Strong theater production utilization and contribution to earnings
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- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, revenue was ¥27,275 million, up 14.6% year on year, and segment profit was ¥1,723 million, compared with a segment loss of ¥1,182 million in the same period of the previous year.」
Several kabuki and commercial theater productions were well received and performed well, and the theater business swung from a segment loss in the previous year to a profit of ¥1,723 million. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, revenue for the six-month period ended 30 September was ¥12,901 million, up 17.8% year on year, and segment profit was ¥489 million, compared with a segment loss of ¥923 million in the same period of the previous year.」
Several kabuki and commercial theater productions performed well and were well received, and the theater business swung from a loss of ¥923 million in the same period of the previous year to a profit of ¥489 million. - FY2025-H1Popular performances alongside a wider segment lossAnnual report
「Kabukiza achieved results exceeding those of the previous period, with a topical lineup each month, including the May Grand Kabuki: Dankikusai, the June Grand Kabuki, and Kyogoku Natsuhiko's scripted Fox Flower, performed at the August Noryo Kabuki. As a result, revenue for the six-month period ended 30 September was ¥10,952 million, down 4.7% year on year, and the segment loss was ¥923 million, compared with a segment loss of ¥722 million in the same period of the previous year.」
While multiple kabuki and commercial theater productions performed well and were well received, theater-business revenue declined, and the segment loss widened from ¥722 million to ¥923 million. - FY2025-Q1Popular performances alongside a wider segment lossAnnual report
「At Shinbashi Enbujō, performances including Yamato Takeru in March, Matsuri GALA in April, Tonkatsu Rock and Azuma Odori in May, among others, were very well received.」
While several performances were very well received, theater-business revenue declined 8.6% year on year, and the segment loss widened to ¥514 million from a loss of ¥304 million in the same period of the previous year. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「In this fiscal year, which marks the 10th anniversary of the reopening of Kabukiza, Kabukiza has put together a lineup of topical performances with changing themes each month, including the April Grand Kabuki: Hōōsai, held during the reopening anniversary month, the May Dankikusai, August Noryo Kabuki, September Shuzensai, November Kichirei Kaomise and February Saruwak祭.」
The company reported multiple performances marking the 10th anniversary of the reopening of Kabukiza, as well as new and classical productions and strong results at each theater. Revenue from the theater business increased 7.4%, while the segment loss narrowed from ¥1,059 million to ¥704 million. - FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「The Japan Association of Public Theaters Kabuki tour resumed for the first time in 4 years. It traveled to 38 venues nationwide on the association's eastern and western routes and was well received. As a result, revenue for the first nine months of the current fiscal year amounted to ¥18,258 million, up 8.6% year on year, and the segment recorded a loss of ¥891 million, compared with a segment loss of ¥1,299 million in the previous corresponding period.」
The Japan Association of Public Theaters Kabuki tour resumed for the first time in 4 years and traveled to 38 venues nationwide. Revenue from the theater business increased 8.6%, and the segment loss narrowed from ¥1,299 million in the previous corresponding period to ¥891 million. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Kabukiza staged performances commemorating the 10th anniversary of its reopening, and April's "Hōō-sai April Grand Kabuki" was highly successful. From April onward, performances used a two-part format, and from June sales of single-act viewing seats also resumed, enabling a return toward the pre-pandemic performance format.」
Kabukiza resumed two-part performances and sales of single-act viewing seats, advancing the return to the pre-pandemic performance format. While several theaters staged successful productions, some performances were canceled, and revenue from the theater business increased 14.8% while the segment loss narrowed from ¥1,331 million to ¥722 million. - FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Kabukiza staged "March Grand Kabuki," "Hōō-sai April Grand Kabuki" and "Dan-kiku Festival May Grand Kabuki." Performances had previously used a three-part format, but starting with "Hōō-sai April Grand Kabuki" in April, they shifted to a two-part day-and-evening format.」
Kabukiza staged performances from March through May and shifted from the previous three-part format to a two-part day-and-evening format in April. Revenue from the theater business increased 17.1%, and the segment loss narrowed from ¥749 million in the previous corresponding period to ¥304 million. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「In November and December, the "Thirteenth Ichikawa Danjuro Hakuen Inauguration Performance: Eighth Ichikawa Shinnosuke's First Stage" was held. Both months were highly successful and made a significant contribution to earnings.」
The name-appearing performance was held in November and December, and both months were highly successful. Revenue from the theater business increased 44.1%, and the segment loss narrowed from ¥4,068 million to ¥1,059 million. - FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, revenue for the first nine months of the current fiscal year amounted to ¥16,816 million, up 49.5% year on year, and the segment recorded a loss of ¥1,299 million, compared with a segment loss of ¥3,597 million in the previous corresponding period.」
Performances were staged at several theaters, and the name-appearing performances at Kabukiza and productions at Shinbashi Enbujo were successful and performed well. Revenue from the theater business increased 49.5%, and the segment loss narrowed from the previous corresponding period, although the segment remained loss-making. - FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, revenue for the first half of the current fiscal year amounted to ¥10,015 million, up 40.6% year on year, and the segment recorded a loss of ¥1,331 million, compared with a segment loss of ¥2,520 million in the previous corresponding period.」
Performances resumed at several theaters, and some productions performed well and were well received. Revenue from the theater business increased 40.6%, and the segment loss narrowed from the previous corresponding period, although the segment remained loss-making. - FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, revenue for the first quarter of the current fiscal year amounted to ¥5,161 million, up 55.8% year on year, and the segment recorded a loss of ¥749 million, compared with a segment loss of ¥1,265 million in the previous corresponding period.」
Revenue from the theater business increased 55.8%, and the segment loss narrowed from ¥1,265 million in the previous corresponding period to ¥749 million. The continuation of the three-part performance format and favorable reception of several productions were also noted. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, revenue amounted to ¥15,728 million, up 115.0% year on year, and the segment recorded a loss of ¥4,068 million, compared with a segment loss of ¥4,268 million in the previous corresponding period.」
Several theatrical productions were well received or highly successful, and revenue from the theater business increased 115.0%, while the segment loss narrowed from the previous year. However, the segment remained loss-making for the full year. - FY2022-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「As a result, revenue for the first nine months of the current fiscal year amounted to ¥11,249 million, up 155.1% year on year, and the segment recorded a loss of ¥3,597 million, compared with a segment loss of ¥2,717 million in the previous corresponding period.」
While the resumption of performances and several well-received and successful productions were noted, revenue from the theater business increased, and the segment loss expanded from ¥2,717 million in the previous corresponding period to ¥3,597 million. - FY2022-Q2Revenue growth; wider segment lossAnnual report
「As a result, revenue for the first half of the current fiscal year amounted to ¥7,124 million, up 243.8% year on year, and the segment recorded a loss of ¥2,520 million, compared with a segment loss of ¥1,303 million in the previous corresponding period.」
While the resumption of performances, strong results by some productions and monetization through live streaming of performances without an audience were noted, revenue from the theater business increased 243.8% year on year, and the segment loss expanded from ¥1,303 million to ¥2,520 million. - FY2022-Q1Revenue growth; wider segment lossAnnual report
「To prevent the spread of COVID-19, theater productions at Shochiku's directly operated theaters continued to limit audience capacity, implement thorough infection-control measures and stage performances with due regard for audience safety and peace of mind. However, following the declaration of a state of emergency, some performances scheduled for April and May were canceled for part or all of their runs.」
While some productions performed well or were successful after performances resumed, some performances were canceled due to the declaration of a state of emergency. Revenue from the theater business increased 281.4% year on year, but the segment loss expanded from ¥642 million to ¥1,265 million. - FY2021Overall deficit, partial resumption and monthly profitabilityAnnual report
「The business recovered to the point where the theater posted a monthly profit from the February performances. As a result, revenue amounted to ¥7,317 million, down 74.4% year on year, and the segment recorded a loss of ¥4,268 million, compared with segment earnings of ¥742 million in the previous corresponding period.」
While the resumption of performances and the theater's monthly profit in February provided examples of recovery, revenue for the year fell 74.4% and the segment recorded a loss. - FY2021-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「At Shochiku's directly operated theaters, we continued to maintain audience utilization at 50% or less and staged performances with due regard for audience safety and peace of mind. Performances at Kabukiza were canceled from March through July, but "March Grand Kabuki" was recorded without an audience and distributed free of charge on a video-sharing site, receiving a favorable response.」
While individual achievements including resumed performances, video recordings, live streaming and collaborative events at Kabukiza, Shinbashi Enbujo, Osaka Shochikuza and Minamiza were noted, revenue from the theater business fell 79.4% year on year and the segment recorded a loss of ¥2,717 million. - FY2021-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「Performances at Kabukiza were canceled from March through July, but "March Grand Kabuki" was recorded without an audience and distributed free of charge on a video-sharing site, receiving a favorable response. The "Thirteenth Ichikawa Danjuro Hakuen Inauguration Performance," scheduled for May through July, was postponed. Performances resumed with "August Kabuki," staged under comprehensive measures and in compliance with infection-control guidelines, using a four-part format for the first time. Although audience capacity was limited to 50% or less, theater measures were well received by audiences who had eagerly awaited the resumption, and the run concluded without any infections among performers or audiences. As a result, revenue for the first half of the current fiscal year amounted to ¥2,072 million, down 85.5% year on year, and the segment recorded a loss of ¥1,303 million, compared with segment earnings of ¥443 million in the previous corresponding period.」
Performances resumed at Kabukiza in August and the run concluded without any infections, but cancellations and postponements from March through July and canceled performances at other theaters caused revenue from the theater business to fall 85.5%, turning the previous corresponding period's profit into a loss. - FY2021-Q1WorsenedAnnual report
「To prevent the spread of COVID-19, we continued to cancel productions at our directly operated theaters, including Kabukiza, Shinbashi Enbujo, Osaka Shochikuza and Minamiza, from March onward in response to government requests. During this period, we prepared to resume operations, but the declaration of a state of emergency ultimately resulted in all productions produced by the Company, including those at directly operated theaters, being canceled or postponed during the first quarter of the current fiscal year.」
Unlike the strong performance of individual productions previously, all productions produced by the Company, including those at directly operated theaters, were canceled or postponed. Revenue fell 87.5% year on year, and the segment recorded a loss of ¥642 million. - FY2020WorsenedAnnual report
「As a result, revenue amounted to ¥26,557 million, up 0.6% year on year, and segment earnings amounted to ¥681 million, down 65.1%.」
While many productions were successful or well received, revenue for the theater business as a whole increased only marginally, and segment earnings fell 65.1% year on year. - FY2020-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「As a result, revenue for the first nine months of the current fiscal year amounted to ¥19,718 million, down 1.1% year on year, and segment earnings amounted to ¥235 million, down 85.2%.」
While many productions were highly successful or well received, revenue for the theater business as a whole fell below the previous corresponding period, and segment earnings also declined 85.2%. - FY2020-Q2Revenue up, segment earnings downAnnual report
「As a result, revenue for the first half of the current fiscal year amounted to ¥13,235 million, up 6.2% year on year, and segment earnings amounted to ¥383 million, down 65.1%.」
While productions at Kabukiza, Shinbashi Enbujo, Osaka Shochikuza, Minamiza and other venues were highly successful or well received, revenue for the theater business as a whole increased, while segment earnings fell below the previous corresponding period. - FY2020-Q1WorsenedAnnual report
「Kabukiza performed well, led by "March Grand Kabuki" and the annual "Dan-kiku Festival May Grand Kabuki." At Shinbashi Enbujo, "Takizawa Kabuki ZERO" in April and May performed to strong attendance. At Osaka Shochikuza, "Kansai Johnny's Jr. SPRING SPECIAL SHOW 2019" in March and "Laughter Brings Good Fortune: Sei Yoshimoto, the Female Show Business Mogul" in May also performed to strong attendance. At Minamiza, "Tamasaburo Bando Special Performance" in March performed well, while the large-scale event "Kyoto Mirai Matsuri 2019," held in May with the auditorium converted to a flat-floor layout, attracted attention. Other productions, including Roppongi Kabuki "Rashomon" and Nissay Theatre's "Queen Elizabeth," contributed to earnings. As a result, revenue for the first quarter of the current fiscal year amounted to ¥6,375 million, up 5.9% year on year, and segment earnings amounted to ¥87 million, down 85.6%.」
Individual productions performed well, achieved strong attendance or attracted attention. Although revenue for the theater business as a whole increased, segment earnings fell 85.6% year on year. - FY2019-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「"August Grand Kabuki" was highly successful, led by the new kabuki productions "Shinjū Tsukiyo Hoshi no Ya," based on a classic rakugo story, and the third installment of "Tōkaidōchū Hizakurige."」
Popular and new productions at Kabukiza, Shinbashi Enbujo, Osaka Shochikuza and Minamiza were well received or highly successful. Revenue from the theater business increased 10.4% year on year, and segment earnings increased 73.3%. - FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「"August Grand Kabuki" was highly successful, led by the new kabuki productions "Shinjū Tsukiyo Hoshi no Ya," based on a classic rakugo story, and the third installment of "Tōkaidōchū Hizakurige."」
Popular and new productions at Kabukiza, Shinbashi Enbujo and Osaka Shochikuza were well received or highly successful. Revenue from the theater business increased 1.1% year on year, and segment earnings increased 9.5%. - FY2019-Q1Lower Sales, Higher ProfitAnnual report
「As a result, revenue for the first quarter of the current fiscal year amounted to ¥6,019 million, down 3.0% year on year, and segment earnings amounted to ¥609 million, up 38.6%.」
Productions at Kabukiza and other venues performed well and were successful, and segment earnings increased, while revenue from the theater business fell below the previous corresponding period. - FY2018-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「At Shinbashi Enbujo, "Takizawa Kabuki 2017" was performed in April and May, bringing the cumulative number of performances over 600 in 12 years. In June, "Tokyo Comedy: Atami Goro Ichiza" was well received with Norika Fujiwara as a guest. Super Kabuki II "One Piece" was restaged in October and November and was a major success.」
Individual productions included one with more than 600 performances in total, as well as successful and highly successful productions. However, revenue for the theater business as a whole fell 2.1% year on year, and segment earnings fell 44.4%. - FY2018-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Kabukiza performed well, led by "March Grand Kabuki" and "Dan-kiku Festival May Grand Kabuki." At Shinbashi Enbujo, "Takizawa Kabuki 2017," and at Osaka Shochikuza, "Kansai Johnny's Jr. Spring SHOW Battle" and "May Kabuki" were performed to strong attendance. In addition, "Akasaka Grand Kabuki" at Akasaka ACT Theater in April and "May Kabuki" at Meijiza contributed to earnings. As a result, revenue for the first quarter of the current fiscal year amounted to ¥6,205 million, up 6.9% year on year, and segment earnings amounted to ¥439 million, up 32.1%.」
Kabukiza and other venues performed well, and several theater productions achieved strong attendance and contributed to earnings. Both revenue and segment earnings for the theater business exceeded the previous corresponding period. - FY2017WorsenedAnnual report
「As a result, revenue amounted to ¥25,142 million, down 2.3% year on year, and segment earnings amounted to ¥2,413 million, down 9.2%.」
While successful individual productions and popular productions were noted, revenue and segment earnings for the theater business as a whole fell below the previous year. - FY2017-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「As a result, revenue for the first nine months of the current fiscal year amounted to ¥18,451 million, down 7.0% year on year, and segment earnings amounted to ¥1,649 million, down 18.8%.」
While successful and highly successful productions at venues including Kabukiza, Shinbashi Enbujo and Osaka Shochikuza were noted, revenue and segment earnings for the theater business as a whole fell below the previous corresponding period. - FY2017-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「As a result, revenue for the first half of the current fiscal year amounted to ¥11,874 million, down 8.4% year on year, and segment earnings amounted to ¥757 million, down 32.0%.」
While successful and highly successful productions at venues including Kabukiza, Shinbashi Enbujo and Osaka Shochikuza were noted, revenue and segment earnings for the theater business as a whole fell below the previous corresponding period. - FY2017-Q1First statedAnnual report
「Productions including "Takizawa Kabuki 2016" and "Gekidan Shinkansen: Ran Ō" at Shinbashi Enbujo and Super Kabuki II "One Piece" at Osaka Shochikuza performed strongly. In addition, commissioned productions of Super Kabuki II "One Piece" at Hakataza and "April Kabuki" at Meijiza contributed to earnings. As a result, revenue for the first quarter of the current fiscal year amounted to ¥5,802 million, down 12.1% year on year, and segment earnings amounted to ¥332 million, down 23.4%.」
While strong performance and contributions to earnings by individual productions were noted, revenue and segment earnings for the theater business as a whole fell below the previous corresponding period.