Reported first-quarter operating profit rose 66.9% year on year to 41 billion yen, driven by hit new title Pragmata and repeat sales of Resident Evil series.
Impact on assets 4
Announced beginning sales of English-language print editions of its manga in North America and other markets, expanding end-customer reach.
Market welcomed its first-quarter results, upward revisions to full-year earnings forecasts, and its medium-term management plan.
Rebounded on speculation of a rating upgrade by Iwai Cosmo Securities.