Risk of reliance on specialist video production firms and partner companies
First written in FY2022. 1 of 3 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2026.
Fines moved to the "Worse" side of this theme in 2026, 2 years after the typical company in this theme (2024).
The whole theme swung hardest in 2026: 14 of 57 companies on the "Worse" side.
10 other companies' latest entry also says "Worsened".
- FY2026WorsenedAnnual report
「However, it cannot be ruled out that deliverables provided by partner companies may contain latent defects. If such defects cause losses to the group's customers, the group's business and financial performance may be affected through claims for damages or other assertions of liability against the group, or loss of the group's social credibility.」
In addition to its existing dependence on partner companies for supply and costs, the company explicitly identifies the risks of compensation claims and diminished credibility resulting from latent defects in deliverables. - FY2025RestatedAnnual report
「If unforeseen circumstances arise at a partner company, or if the cost of placing orders with partner companies increases because of market tightness or other factors, this may materially affect the company's business and financial performance.」
The company continues to describe its dependence on specialist video production firms and partner companies, as well as the risks of rising costs and supply disruptions. - FY2022First statedAnnual report
「If unforeseen circumstances arise at a partner company, or if the cost of placing orders with partner companies increases because of market tightness or other factors, this may materially affect the company's business and financial performance.」
The company uses partner companies for specialist work involving video, manga, Live2D, 3D graphics, and other services.