Game and entertainment stocks were generally weak in Tokyo trading on 15 October, while ケイブ hit its daily limit with buy orders queued after its first-quarter results were received as a positive surprise. Meanwhile, 松竹 saw some buying return, while SKジャパン extended its sharp decline.
The broader Tokyo stock market fell for a 6th consecutive session, with the Nikkei Stock Average ending trading at ¥64,425.95, down approximately ¥3,318 from the previous day. Declines in AI and semiconductor-related stocks, influenced by the U.S. market, weighed on the market as a whole, although some domestic-demand stocks and companies reporting earnings attracted buying.
Among game and entertainment-related stocks, 36 of the tracked names rose, 60 fell and 2 were unchanged, with selling prevailing. Major game companies generally trended higher, with the leading names, except Nintendo, trading up.
Among mobile game-related stocks, ケイブ hit its daily limit with buy orders queued after its first-quarter results, announced the previous day, were received as a positive surprise on the company reporting record operating profit. サイバーエージェント, MIXI, DeNA, コロプラ and モバイルファクトリー also traded higher.
Among anime and video-related stocks, 松竹 rebounded, showing signs of buying returning after its sharp decline following the previous day's earnings announcement. 東宝, meanwhile, held at a high level ahead of its earnings announcement after the close, while 東映, 東映アニメ and エイベックス also maintained high levels.