Intensifying Competition and Difficulty Differentiating in the Content Distribution Market
First written in FY2019. 7 of 10 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2026-H1.
Link-U Group moved to the "Worse" side of this theme in 2026.
0 other companies' latest entry also says "Materialised".
- FY2026-H1MaterialisedAnnual report
「The domestic manga services market remained challenging amid intensifying competition, with conditions continuing to be difficult recently and following a slight downward trend.」
States that intensifying competition has manifested itself in the challenging conditions and downward trend in the domestic manga services market. - FY2025RestatedAnnual report
「We will continue to differentiate ourselves from competitors by expanding our content lineup and strengthening the distribution systems provided by our group.」
The risk of intensifying competition and difficulty differentiating, together with measures involving stronger content and distribution systems, continues to be addressed. - FY2024RestatedAnnual report
「We will continue to differentiate ourselves from competitors by expanding our content lineup and strengthening the distribution systems provided by our group.」
The risk of intensifying competition and difficulty differentiating, together with measures involving stronger content and distribution systems, continues to be addressed. - FY2023RestatedAnnual report
「We will continue to differentiate ourselves from competitors by expanding our content lineup and strengthening the distribution systems provided by our group.」
Reiterates the risk of intensifying competition and difficulty differentiating, together with measures involving stronger content and distribution systems. - FY2022RestatedAnnual report
「If, going forward, our group is unable to sufficiently differentiate the content and distribution systems it handles from those of other companies, or if delays in developing and providing services that meet user needs and in adopting advanced technologies result in the obsolescence of our services and technologies, the number of users of the services with which our group is involved could decline, potentially affecting our group’s financial position and operating results.」
Reiterates the risk of intensifying competition and difficulty differentiating, together with measures involving an expanded content lineup and stronger distribution systems. - FY2022-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「In the manga service, the number of pieces of content distributed from the group through us increased, while we recognize that intensifying competition with competitors and the fading of the COVID-19-related demand surge have affected net sales.」
The company continues to state that intensifying competition with competitors is affecting net sales. - FY2022-Q1MaterialisedAnnual report
「Although the number of users of our manga service continues to increase, we recognize that piracy websites and intensifying competition with competitors are affecting net sales.」
Previously, the company described intensifying competition as a potential factor affecting performance. This time, it states that the company recognizes intensifying competition with competitors as actually affecting net sales. - FY2021RestatedAnnual report
「We will continue to differentiate ourselves from competitors by expanding our content lineup and strengthening the distribution systems provided by our group.」
Reiterates the risk of intensifying competition and difficulty differentiating, together with measures involving stronger content and distribution systems. - FY2020RestatedAnnual report
「We will continue to differentiate ourselves from competitors by expanding our content lineup and strengthening the distribution systems we provide.」
Reiterates the risk of intensifying competition and difficulty differentiating, together with measures involving an expanded content lineup and stronger distribution systems. - FY2019First statedAnnual report
「If, going forward, we are unable to sufficiently differentiate the content and distribution systems we handle from those of other companies, or if delays in developing and providing services that meet user needs and in adopting advanced technologies result in the obsolescence of our services and technologies, the number of users of the services with which we are involved could decline, potentially affecting our performance.」
The company states that it will address this risk by expanding its content lineup and strengthening its distribution systems.