Declining sales and a shift to losses in the Other segment
First written in FY2018-Q3. . Latest entry: FY2026.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2024: 7 of 26 companies on the "Worse" side.
13 other companies' latest entry also says "Other".
- FY2026Full-year results updated (higher revenue and return to profitability)Annual report
「In the Other business, revenue from magazine illustration work and instructor fees amounted to ¥265.360 million, up 16.4% from the previous fiscal year, while operating profit was ¥0.228 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥0.948 million in the previous fiscal year.」
The Other business recorded higher revenue and returned to profitability for the full year, posting operating profit of ¥0.228 million versus an operating loss in the previous fiscal year. - FY2026-H1Interim results updated (lower revenue and return to loss)Annual report
「In the Other business, revenue from magazine illustration work and instructor fees amounted to ¥116.818 million, down 2.4% year on year, while the operating loss was ¥4.782 million, compared with operating profit of ¥0.853 million in the same period of the previous year.」
Revenue from the Other business declined 2.4% year on year, and the business shifted from operating profit in the same period of the previous year to an operating loss of ¥4.782 million. - FY2025Full-year results updated (lower revenue and return to loss)Annual report
「In the Other business, revenue from magazine illustration work and instructor fees amounted to ¥228.005 million, down 14.8% from the previous fiscal year, while the operating loss was ¥0.948 million, compared with operating profit of ¥6.806 million in the previous fiscal year.」
Following the separation of the merchandise sales business as a reportable segment, the Other business was reclassified to illustration commissions, instructor fees and related activities, resulting in lower revenue and a return to loss for the full year. - FY2025-H1Interim results updated (sharp increase in revenue and profit)Annual report
「In the Other business, strong character merchandising for popular titles and magazine illustration work drove revenue to ¥365.045 million, up 143.8% year on year, while operating profit was ¥60.708 million, up 2,099.8% year on year.」
Strong character merchandising for popular titles drove revenue from the Other business up 143.8% year on year, with operating profit of ¥60.708 million. - FY2024-Q3Third-quarter results updated (lower revenue and return to loss)Annual report
「In the Other business, revenue from magazine illustration work, character merchandising and smartphone applications amounted to ¥220.641 million, down 7.7% year on year, while the operating loss was ¥7.497 million, compared with operating profit of ¥17.006 million in the same period of the previous year.」
Revenue from the Other business declined 7.7% year on year, and the business returned to an operating loss of ¥7.497 million from operating profit in the same period of the previous year. - FY2024-Q2Second-quarter results updated (lower revenue and profit)Annual report
「In the Other business, revenue from magazine illustration work, character merchandise sales and smartphone applications amounted to ¥149.733 million, down 8.9% year on year, while operating profit was ¥2.759 million, down 68.6% year on year.」
Revenue from the Other business declined 8.9% year on year and operating profit fell 68.6%. Profit levels declined even after the return to profitability in the previous period. - FY2024-Q1First-quarter results updated (return to profitability)Annual report
「In the Other business, revenue from magazine illustrations and character merchandising amounted to ¥83.775 million, down 0.7% year on year, while operating profit was ¥12.100 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥0.337 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The Other business recorded a slight decline in revenue but returned to profitability, posting operating profit of ¥12.100 million versus an operating loss in the same period of the previous year. - FY2023Full-year return to profitability updatedAnnual report
「In the Other business, revenue from magazine illustration work and character merchandise sales amounted to ¥299.667 million, down 11.0% from the previous fiscal year, while operating profit was ¥5.933 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥43.788 million in the previous fiscal year.」
The Other business recorded lower revenue but returned to profitability for the full year, posting operating profit of ¥5.933 million versus an operating loss in the previous fiscal year. - FY2023-Q3Third-quarter results updated (higher revenue and return to profitability)Annual report
「In the Other business, revenue from magazine illustration work, character merchandising and smartphone applications amounted to ¥239.123 million, up 2.6% year on year, while operating profit was ¥17.006 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥23.883 million in the same period of the previous year.」
Revenue from the Other business increased 2.6% year on year, and the business returned to profitability, posting operating profit of ¥17.006 million versus an operating loss in the same period of the previous year. - FY2023-Q2Second-quarter results updated (higher revenue and return to profitability)Annual report
「In the Other business, revenue from magazine illustration work, character merchandise sales and smartphone applications amounted to ¥164.320 million, up 44.2% year on year, while operating profit was ¥8.796 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥42.392 million in the same period of the previous year.」
Revenue from the Other business increased 44.2% year on year, and the business returned to profitability, posting operating profit of ¥8.796 million versus an operating loss in the same period of the previous year. - FY2023-Q1First-quarter results updated (sharp increase in revenue and narrower loss)Annual report
「In the Other business, revenue from magazine illustrations and character merchandising amounted to ¥84.361 million, up 106.7% year on year, while the operating loss was ¥0.337 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥26.794 million in the same period of the previous year.」
Revenue from the Other business increased 106.7% year on year, while the operating loss narrowed from ¥26.794 million to ¥0.337 million. - FY2022-Q3Cumulative third-quarter results updated (higher revenue and wider loss)Annual report
「In the Other business, revenue from magazine illustration work, character merchandising and smartphone applications amounted to ¥233.151 million, up 30.5% year on year, while the operating loss was ¥23.883 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥6.556 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The Other business recorded higher revenue, while the operating loss widened from ¥6.556 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥23.883 million. - FY2022-Q2Second-quarter results updated (lower revenue and wider loss)Annual report
「In the Other business, revenue from magazine illustration work, character merchandise sales and smartphone applications amounted to ¥113.919 million, down 3.7% year on year, while the operating loss was ¥42.392 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥6.846 million in the same period of the previous year.」
Revenue from the Other business declined 3.7% year on year, while the operating loss widened from ¥6.846 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥42.392 million. - FY2022-Q1First-quarter results updated (lower revenue and wider loss)Annual report
「In the Other business, revenue from magazine illustrations and character merchandising amounted to ¥40.818 million, down 34.6% year on year, while the operating loss was ¥26.794 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥2.765 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The Other business recorded lower revenue, while the operating loss widened from ¥2.765 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥26.794 million. - FY2021Full-year return to profitability updatedAnnual report
「In the Other business, revenue from magazine illustration work and character merchandise sales amounted to ¥291.956 million, up 23.2% from the previous fiscal year, while operating profit was ¥35.725 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥43.128 million in the previous fiscal year.」
The Other business recorded higher revenue and returned to profitability for the full year, posting operating profit of ¥35.725 million versus an operating loss in the previous year. - FY2021-Q3Cumulative third-quarter results updated (narrower loss)Annual report
「In the Other business, revenue from magazine illustration work, character merchandising and smartphone applications amounted to ¥178.695 million, down 0.7% year on year, while the operating loss was ¥6.556 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥36.093 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The Other business recorded a slight decline in revenue, while the operating loss narrowed from ¥36.093 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥6.556 million. - FY2021-Q2Second-quarter results updated (higher revenue and narrower loss)Annual report
「In the Other Business, which includes magazine illustration work, character merchandise sales and smartphone apps, revenue was ¥118.27 million, up 0.4% year on year, and the operating loss was ¥6.846 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥24.849 million in the same period of the previous year.」
Revenue from the Other business increased 0.4% year on year, while the operating loss narrowed from ¥24.849 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥6.846 million. - FY2021-Q1First-quarter results updated (higher revenue and narrower loss)Annual report
「In the Other Business, which includes magazine illustrations, character merchandising and smartphone apps, revenue was ¥62.436 million, up 26.4% year on year, and the operating loss was ¥2.765 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥38.001 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The Other Business reported 26.4% year-on-year revenue growth, and its operating loss narrowed substantially from ¥38.001 million to ¥2.765 million. - FY2020-Q3Cumulative third-quarter results updated (higher revenue and wider loss)Annual report
「In the Other Business, which includes magazine illustration work, character merchandising and smartphone apps, revenue was ¥179.89 million, up 4.7% year on year, and the operating loss was ¥36.093 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥3.664 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The Other Business reported 4.7% year-on-year revenue growth, while its operating loss widened from ¥3.664 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥36.093 million. - FY2020-Q2Second-quarter results updated (higher revenue and return to loss)Annual report
「In the Other Business, which includes magazine illustration work, character merchandise sales and smartphone apps, revenue was ¥117.807 million, up 7.2% year on year, and the operating loss was ¥24.849 million, compared with operating profit of ¥32.343 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The Other Business reported 7.2% year-on-year revenue growth, but swung from operating profit of ¥32.343 million in the same period of the previous year to an operating loss of ¥24.849 million. - FY2020-Q1Quarterly results updated (lower revenue and return to loss)Annual report
「In the Other Business, which includes magazine illustrations, character merchandising and smartphone apps, revenue was ¥49.414 million, down 37.8% year on year, and the operating loss was ¥38.001 million, compared with operating profit of ¥29.984 million in the same period of the previous year.」
Revenue in the Other Business declined 37.8% year on year, and it swung from operating profit in the same period of the previous year to an operating loss of ¥38.001 million. - FY2019Updated full-year results (lower revenue and profit)Annual report
「In the Other Business, which includes magazine illustration work, character merchandise sales and smartphone apps, revenue was ¥227.507 million, down 27.5% from the previous year, and operating profit was ¥2.214 million, down 84.9%.」
The Other Business reported lower revenue and profit, but maintained operating profit for the full year. - FY2019-Q3Cumulative third-quarter results updated (lower revenue and narrower loss)Annual report
「In the Other Business, which includes magazine illustration work, character merchandising and smartphone apps, revenue was ¥171.886 million, down 10.9% year on year, and the operating loss was ¥3.664 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥20.846 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The Other Business reported lower revenue, while its operating loss narrowed from ¥20.846 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥3.664 million. - FY2019-Q2Second-quarter results updated (lower revenue and continued return to profitability)Annual report
「In the Other Business, which includes magazine illustration work, character merchandise sales and smartphone apps, revenue was ¥109.939 million, down 18.7% year on year, and operating profit was ¥32.343 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥19.742 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The Other Business reported lower revenue, but turned from an operating loss in the same period of the previous year to operating profit and remained profitable. - FY2019-Q1Quarterly results updated (higher revenue and return to profitability)Annual report
「In the Other Business, which includes magazine illustrations, character merchandising and smartphone apps, revenue was ¥79.451 million, up 48.2% year on year, and operating profit was ¥29.984 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥27.312 million in the same period of the previous year.」
Revenue in the Other Business rose 48.2% year on year, and it returned to profitability, posting operating profit of ¥29.984 million compared with an operating loss in the same period of the previous year. - FY2018Full-year results updated (lower revenue and profit; profitability maintained)Annual report
「In the Other Business, which includes magazine illustration work, character merchandise sales and smartphone apps, revenue was ¥313.969 million, down 11.6% from the previous year, and operating profit was ¥14.677 million, down 59.1%.」
The Other Business reported lower revenue and profit, but remained profitable for the full year after posting a loss in the previous year. - FY2018-Q3First statedAnnual report
「In the Other Business, which includes magazine illustration work, character merchandise sales and smartphone apps, revenue was ¥192.866 million, down 29.3% year on year, and the segment posted a loss of ¥20.846 million, compared with segment profit of ¥42.27 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The Other Business, which includes magazine illustrations, character merchandise sales and smartphone apps, saw revenue decline 29.3% year on year and swung from segment profit in the same period of the previous year to a loss of ¥20.846 million.