Business Segments

  • Digital Contents / % of Net Sales 78.6% / Net Sales 119,841 million yen (up 22.1% from the previous year) / Operating Margin 49.9%Digital Contents / % of Net Sales 78.6% / Net Sales 119,841 million yen (up 22.1% from the previous year) / Operating Margin 49.9%

    This business develops and sells digital game content for consumer home video game and PC platforms. It also develops and manages Mobile Contents. Using our world-class development environment, we deliver high-quality content digitally to more than 230 countries and regions, resulting in long-term and continuous sales that underpin our robust profitability.

    FY2023 Financial Results

    • Net Sales/Operating Margins

      Chart:Net Sales/Operating Margin

    • Assets/ROA

      Chart:Assets/ROA

    Non-financial information

    SWOT Analysis

    An analysis of the current strengths and weaknesses of this business.

    SWOT AnalysisSWOT Analysis

    Utilization of Non-Financial Capital

    A summary of the different capital we utilize that comprises our corporate value.

    Utilization of Non-Financial CapitalUtilization of Non-Financial Capital

    FY2023 Operating Results

    Consumer (Physical + Digital)

    • New titles Street Fighter 6 and Dragon’s Dogma 2 were hits
    • Growth in sequels including hit series such as Resident Evil 4, Monster Hunter: World, Monster Hunter World: Iceborne, and Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak

    Mobile Contents

    • Focused on raising visibility of IP centered on Monster Hunter Now and other licensed titles

    Main Products in FY2023

    •  Street Fighter 6
      Street Fighter 6
      Released in June 2023, Street Fighter 6 marks the next installment in the hit series and first new release in seven years. The new Modern Control Type allows players to perform special moves without complicated button inputs and the game features innovative new approaches that appeal to a wide range of users. As a result, Street Fighter 6 has won multiple awards around the world. With praise from the media and users both in Japan and abroad, we have seen a steady increase in the number of units sold, reaching 3.3 million worldwide.
    • Dragon’s Dogma 2
      Dragons Dogma 2
      Dragon’s Dogma 2 represents the first completely new title in this open world action game series in 12 years, featuring exciting adventures set in a fantasy world of swords and magic. The game has sold 2.62 million units worldwide, having garnered praise for its vivid graphics created with Capcom’s proprietary RE ENGINE, carefully constructed realistic fantasy world, and immersive action.
    Outlook (FY2024 Business Divisional Strategies and Projections)

    • Earnings Supplement (FY24/3 Results & FY25/3 Plan)

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  • Arcade Operations / % of Net Sales 12.3% / Net Sales 15,609 million yen (Up 25.8% from the previous year) / Operating Margin 7.9%Arcade Operations / % of Net Sales 12.3% / Net Sales 15,609 million yen (Up 25.8% from the previous year) / Operating Margin 7.9%

    We operate amusement facilities, primarily Plaza Capcom arcades, in Japan. These arcades are predominantly in large commercial complexes. We have diligently followed a scrap-and-build policy to maximize our efficiency in arcade operations, and have been hosting various events designed to attract families and younger customers.

    FY2023 Financial Results

    • Net Sales/Operating Margins

      Graph: Net sales/Operating Margin

    • Assets/ROA

      Graph: Assets/ROA

    Non-financial information

    SWOT Analysis

    An analysis of the current strengths and weaknesses of this business.

    SWOT AnalysisSWOT Analysis

    Utilization of Non-Financial Capital

    A summary of the different capital we utilize that comprises our corporate value.

    Utilization of Non-Financial CapitalUtilization of Non-Financial Capital

    FY2023 Operating Results

    • Profits grew thanks to the recovery in economic activities following the designation of COVID-19 as a Class 5 infectious disease and to efficient business operations and the opening of stores in new business formats
    • Customer traffic at stores has recovered to prepandemic levels, resulting in higher sales and profits. Same-store sales were up 14% year-over-year
    • Opened Capsule Lab Harajuku Takeshita Street, a specialty capsule toy shop, in Tokyo’s Harajuku area
    • We opened four new stores, but closed no stores

    Major Stores in FY2023

    • Capsule Lab Harajuku Takeshita Street Store
      Capsule Lab Harajuku Takeshita Street
      This store is a capsule toy shop that offers a wide variety of the latest toys. It is located on Takeshita Street in Harajuku, which is popular among young people and visitors to Japan.
    Outlook (FY2024 Business Divisional Strategies and Projections)

    • Earnings Supplement (FY24/3 Results & FY25/3 Plan)

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  • Amusement Equipments / % of Net Sales 5.9% / Net Sales 9,020 million yen (Up 15.6% from the previous year) / Operating Margin 45.6%Amusement Equipments / % of Net Sales 5.9% / Net Sales 9,020 million yen (Up 15.6% from the previous year) / Operating Margin 45.6%

    This business utilizes the content from our home video games. We focus primarily on the development, manufacture and sales of software, frames and LCD devices for gaming machines.

    FY2023 Financial Results

    • Net Sales/Operating Margins

      Chart:Net Sales/Operating Margin

    • Assets/ROA

      Chart:Assets/ROA

    Non-financial information

    SWOT Analysis

    An analysis of the current strengths and weaknesses of this business.

    SWOT AnalysisSWOT Analysis

    Utilization of Non-Financial Capital

    A summary of the different capital we utilize that comprises our corporate value.

    Utilization of Non-Financial CapitalUtilization of Non-Financial Capital

    FY2023 Operating Results

    • Sold a total of 31,300 units of three models
      *The number of units includes catalog sales.
    • Expanded sales channels through e-commerce, resulting in increased sales and profits

    Main Products in FY2023

    • Smart Slot Resident Evil Village
      Resident Evil 2
      This Smart Slot is based on the hit home video game Resident Evil Village, which has sold more than 9.8 million units. The machines started operations in January 2024 and have sold 10,400 units via e-commerce.
      *As of March 31, 2024
    Outlook (FY2024 Business Divisional Strategies and Projections)

    • Earnings Supplement (FY24/3 Results & FY25/3 Plan)

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  • Other Businesses / % of Net Sales 2.8% / Net Sales 4,204 million yen (Down 3.5% from the previous year) / Operating Margin 21.0%Other Businesses / % of Net Sales 2.8% / Net Sales 4,204 million yen (Down 3.5% from the previous year) / Operating Margin 21.0%

    Based on our Single Content Multiple Usage strategy of leveraging game IP across different media, we pursue a variety of licensing business opportunities. In addition to adapting game content into movies, animated television programs, music CDs, character merchandise and other products as part of our licensing business, we are also devoting resources to our esports business.

    FY2023 Financial Results

    • Net Sales/Operating Margins

      Chart: Net Sales/Operating Margin

    • Assets/ROA

      Chart: Assets/ROA

    Non-financial information

    SWOT Analysis

    An analysis of the current strengths and weaknesses of this business.

    SWOT AnalysisSWOT Analysis

    Utilization of Non-Financial Capital

    A summary of the different capital we utilize that comprises our corporate value.

    Utilization of Non-Financial CapitalUtilization of Non-Financial Capital

    FY2023 Operating Results

    • We diversified earnings by using IPs like Monster Hunter and Resident Evil in events and merchandise
    • In licensing, we strengthened the link between visual media and merchandising with new game releases
    • CG animated feature film Resident Evil: Death Island released worldwide in July 2023, enhancing brand value
    • Capcom Pro Tour 2023, a series of esports tournaments that utilizes the hit Street Fighter series, offered total prize money of more than 2 million dollars, the highest in Capcom’s history

    Major Topics in FY2023

    • CG animated feature film Resident Evil: Death Island
      Live-action drama Resident Evil
      A CG animated feature film based on one of Capcom’s most popular games Resident Evil released worldwide in July 2023.

      ©2023 CAPCOM / DEATH ISLAND FILM PARTNERS

    Outlook (FY2024 Business Divisional Strategies and Projections)

    • Earnings Supplement (FY24/3 Results & FY25/3 Plan)

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