Developing demand through revivals of past original machines
First written in FY2016. 5 of 6 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2018. Latest entry: FY2024-Q2.
1 other company's latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「The main titles sold were the SANKYO-brand "Fever Fire Force" (April 2023) and "Fever Mobile Suit Gundam SEED" (August 2023), the Bisty-brand "Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion Rebellion to Re;surrection" (May 2023), and the JB-brand "Fever Queen II 30th ANNIVERSARY EDITION" (July 2023).」
The company launched "Fever Queen II 30th ANNIVERSARY EDITION," part of a previous series, in July 2023 and continues to roll out revival and anniversary-themed products. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「The company is developing products to meet diverse user needs, including the series' first Yū Time feature on "Fever Powerful," and the varied lighting effects of "J-RUSH 5" (both JB), which features the long-popular 7-segment and roulette lamps.」
The company is launching products based on historically supported series and incorporating new features such as Yū Time, 7-segment displays and roulette lamps. - FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「The main titles sold were the SANKYO-brand "Fever Kakumeiki Valvrave 2" (April 2021) and the JB-brand "Fever Powerful" (May 2021).」
The company launched "Fever Powerful," part of its original machine series, in May 2021 and continues to launch revival products. - FY2021-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「From the third quarter onward, we have announced 5 other new pachinko titles, beginning with "Fever Queen II," launched in October, to meet replacement demand as it gathers pace, and order trends have remained steady.」
We launched Fever Queen II in October, part of a past original machine series, and have also announced 5 subsequent new models. Product launches, including revival-style products, are taking concrete form. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「The main titles sold were Fever Senki Zessho Symphogear under the SANKYO brand, and Fever Powerful 2018 and Fever Queen 2018 under the JB brand.」
We sold the 2018 models of Fever Powerful and Fever Queen, which are part of past original machine series. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「Over the past 2 years, we have launched revival versions of past original machines such as Fever Queen, Fever Powerful, and Great the King, which have received favorable reviews. These products are effective in attracting fan segments that we had not previously captured and also have high margins, so we aim to develop demand and improve the operating margin on sales.」
Revival versions are positioned as a means of attracting previously uncaptured fan segments and improving margins.