Developing a New Revenue Stream Through E-Book Sales
First written in FY2017-Q3. 26 of 33 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017. Latest entry: FY2026.
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- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「This was due to a substantial increase in e-book revenue in the publishing business, resulting from the strengthened e-book sales structure and other factors. E-book revenue ¥13,320.445 million」
The strengthened e-book sales structure, “story-by-story sales” at major stores and sales of women’s titles contributed to an increase in e-book revenue from ¥10,965.513 million in the previous fiscal year to ¥13,320.445 million. - 2026-05-15AdvancedEarnings presentation
「電子ストアと連携した拡販施策の実施やアニメ化作品の好調等により電子書籍売上が大きく伸長。」
電子ストア施策とアニメ化作品の好調を背景に、電子書籍売上が伸長した実績を記載した。 - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「E-book sales continued to perform strongly at major e-book stores, including sales by individual episode and sales of women’s fiction, driving revenue in this genre. E-book revenue 6,430,706」
Sales by individual episode and women’s fiction sales at major e-book stores continued to perform strongly, bringing e-book revenue to ¥6,430.706 million. Measures to expand e-books as a revenue source are continuing. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「During the fiscal year, e-book revenue increased substantially due to an increase in the number of new releases, promotional measures at each store and growth in sales driven by anime broadcasts.」
E-book revenue increased from ¥8,000.121 million in the previous fiscal year to ¥10,965.513 million through an increase in new releases, promotional measures at e-book stores and coordination with anime broadcasts. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「E-book sales, which are highly compatible with this genre, contributed to an overall increase in revenue through price revisions for new and backlist titles and stronger promotional measures at each e-book store. E-book revenue 4,010,950 5,053,968」
The company revised prices for new and backlist titles and strengthened promotional measures at e-book stores. E-book revenue for the interim accounting period was ¥5,053.968 million, up from ¥4,010.950 million in the same period of the previous year, expanding e-books as a new revenue source. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「During the fiscal year, e-book revenue increased substantially due to an increase in the number of new releases, promotional measures at each store and growth in sales driven by anime broadcasts.」
The company expanded e-book sales through an increase in new releases, promotional measures at e-book stores and coordination with anime broadcasts. Full-year e-book revenue was ¥8,000.121 million, up from ¥6,860.537 million in the previous fiscal year. - FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「E-book revenue increased substantially as the number of newly distributed manga titles expanded and multiple measures to increase title exposure and sales were implemented at each e-book store. E-book revenue 5,185,370 6,022,882」
The company expanded the number of newly distributed manga titles and implemented multiple measures to increase title exposure and sales at e-book stores, raising e-book revenue from ¥5,185.370 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥6,022.882 million. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「E-book revenue increased substantially as the number of new releases rose and measures implemented at each e-book store, including increased title exposure and expanded sales by individual episode, proved effective.」
In addition to increasing the number of new releases, the company increased title exposure at e-book stores and expanded sales by individual episode, resulting in substantial growth in e-book revenue. - FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「For e-book sales, which are highly compatible with this genre, the company focused on further strengthening its sales structure, maintained close communication with e-book stores and advanced promotional measures such as increased title exposure. These efforts proved effective, enabling substantial increases in sales of both new and backlist titles.」
The company strengthened its e-book sales structure, coordinated with e-book stores and increased title exposure, resulting in growth in sales of both new and backlist titles. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「The company’s e-book revenue has continued to increase steadily since fiscal 2015, when it began full-scale e-book sales.」
Against a backdrop of a strengthened e-book sales structure and other factors, e-book revenue increased from ¥6,475.730 million in the previous fiscal year to ¥6,860.537 million. - FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「E-book sales, which are highly compatible with this genre, increased as the company strengthened its sales structure, maintained close communication with e-book distributors and e-book stores, and advanced promotional measures tailored to each store’s characteristics and user base.」
The company strengthened its e-book sales structure and coordinated with e-book distributors and e-book stores, advancing promotional measures tailored to each store, which resulted in higher e-book revenue related to manga. - FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「E-book sales, which are highly compatible with this genre, continued to perform strongly as the company strengthened its e-book sales structure and advanced promotional measures at each e-book store. E-book revenue 3,242,384」
The company continued to strengthen its e-book sales structure and promotional measures at each e-book store, and e-book revenue for the cumulative second quarter was ¥3,242.384 million. - FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「E-book sales, which are highly compatible with this genre, increased as popular series continued to perform strongly and the sales structure was strengthened through measures such as sales by individual episode and effective initiatives at each e-book store.」
For manga e-book sales, the company advanced sales by individual episode and initiatives at each e-book store, resulting in higher revenue. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「The company’s e-book revenue has continued to increase steadily since fiscal 2015, when it began full-scale e-book sales.」
Against a backdrop of a strengthened e-book sales structure and other factors, e-book revenue for the fiscal year was ¥6,475.730 million, a substantial increase from the previous fiscal year. - FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「E-book sales, which are highly compatible with this genre, increased substantially due to higher sales of new releases resulting from an increase in the number of titles published, as well as growth in sales of backlist titles in the same series following the release of new titles.」
The increase in manga publications, the release of new titles and growth in backlist sales combined to substantially increase e-book sales revenue. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「E-book sales, which are highly compatible with this genre, increased substantially as popular manga series continued to perform strongly and “Tsukimichi: Moonlit Fantasy,” adapted into a TV anime, substantially increased sales of backlist titles by attracting new readers.」
In addition to new volumes of popular manga series, the TV anime adaptation attracted new readers and increased sales of backlist titles, substantially raising e-book revenue. - FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「E-book sales, which are highly compatible with this genre, also increased as the latest volumes of long-running hit series, including “I Opened a Café in Another World,” continued to perform strongly.」
The release of the latest volumes of long-running hit series in the manga genre contributed to higher e-book revenue. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「For e-book sales, which are highly compatible with this genre, the company coordinated with each e-book store and actively implemented effective campaigns and increased title exposure, taking into account the characteristics and user base of each store, resulting in substantial sales growth.」
The company coordinated with each e-book store, ran campaigns tailored to user segments and increased title exposure, substantially raising e-book sales. - FY2021-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「For e-book sales, which are highly compatible with this genre, campaigns implemented through close coordination with each e-book store and measures such as increased exposure of titles proved effective, resulting in substantial sales growth.」
The company coordinated with each e-book store, ran campaigns and increased title exposure, substantially raising sales of e-books, which are highly compatible with manga. - FY2021-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「For e-book sales, promotional measures carried out at each e-book store from August through September under the “Alphapolis 20th Anniversary Campaign,” including free distribution of the first volume of popular series and various discounts, proved effective and resulted in substantial sales growth in this genre, which is extremely compatible with e-book sales.」
The company offered the first volume of popular series free of charge and provided various discounts at each e-book store, substantially increasing e-book sales in the manga genre. - FY2021-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「E-book sales, which are extremely compatible with this genre, increased substantially as the number of new releases rose and stay-at-home consumption grew amid requests to refrain from going out.」
The company increased the number of new manga releases and substantially grew e-book revenue, supported in part by increased stay-at-home consumption amid requests to refrain from going out. - FY2020-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「E-book sales, which are highly compatible with this genre, increased substantially as the release of new books in popular series drove a significant increase in sales across the series, including backlist titles.」
The release of new books in popular series drove growth in e-book sales across the series, including backlist titles, contributing to higher revenue. - FY2020-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「E-book sales remained strong, led by women’s fiction, which is highly compatible with this genre. The Rental service offered on the company’s website also steadily increased the number of rentals as its unique-user base grew, contributing to higher revenue.」
E-book sales remained strong, and the increased use of the Rental service also contributed to higher revenue. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「The company’s e-book revenue has continued to increase steadily since fiscal 2015, when it began full-scale e-book sales.」
E-book sales grew substantially against a backdrop of a strengthened sales structure and an expanded manga lineup, advancing their development as a revenue source. - FY2019-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「E-book sales, which are highly compatible with manga, also grew substantially.」
The company continues to expand e-book sales in tandem with the expansion of its manga lineup. - FY2019-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「In addition, e-book sales, which are highly compatible with manga, expanded substantially as the manga lineup was expanded.」
The company continues to highlight the expansion of e-book sales accompanying the expansion of its manga lineup. - FY2019-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「In addition, e-book sales, which are highly compatible with manga, grew substantially as the manga lineup was expanded.」
E-book sales grew as the manga lineup expanded, and the company continues its efforts to develop e-books as a new revenue source. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「During the fiscal year, the company strengthened its sales structure and, because its books were highly compatible with e-books, succeeded in expanding e-book revenue by more than the market-size ratio between print and e-books, making a substantial contribution to performance.」
The company strengthened its sales structure through e-book distributors and said it achieved sales growth exceeding the market-size ratio. - FY2018-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Sales increased substantially year on year, as e-book sales, including the new “Rental” service, performed strongly.」
E-book sales, including “Rental” offered through the app and website, performed strongly, and the company continues to highlight their contribution as a revenue source. - FY2018-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Sales increased substantially year on year, as e-book sales, including the new “Rental” service, performed strongly.」
E-book sales, including “Rental,” contributed to higher publishing revenue, and the company continues to develop them as a new revenue source. - FY2018-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「The company also began offering the new “Rental” service on its website on 27 June 2017, following its earlier release on the app.」
Following the app version, the company launched “Rental” on its website on 27 June, advancing the expansion of revenue sources through e-book sales. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「The company also worked actively to generate new revenue sources through e-book sales for dedicated e-book devices and smartphones, including the new “Rental” service on its content-viewing app.」
The company launched the paid “Rental” service on its content-viewing app, putting in place a new revenue source through e-book sales. - FY2017-Q3First statedAnnual report
「The company also worked to secure new revenue streams by actively pursuing e-book sales for dedicated e-readers and smartphones.」
The company has newly outlined measures to broaden revenue sources for its publishing business through sales for dedicated e-book devices and smartphones.