Development of Film and Cultural Businesses Through Film Releases, Art Exhibitions and Stage Performances

「The factors included the major success of the theatrical film “TOKYO MER: Run for Emergency Room—Nankai Mission,” the release of “Tabekko Dobutsu THE MOVIE,” the first original animated film produced by the company as lead producer, and strong secondary-use revenue from films and animation.」

「The factors included the major success of the theatrical film “TOKYO MER: Run for Emergency Room—Nankai Mission,” the release of “Tabekko Dobutsu THE MOVIE,” the first original animated film produced by the company as lead producer, and strong secondary-use revenue from films and animation.」

「Revenue in the TBS Television segment for the six-month consolidated accounting period was ¥9,716 million, an increase of ¥1,371 million, or 16.4% year on year. The increase was driven by the major success of “TOKYO MER: Mobile Emergency Room—The Nankai Mission,” the release of “Tabekko Doubutsu THE MOVIE,” the company’s first original animated film produced as lead organizer, and strong secondary-use revenue from films released in the previous year, among other factors.」

「Although “Last Mile” has become a major hit, film revenue declined due to the backlash from the previous year’s “TOKYO MER: Mobile Emergency Room—The Movie.” The transfer of the Media Business to the Television segment from July 2023 also contributed to lower revenue for the segment as a whole.」

「Live entertainment performed well, led by the long-running TBS 70th Anniversary stage play “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” and K-Ballet’s “The Sleeping Beauty,” but revenue declined because this was insufficient to offset the backlash from the previous year’s soccer event, “Paris Saint-Germain Japan Tour 2022.” Animation revenue declined due to the backlash from the previous year’s blockbuster film “The Quintessential Quintuplets.” In addition, the Media Business was transferred to the Television segment from the second quarter of the current consolidated accounting period, resulting in lower revenue for the segment as a whole.」

「Live entertainment remained strong, led by the long-running TBS 70th Anniversary stage play “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child,” but revenue declined because this was insufficient to offset the backlash from the previous year’s soccer event, “Paris Saint-Germain Japan Tour 2022.” Animation revenue declined due to the backlash from the previous year’s blockbuster film “The Quintessential Quintuplets.” In addition, the Media Business was transferred to the Television segment from the second quarter of the current consolidated cumulative period, resulting in lower revenue for the segment as a whole.」

「Events and performances generated substantially higher revenue than in the previous year, with the long-running TBS 70th Anniversary stage play “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” making a significant contribution. Film revenue also increased on the success of titles including “TOKYO MER: Mobile Emergency Room—The Movie” and “My Happy Marriage.”」

「Events and performances generated substantially higher revenue than in the previous year, helped by the rebound from the previous year, which was heavily affected by COVID-19, the July launch of the long-running TBS 70th Anniversary stage play “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child,” and the success of the soccer “Paris Saint-Germain Japan Tour 2022.” Films and animation also generated higher revenue on the success of titles including “99.9: Criminal Lawyer—THE MOVIE,” “The Quintessential Quintuplets” and “From Siberia with Love.”」

「Events and performances generated substantially higher revenue than in the previous year, helped by the rebound from the previous year, which was heavily affected by COVID-19, the July launch of the long-running TBS 70th Anniversary stage play “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child,” the success of the soccer “Paris Saint-Germain Japan Tour 2022” and events linked to the drama “I Will Be Your Bloom.” Films and animation also generated higher revenue on the success of titles including “99.9: Criminal Lawyer—THE MOVIE” and “The Quintessential Quintuplets.”」

「Events and performances generated substantially higher revenue than in the previous year, helped by the rebound from the previous year, which was heavily affected by COVID-19, the long-running production of the TBS 70th Anniversary stage play “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child,” which began in July, and the success of the soccer “Paris Saint-Germain Japan Tour 2022.” Films and animation also generated higher revenue on the success of titles including “99.9: Criminal Lawyer—THE MOVIE” and “The Quintessential Quintuplets.”」

「Although the Merchandising Center saw lower revenue due to the backlash from stay-at-home demand, events and performances generated higher revenue than in the previous year, which was heavily affected by the spread of COVID-19, while films and animation also generated higher revenue on the success of films including “99.9: Criminal Lawyer—THE MOVIE” and “The Quintessential Quintuplets.”」

「In performances, productions including “Standing Ovation,” “Stars on Ice Japan Tour 2021” and the stage production “Touken Ranbu: Muden—The Warriors of the Osaka Summer Siege” were staged, while events generated higher revenue on the strong performance of “Van Gogh Exhibition: The Many Sides of His Soul—Helen and Vincent.” Revenue in the film business increased on the success of “99.9: Criminal Lawyer—THE MOVIE,” and animation revenue increased on overseas licensing income from “The Quintessential Quintuplets” and “Platinum End.”」

「Revenue increased in events and performances because productions including “Standing Ovation,” “Stars on Ice Japan Tour 2021” and the stage production “Touken Ranbu: Muden—The Warriors of the Osaka Summer Siege” were staged, and because the “Van Gogh Exhibition: The Many Sides of His Soul—Helen and Vincent” performed well.」

「Events and performances, including “Standing Ovation,” “Stars on Ice Japan Tour 2021” and the stage production “Touken Ranbu: Muden—The Warriors of the Osaka Summer Siege,” were staged, resulting in higher revenue.」

「Events and performances, including “Stars on Ice Japan Tour 2021” and the stage production “Touken Ranbu: Muden—The Warriors of the Osaka Summer Siege,” were staged, resulting in higher revenue.」

「Events and performances saw a substantial revenue decline because admission restrictions were maintained as a measure against COVID-19 even after the state of emergency was lifted. In the film business, “Itomichi” and the Hinatazaka46 documentary “3rd Year Debut” enjoyed long theatrical runs, but revenue declined because it did not reach the revenue level of the same period in the previous year.」

「Events and performances saw a substantial revenue decline because admission restrictions were maintained as a measure against COVID-19. In the film business, “Itomichi” enjoyed a long theatrical run, but revenue declined substantially because it did not reach the revenue level of the same period in the previous year.」

「At events and performances, performances were canceled one after another following requests to refrain from holding events, while in the film business, the release of new films was postponed. Although releases resumed in August after the requests were relaxed, revenue declined substantially.」

「At events and performances, performances were canceled one after another following requests to refrain from holding events, while in the film business, the release of new films was postponed, resulting in a substantial decline in revenue.」

「However, revenue from events and performances declined overall due to the backlash from the previous year’s “The Seven Souls in the Skull Castle” series and “Stars on Ice 2018,” as well as canceled performances resulting from the spread of COVID-19. In the film business, there were successes including the September release “Kaguya-sama: Love Is War,” but revenue declined because fewer new titles were released than in the previous year and attendance fell from February onward, among other factors.」

「Events and performances performed well, led by “BOUM! BOUM! BOUM! Shingo Katori NIPPON: First Solo Exhibition” at “IHI Stage Around Tokyo,” Asia’s first 360-degree theater, but revenue declined due to the backlash from the previous year’s “The Seven Souls in the Skull Castle” series and “Stars on Ice 2018.” In the film business, revenue benefited from the success of the September release “Kaguya-sama: Love Is War” (starring Sho Hirano, Kanna Hashimoto and others; directed by Hayato Kawai), but declined because fewer new titles were released than in the previous year, among other factors.」

「Events and theatrical entertainment performed well, including "BOUM! BOUM! BOUM! — Shingo Katori's First Solo Exhibition in Japan" at "IHI Stage Around Tokyo," Asia's first 360-degree theater, but revenue declined because of a reactionary decline following the previous year's "Inu no Shiro: The Seven Souls of Kurozuka" series and "Stars on Ice 2018." The film business increased revenue, driven by hits including "Kaguya-sama: Love Is War," released in September.」

「In events and theatrical entertainment, "BOUM! BOUM! BOUM! — Shingo Katori's First Solo Exhibition in Japan" at "IHI Stage Around Tokyo," Asia's first 360-degree theater, closed to great acclaim after its final performance in June. However, revenue declined because of a reactionary decline following the previous year's "Inu no Shiro: The Seven Souls of Kurozuka" series and "Stars on Ice 2018."」

「At "IHI Stage Around Tokyo," Asia's first 360-degree theater, productions including "Metal Macbeth" by Shinkansen☆RS and "BOUM! BOUM! BOUM! — Shingo Katori's First Solo Exhibition in Japan" followed the "Inu no Shiro: The Seven Souls of Kurozuka" series. However, revenue declined because the number of performances fell as productions were changed and because of a reactionary decline following the "Inu no Shiro: The Seven Souls of Kurozuka" series.」

「In theatrical entertainment, "Metal Macbeth" by Shinkansen☆RS at "IHI Stage Around Tokyo," Asia's first 360-degree rotating theater, had its final performance on New Year's Eve. Together with the "Inu no Shiro: The Seven Souls of Kurozuka" series, the long-running productions from March 2017 through December 2018 attracted 700,000 people and closed to favorable reviews. In addition, stage productions including the globally successful musical "Mary Poppins," "A Chorus Line," the "Haikyu!!" series, and "NO.9 — The Immortal Melody" were major hits. At exhibitions, "Rubens: The Birth of Baroque" attracted more than 230,000 visitors. In the film business, "Until the Coffee Gets Cold," released in September and starring Kasumi Arimura, among others, and directed by Ayuko Tsukahara, generated more than ¥1.4 billion in box-office revenue, while "Just Only Love," released in November and starring Keiko Kitagawa, among others, and directed by Hideo Nakata, became a major hit with box-office revenue exceeding ¥1.9 billion.」

「From July, "Metal Macbeth" by Shinkansen☆RS was staged and continued to draw large audiences. "Stars on Ice 2018" in April and "A Chorus Line," which began performances in August, were also well received. For events, the annual summer "Ultraman Festival 2018" at Ikebukuro Sunshine City recorded its highest attendance in 10 years. In the film business, "Until the Coffee Gets Cold," released in September, got off to a strong start.」

「In theatrical entertainment, "Shura-Tenma," the final production in the Gekidan☆Shinkansen "Inu no Shiro: The Seven Souls of Kurozuka" series at Asia's first 360-degree rotating theater, "IHI Stage Around Tokyo," closed to great acclaim after its final performance at the end of May. The production ran for approximately 1 year and 3 months from March 2017, attracting approximately 550,000 visitors in total and offering a new form of live entertainment.」

「In theatrical entertainment, the final production, "Shura-Tenma," of Gekidan☆Shinkansen's "Inu no Shiro: The Seven Souls of Kurozuka" series at "IHI Stage Around Tokyo," Asia's first 360-degree rotating theater, sold out every day and drew large crowds. The Hoshino Prince Museum Hakone Saint-Exupéry recorded a record annual attendance of more than 220,000. In the film business, "The Land of Nobles," released in July, generated more than ¥2.5 billion in box-office revenue, "The 8-Year Engagement," released in December, exceeded ¥2.7 billion, and "The Crimes That Bind," released in January, exceeded ¥1.5 billion.」

「In theatrical entertainment, the fourth production, "Season Moon," of Gekidan☆Shinkansen's "Inu no Shiro: The Seven Souls of Kurozuka" at "IHI Stage Around Tokyo," Asia's first 360-degree rotating theater in Toyosu, Tokyo, sold out every day through December and drew large crowds. At the TBS Akasaka ACT Theater, following the success of "Ore no Shibai" and "Billy Elliot," the Hanagumi production "Hannah's Flower Shop" by the Takarazuka Revue and K-BALLET COMPANY's 10th-anniversary Akasaka Sacas version of "The Nutcracker" were staged and well received. In the film business, "The Land of Nobles," released in July, became a major hit with box-office revenue exceeding ¥2.5 billion, while "The 8-Year Engagement," released in December and starring Takeru Sato, among others, and directed by Takahisa Zeze, got off to a strong start.」

「In theatrical entertainment, Gekidan☆Shinkansen's "Inu no Shiro: The Seven Souls of Kurozuka" was staged at "IHI Stage Around Tokyo," Asia's first 360-degree rotating theater, which opened in Toyosu, Tokyo. Following the success of the first production, "Season Flower," the second production, "Season Bird," also sold out every day and drew large crowds. At the TBS Akasaka ACT Theater, the globally successful musical "Billy Elliot" was staged following the June production of "Ore no Shibai" and was well received. In the film business, "The Land of Nobles," released in July and starring Satoshi Ohno, among others, and directed by Yoshihiro Nakamura, became a major hit with box-office revenue exceeding ¥2.4 billion.」

「In theatrical entertainment, Asia's first 360-degree rotating theater, "IHI Stage Around Tokyo," opened in Toyosu, Tokyo, attracting attention worldwide. Its inaugural production, "Inu no Shiro: The Seven Souls of Kurozuka — Season Flower," by Gekidan☆Shinkansen, was a major success. At the TBS Akasaka ACT Theater, the regular "Akasaka Grand Kabuki" was staged in April and "Ore no Shibai" in June, drawing standing-room-only crowds every day. In the film business, "Cheerdance: The Real Story of a High School Girls' Team That Took on the World with Cheerleading" became a hit, generating ¥1.28 billion in box-office revenue.」

「In the film business, "64: Part I," released in May, and "64: Part II," released in June, became a major hit with combined box-office revenue of ¥3.68 billion. For exhibitions, more than 390,000 people visited "Van Gogh and Gauguin" at the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum, while 265,000 people visited "Lascaux: The Birth of Art in the World Heritage" at the National Museum of Nature and Science. In addition, the National Museum of Western Art and the National Museum of Art, Osaka held the "Cranach" exhibition, the first project under the 10-year partnership between TBS and the Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna. In theatrical entertainment, hit productions including "TAKE FIVE 2," "The Scarlet Pimpernel," and "Romeo & Juliet" were staged one after another at the TBS Akasaka ACT Theater.」

「For events, the exhibition "Van Gogh and Gauguin" was held at the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum and attracted more than 390,000 visitors. In theatrical entertainment, the musical "The Scarlet Pimpernel" was well received at the TBS Akasaka ACT Theater.」

「In the film business, "64: Part I," released in May, and "64: Part II," released in June, became major hits, with theatrical runs continuing through the second half of August and box-office revenue of ¥1.93 billion for Part I and ¥1.73 billion for Part II. In events and theatrical entertainment, a special exhibition was held at The National Art Center, Tokyo from July through October. In addition, Matthew Bourne's "The Sleeping Beauty" was staged as his first performance in Japan and was well received.」