Slower Growth or Contraction of the Online Language-Learning Market
First written in FY2022. 6 of 13 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: 2026-08-14.
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- 2026-08-14ReframedFinancial results presentation
「The online language-learning market is steadily growing, driven by the development of technologies such as generative AI and the expansion of learning-app services.」
The description of the online language-learning market changed from one centered on slowing growth and contraction risks to one presenting it as a steadily growing market driven by generative AI and learning apps. - FY2026-H1ReframedAnnual report
「Corporate demand remained steady as investment in human-capital management and global-talent development became established. For individuals, however, learning needs are diversifying and competition is intensifying as AI English-conversation and learning tools using generative AI become more widespread. The market structure is changing, creating demand for high-value-added services that combine the convenience of AI technology with individualized support from human instructors.」
In addition to slower overall market growth, the company identifies structural change: corporate demand remains steady, while generative AI is diversifying individual learning needs and intensifying competition. - 2026-05-14SoftenedFinancial results presentation
「The online language-learning market is steadily growing, driven by the development of technologies such as generative AI and the expansion of learning-app services.」
The market description changed from referring to slowing growth to identifying generative AI and learning apps as growth drivers. The resolution of a risk is not recorded. - FY2025Market Size Outlook UpdatedAnnual report
「According to Yano Research Institute’s “Thorough Survey of the Language Business Market 2025,” the market was ¥32.0 billion in FY2024, up 7.7% year on year, and is forecast to reach ¥37.1 billion in FY2025, up 10.7%.」
The online language-learning market was estimated at ¥32.0 billion in FY2024 and forecast at ¥37.1 billion in FY2025, updating the previous outlook. The risk of slower growth or contraction remains disclosed. - FY2025-H1WorsenedAnnual report
「Demand for English learning remains strong in the online language-learning market because of increased inbound tourism and growing demand for recurrent and reskilling education. However, although the market is expanding, growth is slowing as English-learning apps become more prominent and people return to offline foreign-language schools following the end of COVID-19.」
The company states that demand for English learning remains strong, while the rise of English-learning apps and a return to offline schools are slowing market growth. - FY2024Market Size Outlook UpdatedAnnual report
「According to Yano Research Institute’s “Thorough Survey of the Language Business Market 2024,” the market was ¥32.0 billion in FY2023, up 7.7% year on year, and is forecast to reach ¥34.0 billion in FY2024, up 6.3%.」
Market-size data for online language learning were updated to ¥32.0 billion for FY2023 and a forecast ¥34.0 billion for FY2024. The risk of slower growth or contraction remains disclosed. - FY2024-H1RestatedAnnual report
「In the online language-learning market, demand for global training remains high and the market continues to maintain a steady growth rate as the economy normalizes after COVID-19 and demand for recurrent and reskilling education increases.」
The company states that the market continues to maintain a steady growth rate against a backdrop of economic normalization and recurrent and reskilling demand. - FY2024-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「In the online language-learning market, demand for global training remains high and the market continues to maintain a steady growth rate as the economy normalizes after COVID-19 and demand for recurrent and reskilling education increases.」
The company states that the market continues to grow steadily against a backdrop of economic normalization and recurrent and reskilling demand. No new or material risks were reported. - FY2023RestatedAnnual report
「We will continue expanding services and focusing on maximizing customer satisfaction to address this demand. However, if the market’s growth rate slows or the market contracts, the Group’s business and results may be affected.」
Although market size was projected to expand to ¥29.7 billion in FY2022 and ¥31.2 billion in FY2023, the risk of slower growth or contraction continues to be disclosed. - FY2023-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「In the online language-learning market, special demand for online learning has eased following the reclassification of COVID-19 as a Class 5 disease, but the market continues to perform steadily as interest in occupational development such as reskilling grows.」
The company describes COVID-19-related special demand as having eased while maintaining that the market remains steady because of reskilling demand. No material changes to business risks were reported. - FY2023-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「The Group’s principal market, online language learning, continues to perform steadily. Although the special demand caused by COVID-19 has eased, interest in occupational development such as reskilling is increasing.」
The company continues to describe the end of COVID-19-related special demand and market resilience supported by reskilling demand. No new or material changes were reported in the business-risk section. - FY2023-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「In the online language-learning market, the special demand caused by COVID-19 has eased, but interest in occupational development such as reskilling is increasing, and the market continues to perform steadily.」
The company acknowledges the fading of COVID-19-related special demand but describes the market as steady because of reskilling demand. No material changes to business risks from the previous consolidated fiscal year were reported. - FY2022First statedAnnual report
「If the growth rate of this market slows or the market contracts, the Group’s business and results may be affected.」
Although market size was stated as ¥24.5 billion in FY2021 and ¥26.5 billion in FY2022, slower growth and contraction were disclosed as risks.