On the Tokyo stock market on July 7, game and entertainment-related stocks were predominantly bought, with 50 of the 99 registered issues rising. Bushiroad extended its winning streak to an eighth day, buoyed by the news that pre-registrations for its new smartphone game "BanG Dream! Our Notes" have surpassed 500,000. Celsys hit a year-to-date high on a dividend increase and strong monthly results, but ended in negative territory after being pushed down by profit-taking just before the close. The Nikkei Stock Average fell for a second day, dropping 1,480.73 yen to 68,256.96 yen, weighed down by a decline in South Korea's Samsung Electronics shares and weakness in U.S. Nasdaq futures.
Bushiroad, Inc.Pre-registrations for new smartphone game 'BanG Dream! Our Notes' surpassed 500,000, indicating strong end-customer demand.
CELSYS, Inc.Mentioned for dividend increase and strong monthly results, but profit-taking reversed gains; net impact unclear.