial even if they were excluded from the equity method, and they were not material as a whole. In addition, the 2 newly funded production committees for “Cinema Lab” and “Vivy -Fluorite Eye’s Song-” have been included in the scope of equity-method accounting because they have become more significant.」
While excluding 3 production committees from the scope of equity-method accounting, the Company added 2 newly funded production committees, reorganising and expanding the targets of co-production and content investment. - FY2021-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In addition, from the second quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year, the newly funded “Cinema Lab” Production Committee has been included in the scope of equity-method accounting.」
The newly funded “Cinema Lab” Production Committee was added to the scope of equity-method accounting, expanding the targets of co-production and content investment. - FY2021-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「From the first quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year, the “The Ancient Magus’ Bride” Production Committee was excluded from the scope of consolidation because its significance had declined. In addition, the newly funded “Great Pretenders” Production Committee was included in the scope of consolidation. From the first quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year, the 3 production committees for “Legend of the Galactic Heroes,” “Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress: The Battle of Unato,” and “Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045” have been excluded from the scope of equity-method accounting because, based on their quarterly net income or loss attributable to the Company’s share and retained earnings attributable to the Company’s share, among other factors, their impact on the consolidated financial statements would be immaterial even if they were excluded from the equity method, and they were not material as a whole.」
The newly funded “Great Pretenders” Production Committee was made a consolidated subsidiary, while the “The Ancient Magus’ Bride” Production Committee was excluded from the scope of consolidation and 3 production committees were excluded from the scope of equity-method accounting. The Company is adding targets of co-production and content investment while reorganising its investment portfolio based on materiality. - FY2020-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In addition, from the third quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year, the newly funded “Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045” Production Committee has been included in the scope of equity-method accounting.」
The newly funded “Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045” Production Committee was added to the scope of equity-method accounting, expanding the targets of co-production and content investment. - FY2020-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「From the first quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year, the 4 production committees for “The Black Prince,” “Amanchu!～Advance～,” “Tokimeki Restaurant☆☆☆,” and “The Long Season of April Dreams” have been excluded from the scope of equity-method accounting because, based on their quarterly net income or loss attributable to the Company’s share and retained earnings attributable to the Company’s share, among other factors, their impact on the consolidated financial statements would be immaterial even if they were excluded from the equity method, and they were not material as a whole. In addition, the Production Committee for the newly funded “Vinland Saga” has been included in the scope of equity-method accounting.」
While excluding 4 production committees from the scope of equity-method accounting, the Company newly invested in the “Vinland Saga” Production Committee and added it to the scope of equity-method accounting. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「The 5 production committees for “Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress,” “Amanchu!,” “Kuroko’s Basketball: Winter Cup Compilation,” “Yoshitsune Senbonzakura,” and “Brave Witches VR,” which were subject to equity-method accounting in the previous consolidated fiscal year, have been excluded from the scope of equity-method accounting because, based on their net income or loss attributable to the Company’s share and retained earnings attributable to the Company’s share, among other factors, their impact on the consolidated financial statements would be immaterial even if they were excluded from the equity method, and they were not material as a whole. In addition, 2 newly funded production committees have been included in the scope of equity-method accounting.」
The scope of co-production and content investment was reorganised by excluding 5 companies from the scope of equity-method accounting and adding 2 newly funded production committees. - FY2019-Q1Equity-method investees reorganized (5 companies excluded)Annual report
「From the first quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year, the 5 production committees for “Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress,” “Amanchu!,” “Kuroko’s Basketball: Winter Cup Compilation,” “Yoshitsune Senbonzakura,” and “Brave Witches VR” have been excluded from the scope of equity-method accounting because, based on their quarterly net income or loss attributable to the Company’s share and retained earnings attributable to the Company’s share, among other factors, their impact on the consolidated financial statements would be immaterial even if they were excluded from the equity method, and they were not material as a whole.」
The 5 production committees were excluded from the scope of equity-method accounting because their impact on the consolidated financial statements was immaterial and they were not material overall. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「The 3 production committees, “Fafner in the Azure EXODUS,” “The God of Mitsuami,” and “Relic,” which were unconsolidated subsidiaries and associates accounted for under the equity method in the previous consolidated fiscal year, have been excluded from the scope of equity-method accounting. In addition, 6 newly funded production committees have been included in the scope of equity-method accounting.」
The 6 newly funded production committees were added to the scope of equity-method accounting, expanding the targets of co-production and content investment. - FY2018-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In addition, from the third quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year, the “Tokimeki Restaurant☆☆☆” Production Committee, in which the Company newly invested, has been included in the scope of equity-method accounting.」
The newly funded “Tokimeki Restaurant☆☆☆” Production Committee was added to the scope of equity-method accounting, expanding the targets of co-production and content investment. Meanwhile, 3 production committees whose significance had declined were excluded from the scope of equity-method accounting. - FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In addition, from the second quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year, the “The Black Prince” Production Committee has been included in the scope of equity-method accounting because it has become more significant.」
The “The Black Prince” Production Committee, the target of co-production and content investment, became more significant and was brought within the scope of equity-method accounting. - FY2018-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In addition, the “Brave Witches VR” Production Committee has been included in the scope of equity-method accounting because it has become more significant.」
The “Brave Witches VR” Production Committee, the target of co-production and content investment, became more significant and was brought within the scope of equity-method accounting. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「Of the above committees, the CYBORG009 CALL OF JUSTICE Production Committee and The Ancient Magus' Bride Production Committee were newly established during the current consolidated fiscal year and have therefore been included in the scope of consolidation.」
The company moved beyond the establishment policy and resolutions of previous fiscal years, actually establishing the CYBORG009 CALL OF JUSTICE and The Ancient Magus' Bride production committees and treating them as consolidated subsidiaries. - FY2017-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「The Group resolved at a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 17 March 2017 to establish the The Ancient Magus' Bride Production Committee. The committee will be a specified subsidiary. It was established to expand revenue. Capital: ¥482 million.」
The company resolved to establish The Ancient Magus' Bride Production Committee as a new production committee aimed at expanding revenue. With capital of ¥482 million, it established a concrete co-production structure in which Production I.G, Inc. serves as the lead company. - FY2017-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Beginning in the first quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year, the Amanchu! Production Committee was included within the scope of the equity method because its materiality had increased. Beginning in the second quarter, one production committee, the Kuroko's Basketball Compilation Production Committee, was also included within the scope of the equity method because its materiality had increased.」
The company's investment in and involvement with production committees expanded, and the Amanchu! and Kuroko's Basketball Compilation committees became subject to the equity method as their materiality increased. - FY2017-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「The CYBORG009 CALL OF JUSTICE Production Committee, in which we made a new investment in July 2016, has been made a consolidated subsidiary.」
The company invested in a new production committee and made it a consolidated subsidiary, representing concrete progress in expanding the rights business through investment in works and co-production. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「We will expand our rights management business through co-production with partner companies such as television stations, video-software distributors, advertising agencies and toy companies; joint projects with companies in other industries; and co-production with overseas streaming companies through our U.S. subsidiary. We will also actively pursue the development of original products and the provision of content for information services on smartphones and other devices.」
Identifies domestic and overseas co-production, original merchandising and smartphone information services as means of expanding rights management.