Risk of Slower Growth in Japan's Trading Card Game Market
First written in FY2020. 6 of 7 entries say "Softened", first in FY2021. Latest entry: FY2026.
Bushiroad moved to the "Worse" side of this theme in 2021.
0 other companies' latest entry also says "Softened".
- FY2026SoftenedAnnual report
「The size of Japan's trading card game market increased sharply by 19.9% year on year in fiscal 2025 (Note 1), while the North American market grew 65.3% (Note 2). However, although the market currently has a certain scale, if it fails to continue growing, this could affect sales in our Group's trading card game division.」
The risk of slowing market growth continues to be recognized, but recent market expansion was indicated by growth of 19.9% in Japan and 65.3% in North America. Global diversification through multiple-language releases and licensing out also continues. - FY2025SoftenedAnnual report
「The size of Japan's trading card game market increased sharply by 12.1% year on year in fiscal 2024 (Note 1), while the North American market grew 4.1% (Note 2). However, although the market currently has a certain scale, if it fails to continue growing, this could affect sales in our Group's trading card game division. Accordingly, in addition to strengthening the English-language versions of Weiß Schwarz and Cardfight!! Vanguard since 2020, we began rolling out Chinese-language versions from 2022. We will also increase our presence in the global market by disseminating our card games worldwide, including through licensing them in multiple languages.」
Although the risk of slowing market growth remains, market expansion was indicated by growth of 12.1% in Japan and 4.1% in North America, and diversification measures were expanded through English- and Chinese-language versions and multilingual licensing. - FY2024SoftenedAnnual report
「The size of Japan's trading card game market increased sharply by 27.8% year on year in fiscal 2023, while the North American market grew 10.1%. However, although the market currently has a certain scale, if it fails to continue growing, this could affect sales in our Group's trading card game division. Accordingly, in addition to strengthening the English-language versions of Weiß Schwarz and Cardfight!! Vanguard since 2020, we began rolling out Chinese-language versions from 2022.」
Although the risk of slowing growth in the TCG market remains, recent market expansion was indicated by growth of 27.8% in Japan and 10.1% in North America, and diversification measures through English- and Chinese-language versions were made more specific. - FY2023-Q3SoftenedAnnual report
「The TCG market expanded sharply, following its growth in fiscal 2022. Sales of our products have also been strong both in Japan and overseas, resulting in substantial growth in TCG unit sales compared with the same period of the previous year.」
Although the risk of slowing growth in Japan's TCG market remains, it was explained that the market has recently expanded sharply and product sales have been strong both in Japan and overseas. - FY2022SoftenedAnnual report
「The size of Japan's trading card game market increased sharply by 41.3% year on year. However, although the market currently has a certain scale, if it fails to continue growing, this could affect sales in our Group's trading card game division.」
Although the risk of slowing growth in Japan's TCG market remains, the market has recently expanded sharply, increasing 41.3% year on year. - FY2021SoftenedAnnual report
「The size of Japan's trading card game market is growing gradually. However, although the market currently has a certain scale, if it fails to continue growing, this could affect sales in our Group's trading card game division.」
Regarding Japan's TCG market, the current market outlook was described as growing gradually, while the risk of stagnant growth remained. - FY2020First statedAnnual report
「Although the market currently has a certain scale, if it fails to continue growing, this could affect sales in our Group's trading card game division.」
The risk of stagnant growth in Japan's TCG market and the portfolio shift from Buddyfight to Rebirth for you were documented for the first time.