Use of Original Titles Alongside Titles Based on Third-Party IP
First written in FY2016. 11 of 17 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2018-Q2. Latest entry: FY2026.
1 other company's latest entry also says "Restated".
- FY2026RestatedAnnual report
「For original titles, the Group must bear the costs of in-game illustrations and promotion, but in return, its revenue-sharing rate is higher.」
The Group has reaffirmed its approach of combining original titles and titles based on strong IP, taking into account their respective revenue-sharing rates, levels of awareness and cost burdens. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「The domestic mobile version of Atelier Resleriana: The Forgotten Alchemy and the Liberator of Polar Night, a title developed jointly with Koei Tecmo Games Co., Ltd., was released in September 2023 and ranked within the top 10 in store sales rankings multiple times. The Steam® version and overseas mobile version were released in January 2024,」
The Group has made progress in offering original titles as well as third-party IP and jointly developed titles across multiple regions and platforms. - FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「For new titles, Atelier Resleriana: The Forgotten Alchemy and the Liberator of Polar Night, a title developed jointly with Koei Tecmo Games Co., Ltd., was released on 23 September and got off to a strong start, surpassing 3 million cumulative downloads and ranking within the top 10 in store sales rankings multiple times.」
Regarding the policy of combining original titles with titles using third-party IP and jointly developed titles, the title developed jointly with Koei Tecmo Games Co., Ltd. reached 3 million cumulative downloads, marking progress in the Group's track record of offering jointly developed titles. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「For new titles, Atelier Resleriana: The Forgotten Alchemy and the Liberator of Polar Night, a title developed jointly with Koei Tecmo Games Co., Ltd., was released on 23 September and got off to a strong start, surpassing 1 million downloads in its first month.」
Regarding the mix of original titles and titles using third-party IP and jointly developed titles, the Group newly released a title developed jointly with Koei Tecmo Games Co., Ltd. and reached 1 million downloads in its first month. - FY2023Change in title mixAnnual report
「As of the end of the consolidated fiscal year, we offer Hachigatsu no Cinderella Nine, one of the Group's principal titles. As of the same date, the total number of titles using third-party IP distributed by the Group and by other companies was 4.」
At fiscal year-end, the mix comprised 1 original title and 4 titles using third-party IP. The number of titles using third-party IP declined from 1 original title and 6 titles using third-party IP in the previous fiscal year. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「Release of EXtreme LIVES, a live-experience music app distilling the history of EXILE TRIBE, in March 2022」
As a title using third-party IP, EXtreme LIVES, based on EXILE TRIBE, was released in March 2022, continuing and expanding the mix of original titles and titles using third-party IP. - FY2021Change in title mixAnnual report
「As of the end of the consolidated fiscal year, we offer Hachigatsu no Cinderella Nine, one of the Group's principal titles. As of the same date, the total number of titles using third-party IP distributed by the Group and by other companies was 6.」
At fiscal year-end, the mix comprised 1 original title and 6 titles using third-party IP, shifting toward titles using third-party IP from 3 original titles and 5 titles using third-party IP in the previous fiscal year. - FY2021-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「HoneyWorks Premium Live, HoneyWorks' first official rhythm game for smartphones, was released in November 2020 and surpassed 3 million downloads. The accumulation of titles across the games business as a whole resulted in higher revenue year on year.」
The Group newly released HoneyWorks Premium Live, which uses third-party IP and official content, and reached 3 million downloads. Its mix of original titles and titles using third-party IP is advancing. - FY2020Change in title mixAnnual report
「As of the end of the consolidated fiscal year, we offer users a total of 3 original titles, including Hachigatsu no Cinderella Nine, one of the Group's principal titles.」
At fiscal year-end, the mix comprised 3 original titles and 5 titles using third-party IP, representing a change in the mix of titles from the previous disclosure. - FY2020-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「UNI'S ON AIR, the official music app supporting Keyakizaka46 and Hinatazaka46, released in September 2019, got off to a strong start, ranking as high as seventh in store sales rankings on its first day of release.」
The Group newly released an official music app for Keyakizaka46 and Hinatazaka46 using third-party IP and is advancing its combination with original titles. - FY2020-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Romancing SaGa Re;univerSe, the collaborative title with Square Enix Co., Ltd. released in December 2018, exceeded 15 million downloads in May 2019 and reached No. 1 in the store sales rankings (Note), performing well as a new revenue pillar for the mobile games business.」
The Group reported specific results for a jointly developed title added to its original titles, including 15 million downloads and first place in store sales rankings, demonstrating progress in its mix of third-party IP and jointly developed titles. - FY2019-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Regarding new title development, the collaborative title Romancing SaGa Re;univerSe with Square Enix Co., Ltd. was released on 6 December, exceeded 10 million downloads in its first month, and had a strong launch, reaching a high of No. 2 in the store sales rankings (Note).」
In addition to original titles, the Group newly released a title developed jointly with Square Enix Co., Ltd., advancing its mix of titles that includes third-party IP and jointly developed titles. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「As of the end of the consolidated fiscal year, we offer users a total of 5 original titles, including Thousand Memories, one of the Group's principal titles.」
At fiscal year-end, the number of titles offered was 5 original titles and 4 titles using third-party IP, with both categories increasing from 4 and 3, respectively, in the previous fiscal year. - FY2018-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Regarding new titles, the Group released its original title August Cinderella Nine in June and The Idolmaster SideM LIVE ON ST@GE!, jointly developed with Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc., in August. In November, during the three-month period ended [the third quarter], it also released The Prince of Tennis RisingBeat, jointly developed with Bushiroad Inc., and the titles performed steadily.」
The Group continues to offer a mix of original titles and titles jointly developed with multiple companies, and a title jointly developed with Bushiroad Inc. was also released in November. - FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「For new titles, we released the original title Hachigatsu no Cinderella Nine, developed by the Group, in June and the jointly developed title THE IDOLM@STER SideM LIVE ON ST@GE!, developed jointly with Bandai Namco Entertainment Co., Ltd., in August of the second quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year. Both titles have performed well.」
The Group has made progress in a title mix combining original titles with titles jointly developed with other companies by actually releasing titles under both models. - FY2017Change in title mixAnnual report
「We offer a total of 4 original titles to users.」
The policy of combining original titles with titles using third-party IP continues, but the number of titles offered at fiscal year-end changed to 4 original titles and 3 titles using third-party IP, from 5 and 2, respectively, previously. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「Expand and stabilize the earnings base by developing original titles as well as titles using third-party IP.」
As of the end of the consolidated fiscal year, the Group offered 5 original titles and 2 titles using third-party IP. It presented an approach to hedging risk by combining differences in revenue-sharing rates, development and promotional costs, and user awareness.