A strategy positioning the anime business as the fourth pillar and a growth driver

「In the IP and Anime business, TOHO CO.,LTD, TOHO Global Co., Ltd., and its consolidated subsidiaries are working to actively develop the IP handled by the Group in Japan and overseas.」

「当社グループは、同社をグループに迎え入れることにより、成長ドライバーとして掲げている IP・アニメ関連分野の宣伝イベント・展示事業を拡大し、さらなる企業価値向上を図ってまいります。」

「As a result, operating revenue in the IP and animation business was ¥75,265 million, up 8.5% from the previous fiscal year, and operating profit was ¥17,296 million, down 22.2%. The main components of the above operating revenue were ¥34,112 million from the use and licensing of film and video content, up 24.9% from the previous fiscal year, and ¥15,905 million from the use and licensing of merchandising rights and other rights, up 9.0%.」

「In the IP and animation business, TOHO CO., LTD. generated a significant contribution to performance from domestic and overseas distribution and various distribution fees for TOHO animation titles in which it invested in production, including “My Hero Academia,” “Jujutsu Kaisen,” “The Apothecary Diaries,” “Haikyu!!” and “Dr.STONE.” Merchandising rights revenue for “Jujutsu Kaisen,” “Haikyu!!” and “Godzilla” also increased in Japan and overseas. Sales of theatrical programs and character goods for films distributed by the Company, including “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Infinity Castle — Chapter 1: Akaza Returns” and “Detective Conan: One-eyed Flashback,” remained strong. Sales of “Godzilla” products also increased, led by the newly launched “Godzilla Card Game.” The second ride attraction offering an immersive experience of the world of “Godzilla,” “Godzilla the Ride: Great Clash,” also began operations.」

「Double TOHO animation's workforce by 2032 and achieve operating profit of at least 200% of the February 2025 fiscal-year level in the IP and animation business」

「In the film business, TOHO CO., LTD. generated substantial revenue from domestic and overseas distribution and merchandising rights for TOHO animation titles in which it invested in production, including “My Hero Academia,” “Haikyu!!,” “Jujutsu Kaisen,” “Kaiju No. 8,” “SPY×FAMILY,” “Frieren: Beyond Journey's End” and “The Apothecary Diaries,” as well as from various distribution fees, making a significant contribution to performance. Anime content utilization, a major component of the above operating revenue, was ¥14,588 million, up 42.9% year on year.」

「In the film business, TOHO CO., LTD. generated substantial revenue from domestic and overseas distribution and merchandising rights for TOHO animation titles in which it invested in production, including “Haikyu!!,” “My Hero Academia,” “Jujutsu Kaisen,” “SPY×FAMILY,” “Frieren: Beyond Journey's End” and “The Apothecary Diaries,” as well as from various distribution fees, making a significant contribution to performance. Anime content utilization, a major component of the above operating revenue, was ¥7,743 million, up 47.6% year on year.」

「In the games business, TOHO Games' “Jujutsu Kaisen: Phantom Parade” performed well, surpassing 4 million downloads. In this way, TOHO animation titles are driving the performance of the Group as a whole by expanding a broad range of businesses, including packaged products, distribution and merchandising licenses, not only in Japan but also overseas.」

「In the IP and animation business, TOHO CO., LTD. generated substantial revenue from domestic and overseas distribution and various distribution fees for TOHO animation titles in which it invested in production, including “My Hero Academia,” “Jujutsu Kaisen,” “The Apothecary Diaries,” “Haikyu!!” and “Dr.STONE.” Merchandising rights revenue for “Jujutsu Kaisen,” “Haikyu!!” and “Godzilla” also increased in Japan and overseas. Sales of theatrical programs and character goods for films distributed by the Company, including “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Infinity Castle — Chapter 1: Akaza Returns” and “Detective Conan: One-eyed Flashback,” remained strong. Sales of “Godzilla” products also increased, led by the newly launched “Godzilla Card Game.” The second ride attraction offering an immersive experience of the world of “Godzilla,” “Godzilla the Ride: Great Clash,” also began operations.」

「In the visual content business, TOHO㈱ generated various distribution payments in addition to domestic and overseas streaming and merchandising-rights income from TOHO animation titles in which it had invested, including "僕のヒーローアカデミア", "呪術廻戦", "SPY×FAMILY", "BLUE GIANT", "ハイキュー！！", "Dr.STONE" and "ちびゴジラ". Anime content usage, a major component of the operating revenue noted above, was ¥10,208 million, up 52.1% year on year for the same quarter.」

「In the film business, TOHO CO., LTD. generated revenue from domestic and overseas distribution and merchandising rights for TOHO animation titles in which it invested in production, including “My Hero Academia,” “Jujutsu Kaisen,” “SPY×FAMILY,” “BLUE GIANT,” “Dr.STONE” and “Chibi Godzilla,” as well as from various distribution fees.」

「In the film business, TOHO animation's 10th anniversary project generated significant excitement at the TOHO animation 10th Anniversary Grand Festival in September.」

「In the film business, TOHO animation's 10th anniversary project was launched, with a diverse lineup including “Jujutsu Kaisen,” “My Hero Academia,” “SPY×FAMILY” and “Teasing Master Takagi-san,” along with various initiatives involving television anime, films and merchandising.」

「Under Long-Term Vision 2032, the animation business is positioned as the “fourth core pillar” after film, theater and real estate in preparation for the Company's 100th anniversary. The Company will concentrate management resources on animation as a growth driver for the Group and focus on developing a diverse, multilayered and long-term business.」