Creation of Original IP and Content In-House and Expansion into Other Companies and Products
First written in FY2021. 5 of 6 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2024. Latest entry: 2026-10-15.
2 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「By combining the recent launch of a Webtoon production studio with the acquisition of a subsidiary possessing expertise in translation functions and overseas expansion, the company will use the technology and operational expertise it has developed to accelerate content production, the optimization of distribution challenges through technology and expansion into overseas markets. It aims to monetize new businesses at an early stage, secure stable profits, expand its share of the e-book market and enhance corporate value.」
The policy of creating original in-house content and new IP has taken concrete form through the launch of a Webtoon production studio, the acquisition of a subsidiary with translation and overseas expansion expertise, and the acceleration of content production and overseas expansion. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「Specifically, the company will seek to secure new sources of revenue by working with major publishers to develop new IP-based businesses, considering the development of systems to improve the efficiency of information management, and deepening its expertise through commissioned production of vertical-scroll manga, thereby establishing a business model including the creation of original IP.」
The policy of creating original in-house IP and content has taken more concrete form through the use of IP with major publishers, information management systems and the accumulation of expertise from commissioned production of vertical-scroll manga. - FY2021First statedAnnual report
「In addition, in the manga app business, the company will seek to enter new fields and focus on creating original in-house IP and content. In the future, it aims to diversify and distribute its revenue sources by expanding not only through its own apps but also into other companies and a broad range of products.」
In addition to the existing co-development model with publishers, the company has for the first time described as a separate theme its policy of creating original in-house IP and content and expanding into other companies and a broad range of products.