Square Enix’s comics arm quietly beats games.
Published: 2026-09-04T02:14:17.589Z
Manga’s steady growth keeps it a reliable cash stream even as Square Enix leans harder into games.
- Square Enix’s comics arm quietly beats games. Square Enix’s manga and comics arm pulled in ¥7.3 billion in Q1 2026, up 11% year-over-year, quietly outpacing the company’s overall growth. While games drove the headlines, comics held steady with ¥2 Source: https://ssl4.eir-parts.net/doc/9684/tdnet/2870184/00.pdf
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