International Distribution of Japanese Digital Publishing Content
First written in FY2019. 14 of 24 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2021-Q3. Latest entry: 2026-09-14.
5 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「In particular, for overseas expansion, we entered into a business partnership with Crunchyroll, LLC, one of the world's largest anime brands, and began offering the overseas manga service "Crunchyroll Manga" in North America.」
The policy of distributing Japanese manga and IP overseas has progressed into specific initiatives, including a partnership with Crunchyroll and the launch of “Crunchyroll Manga” in North America. - FY2025RestatedAnnual report
「To that end, we will work to establish a platform for translating high-quality Japanese content and distributing it.」
The Company continues to pursue its policy of establishing a platform to translate Japanese e-book content and distribute it overseas. - FY2024RestatedAnnual report
「To that end, we will work to establish a platform for translating high-quality Japanese content and distributing it.」
The Company continues to pursue its policy of establishing a platform to translate Japanese e-book content and distribute it overseas. - FY2024-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「While translation revenue associated with releases last year has settled down, the earthquake-prediction AI service “Yureshiru,” in-house advertising operations revenue and monthly recurring revenue from services released last fiscal year all grew steadily.」
The Company refers to translation revenue associated with service releases in the previous year and explains the earnings situation of existing services, including overseas distribution. No change to the overseas distribution policy itself is stated. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「Specifically, by leveraging the capabilities of the services it currently operates and the teams it has, including comprehensive online bookstore manga services and its own products, the Company aims to achieve revenue of ¥6 billion and an operating profit margin of 20% in the fiscal year ending July 2026. It will focus on areas with a high degree of earnings reproducibility and take on opportunities in areas expected to see substantial market expansion, such as overseas manga services and Webtoon production.」
Overseas manga services and Webtoon production have been identified as target areas of the medium-term plan, with numerical targets set for the fiscal year ending July 2026. - FY2023-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「During the cumulative third quarter of the fiscal year, the Company developed multiple services, including manga apps for overseas markets.」
The Company continues to describe the concrete development of overseas distribution through service development, including manga apps for overseas markets. - FY2023-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「During the cumulative second quarter of the fiscal year, the Company developed multiple services, including manga apps for overseas markets.」
The Company continues to describe the concrete development of overseas distribution through service development, including manga apps for overseas markets. - FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「During the cumulative first quarter of the fiscal year, the Company developed multiple services, including manga apps for overseas markets.」
As a concrete step toward overseas expansion, the Company reports a track record of developing multiple services, including manga apps for overseas markets. - FY2022RestatedAnnual report
「In its manga services, the Company will continue growing its distribution service for Japan while developing overseas distribution services in cooperation with Comikey Media.」
The Company continues to pursue its policy of developing overseas distribution services in cooperation with Comikey Media. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「In its manga services, the Company will continue growing its distribution service for Japan while developing new overseas distribution services in cooperation with Comikey Media.」
The overseas distribution policy has evolved from a general future objective into the concrete development of new overseas services in cooperation with Comikey Media. - FY2021-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「As a new business combining the strengths of both companies, we will launch “Comikey,” a global distribution platform service for Asian content, including Japanese manga. The launch of “Comikey” will promote the distribution of high-quality authorized editions in English and other languages, enabling works by more publishers and authors to be delivered to readers worldwide.」
The overseas distribution policy has progressed into a specific plan involving the launch of “Comikey,” a global distribution platform for Asian manga, together with translation and localization into English and other languages. - FY2020RestatedAnnual report
「We intend to strengthen our operating structure for the international distribution of Japanese digital publishing content and develop a business for the global market.」
The policy of distributing Japanese e-book content overseas and strengthening the operating structure has been reiterated. - FY2019First statedAnnual report
「We intend to strengthen our operating structure for the international distribution of Japanese digital publishing content and develop a business for the global market.」
The company’s goal is to strengthen its operating structure for international distribution and expand globally.