Community-Focused Operations as an Urban Cinema
First written in FY2016. 10 of 32 entries say "Worsened", first in FY2021-Q2. Latest entry: FY2027-H1.
Tokyo Theatres Company moved to the "Worse" side of this theme in 2021.
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- FY2027-H1RestatedAnnual report
「Existing cinemas operated at high capacity, mainly on the strength of titles such as “The Eve of War,” “Shirat” and “Enjo,” but revenue declined year on year due to the impact of closing 1 cinema with 2 screens in the previous fiscal year. The number of cinemas and screens at the end of the interim period remained unchanged from the end of the previous fiscal year at 6 cinemas and 16 screens.」
Existing cinemas operated at high capacity, but revenue continued to decline due to the impact of closures in the previous fiscal year. The cinema network was maintained at 6 cinemas and 16 screens. - FY2026WorsenedAnnual report
「As of the end of the fiscal year, the number of cinemas and screens had decreased by 1 cinema and 2 screens from the end of the previous fiscal year, to 6 cinemas and 16 screens.」
The cinema network contracted from 7 cinemas and 18 screens at the end of the previous fiscal year to 6 cinemas and 16 screens, a decrease of 1 cinema and 2 screens. - FY2026-H1WorsenedAnnual report
「The number of cinemas and screens at the end of the interim period was unchanged from the end of the previous fiscal year, at 7 cinemas and 18 screens. 「シネ・リーブル池袋」, comprising 2 screens, is scheduled to close on 31 January 2026.」
The cinema network remains at 7 cinemas and 18 screens, while the planned closure of 2 screens at シネ・リーブル池袋 on 31 January 2026 was newly disclosed. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「Renovation work was carried out at 「シネ・リーブル神戸」 and 「テアトル梅田」, among other initiatives, to improve the viewing environment. Films including 『ルックバック』, 『ロボット・ドリームズ』 and 『アット・ザ・ベンチ』 performed strongly, and revenue at existing cinemas was approximately level with the previous fiscal year, but revenue declined year on year due to the impact of closing 1 cinema and 3 screens in the previous fiscal year. At the end of the fiscal year, the number of cinemas and screens was 7 cinemas and 18 screens, unchanged from the end of the previous fiscal year.」
Renovations were carried out at シネ・リーブル神戸 and テアトル梅田 to improve the viewing environment. The cinema network was maintained at 7 cinemas and 18 screens. - FY2024WorsenedAnnual report
「The number of cinemas and screens at the end of the fiscal year decreased by 1 cinema and 3 screens from the end of the previous fiscal year, to 7 cinemas and 18 screens, following the closure of 「新所沢レッツシネパーク」 on 29 February 2024.」
The planned closure of 新所沢レッツシネパーク, which had been scheduled through the previous quarter, was carried out, and the cinema network contracted from 8 cinemas and 21 screens to 7 cinemas and 18 screens. - FY2024-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「The number of cinemas and screens at the end of the quarter was unchanged from the end of the previous fiscal year, at 8 cinemas and 21 screens. 「新所沢レッツシネパーク」 is scheduled to close on 29 February 2024.」
The cinema network remained unchanged from the end of the previous fiscal year at 8 cinemas and 21 screens, while the planned closure of 新所沢レッツシネパーク remains in place. - FY2024-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「The number of cinemas and screens at the end of the quarter was unchanged from the end of the previous fiscal year, at 8 cinemas and 21 screens. 「新所沢レッツシネパーク」 is scheduled to close on 29 February 2024.」
The cinema network was maintained at 8 cinemas and 21 screens, while the planned closure of 新所沢レッツシネパーク on 29 February 2024 was newly disclosed. - FY2023Clarification of each cinema's concept and explicit focus on acquiring new customersAnnual report
「While working to secure strong content, our group's cinemas are clarifying the concept of each cinema and seeking to acquire new customers.」
In addition to the traditional focus on local community ties and creating distinctive value, clarification of each cinema's concept and acquisition of new customers were explicitly identified as initiatives. - FY2023-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「The priority preventive measures were lifted in March 2022, enabling normal operations during the current quarter (cumulative), and films including 『希望と絶望 その涙を誰も知らない』, 『さかなのこ』 and 『ケイコ 目を澄ませて』 performed strongly, resulting in a substantial year-on-year increase in revenue, although revenue did not recover to pre-pandemic levels. The number of cinemas and screens at the end of the quarter decreased by 1 cinema and 2 screens from the end of the previous fiscal year, to 8 cinemas and 21 screens, following the closure of 「テアトル梅田」 on 30 September 2022.」
Revenue increased as normal operations resumed and films performed strongly, while it remained below pre-pandemic levels and the cinema network stood at 8 cinemas and 21 screens. - FY2023-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「Compared with the same period of the previous year, the priority preventive measures were lifted in March 2022, enabling normal operations during the current quarter (cumulative), and films including 『希望と絶望 その涙を誰も知らない』, 『さかなのこ』 and 『ONE PIECE FILM RED』 performed strongly, resulting in a substantial year-on-year increase in revenue, although revenue did not recover to pre-pandemic levels. The number of cinemas and screens at the end of the quarter decreased by 1 cinema and 2 screens from the end of the previous fiscal year, to 8 cinemas and 21 screens, following the closure of 「テアトル梅田」 on 30 September 2022.」
Revenue increased as operating restrictions were lifted and films performed strongly, while the cinema network contracted from 9 cinemas and 23 screens to 8 cinemas and 21 screens following the closure of テアトル梅田 and remained below pre-pandemic levels. - FY2023-Q1Revenue increased as operating restrictions were lifted and films performed stronglyAnnual report
「Compared with the same period of the previous year, operating restrictions associated with the priority preventive measures were lifted, and films including 『名探偵コナン ハロウィンの花嫁』, 『ツユクサ』 and 『シャンタル・アケルマン映画祭』 performed strongly, resulting in a substantial year-on-year increase in revenue.」
With operating restrictions at cinemas lifted and strong-performing films contributing, cinema admissions revenue increased substantially year on year. The number of cinemas and screens was maintained at 9 cinemas and 23 screens. - FY2022RestatedAnnual report
「Revenue increased year on year as operating restrictions to prevent the spread of COVID-19 were eased compared with the previous fiscal year and films including 『ちょっと思い出しただけ』, 『ドライブ・マイ・カー』 and 『さがす』 performed strongly, but it did not recover to pre-COVID levels, resulting in a substantial loss. At the end of the fiscal year, the operating network comprised 9 cinemas and 23 screens.」
Revenue increased as operating restrictions were eased and films performed strongly, but did not return to pre-COVID levels. The network was maintained at 9 cinemas and 23 screens. - FY2022-Q3Revenue increased as operating restrictions were eased and films performed strongly, but remained below pre-COVID levelsAnnual report
「Revenue increased year on year as operating restrictions to prevent the spread of COVID-19 were eased compared with the same period of the previous year and films including 『名探偵コナン 緋色の弾丸』 performed strongly, but it did not recover to pre-COVID levels, resulting in a substantial loss. The number of cinemas and screens at the end of the quarter was unchanged from the end of the previous fiscal year, at 9 cinemas and 23 screens.」
Cinema admissions revenue increased year on year as operating restrictions were eased and films performed strongly, but did not return to pre-COVID levels, and substantial losses continued. The cinema network was maintained at 9 cinemas and 23 screens. - FY2022-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Due to the declaration of a state of emergency, all cinemas were forced to close for approximately 2 months in the same period of the previous year. In the current quarter (cumulative), although some cinemas were closed, major cinemas in the Kanto region were able to remain open with reduced hours, and films including 『名探偵コナン 緋色の弾丸』 and 『くれなずめ』 performed strongly, resulting in a substantial year-on-year increase in revenue. The number of cinemas and screens at the end of the quarter was unchanged from the end of the previous fiscal year, at 9 cinemas and 23 screens.」
Some cinemas remained closed or operated on reduced hours, while major cinemas in the Kanto region remained open, maintaining a network of 9 cinemas and 23 screens. - FY2022-Q1Temporary cinema closures and reduced operating hoursAnnual report
「Although all cinemas were forced to close for approximately 1 month in the same quarter of the previous year, some cinemas closed during the current quarter in response to the third state of emergency declaration. However, major cinemas in the Kanto region were able to continue operating with reduced hours, and films including "Detective Conan: The Scarlet Bullet," "Kurenazume" and "Rurouni Kenshin: The Final" performed strongly, resulting in a substantial year-on-year increase in revenue. At the end of the current quarter, the number of cinemas and screens was unchanged from the end of the previous fiscal year at 9 cinemas and 23 screens.」
While some cinemas remained closed and operated with reduced hours, major cinemas continued operating, and the cinema network was maintained at 9 cinemas and 23 screens. - FY2021WorsenedAnnual report
「Because operations on 1 of the 4 screens at Cine Libre Kobe ended on 18 October 2020, the operating structure at the end of the fiscal year comprised 9 cinemas and 23 screens.」
Following the end of operations on 1 screen at Cine Libre Kobe, the cinema network comprised 9 cinemas and 23 screens, down from 24 screens in the previous year. - FY2021-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「On 18 October 2020, Cine Libre Kobe ended operations on 1 of its 4 screens. At the end of the current quarter, the cinema network comprised 9 cinemas and 23 screens, down 1 screen from the end of the previous fiscal year.」
Operations on 1 screen at Cine Libre Kobe ended, reducing the cinema network to 9 cinemas and 23 screens. - FY2021-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「Although "The Debut of the Third Year," released in August, was a hit, revenue declined substantially year on year because all cinemas were closed in response to requests from local authorities and operations remained partly restricted after reopening, including through the sale of alternate seats. At the end of the current quarter, the number of cinemas and screens was unchanged from the end of the previous fiscal year at 9 cinemas and 24 screens. On 18 October 2020, Cine Libre Kobe ended operations on 1 of its 4 screens.」
After all cinemas closed, operations resumed but restrictions such as the sale of alternate seats continued, and the closure of 1 screen at Cine Libre Kobe was also disclosed. - FY2021-Q1Cinema closures and reopenings in response to the pandemicAnnual report
「All cinemas were closed from April in response to requests from local authorities. Operations resumed sequentially from late May after implementing infection-prevention measures, but revenue declined substantially year on year because of delays in new film releases and calls for people to refrain from going out.」
All cinemas closed and then resumed operations sequentially after infection-prevention measures were implemented, but revenue declined because of delays in new film releases and calls for people to refrain from going out. - FY2020-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「At the end of the current quarter, the number of cinemas and screens was unchanged from the end of the previous fiscal year at 9 cinemas and 24 screens.」
The cinema network has been maintained at 9 cinemas and 24 screens, unchanged from the end of the previous fiscal year. - FY2020-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「At the end of the current quarter, the number of cinemas and screens was unchanged from the end of the previous fiscal year at 9 cinemas and 24 screens.」
The operating base of the urban cinema business has been maintained at 9 cinemas and 24 screens, unchanged from the end of the previous fiscal year. - FY2019-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「At the end of the current quarter, the number of cinemas and screens was unchanged from the end of the previous fiscal year at 9 cinemas and 24 screens.」
The cinema network has been maintained at 9 cinemas and 24 screens, unchanged from the end of the previous fiscal year. - FY2018ReframedAnnual report
「The film exhibition business will pursue the development of niche markets and work to develop new, distinctive genres. Viewing the shift in cinemas from places to watch films to places where customers can enjoy diverse content as an opportunity, we will pursue initiatives including ODS (screenings of content other than films) and deepen our relationship with customers by creating services rooted in local communities, with the aim of creating added value distinct from multiplex cinemas.」
In addition to the conventional operation of urban, community-focused cinemas, initiatives became more specific in the direction of transforming cinemas into venues for diverse content through niche markets, ODS and local services. - FY2018-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「At the end of the current quarter, the number of cinemas and screens increased by 1 screen from the end of the previous fiscal year to 9 cinemas and 24 screens, following the opening of the annex at Cine Libre Kobe on 3 November 2017.」
The opening of the annex at Cine Libre Kobe was reflected in the results, expanding the cinema network to 9 cinemas and 24 screens. - FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「At the end of the current quarter, the number of cinemas and screens was unchanged from the end of the previous fiscal year at 9 cinemas and 23 screens. On 3 November 2017, an annex with 1 screen opened at Cine Libre Kobe, bringing the theater to 4 screens.」
The annex at Cine Libre Kobe opened with 1 screen, resulting in a specific expansion record that brought the theater to 4 screens. - FY2018-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Revenue increased year on year, owing to the strong performance of films including "In This Corner of the World," "BLAME! (Blame)," and "Beauty and the Beast," as well as the near doubling of sales at Shin-Tokorozawa Let's Cine Park following its renovation.」
The specific result of the existing theater renovation was disclosed: sales nearly doubled. - FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「Shin-Tokorozawa Let's Cine Park reopened after renovation on 16 December 2016 as a cinema where all seats are premium seats available at regular admission prices.」
As a measure to enhance the operational and facility value of urban cinemas, the conversion to premium seats throughout, carried out in the previous fiscal year, has been confirmed in the full-year results. - FY2017-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Shin-Tokorozawa Let's Cine Park reopened after renovation on 16 December 2016 as a cinema where all seats are premium seats available at regular admission prices.」
As a measure to enhance the value of existing theaters, a renovated cinema with premium seats throughout reopened. - FY2017-Q2Disclosure of a specific renovation scheduleAnnual report
「*Shin-Tokorozawa Let's Cine Park is scheduled to reopen after renovation on 16 December 2016.」
As a measure to maintain and enhance the value of existing theaters, the scheduled renovation date for Shin-Tokorozawa Let's Cine Park was specifically disclosed. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「The film exhibition business will operate as an urban cinema focused primarily on screening culturally sophisticated non-mainstream films, curate programs rooted in the local community, and seek to maintain and enhance the value of its theaters in terms of both operations and facilities.」
Film selection, community focus, and both operational and facility improvements are the basic measures for the film exhibition business.