The Tokyo stock market extended its winning streak to 4 sessions on 24 September. Among game and entertainment stocks, Konami Group rebounded on expectations of an upgrade, while Imagineer Co.,Ltd.'s announcement of a new Sanrio Characters title and strong performance by new domestic releases also attracted attention.
The Tokyo market extended its winning streak to 4 sessions on 24 September, with the Nikkei Stock Average rising sharply from the previous day and closing broadly higher. The Nikkei 225 also traded near its high at times, making game and entertainment stocks a focus of market attention.
Among major game-related stocks, Konami Group rebounded. CLSA Securities was reportedly considering upgrading its rating on the company and revising its price target upward.
Bandai Namco Holdings widened its losses at times, while Capcom, Sony Group and Nintendo showed mixed performance. Nihon Falcom's new release was performing strongly and attracted attention in market coverage.
Imagineer Co.,Ltd. announced that Sanrio Characters: Miracle Match Magical Tag would be released for Nintendo Switch 2 on 26 November 2026. The team action game, which features popular Sanrio characters, attracted market attention, and the company's shares rebounded.