Kadokawa's animation arm stumbles as gaming cools off.

Published: 2026-08-27T03:45:38.625Z

Kadokawa's first-quarter earnings hit a split: publishing profits climbed as reforms took hold, but animation dragged with rising costs, and gaming slumped post-Elden Ring Nightreign. The company also

Why it matters: Watch how Kadokawa balances its publishing wins against animation's rising costs, gaming's slump could linger.

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