Tokyo-based Edia Co. delivered robust first-quarter results for fiscal 2026, with revenues climbing 39.7% to ¥1.21 billion ($7.8 million) as its core online lottery services continued gaining traction with Japanese consumers.
The company operates intellectual property licensing and publishing businesses, with its lottery platforms serving as the primary growth engine. Operating profit surged 190.7% to ¥168 million ($1.1 million), while net income jumped 150.2% to ¥128 million ($827,000) for the three months ended May 31.
Edia’s flagship “Kuji Colle” online lottery service and its female-targeted “Marukuji” platform drove the strong performance through strategic partnerships with popular intellectual properties. The company has expanded its collaboration roster with anime and gaming franchises, capitalizing on Japan’s thriving character licensing market.
The publishing division also contributed to growth, with both physical and digital comic sales rising substantially as the company expanded its content library. Gaming services provided additional support through sales of original titles on Nintendo Switch and licensing deals targeting Western markets.
Despite the strong quarterly showing, Edia maintained its full-year guidance unchanged. Management projects fiscal 2026 revenue of ¥4 billion ($25.8 million), representing 10.9% growth, with operating profit expected to reach ¥350 million ($2.3 million).
Japan’s lottery market has deep cultural roots dating back centuries, with modern digital platforms gaining popularity among younger demographics seeking entertainment-focused gaming experiences. Edia’s focus on anime collaborations positions it well within this expanding digital entertainment ecosystem.
The quarterly results underscore the resilience of Japan’s domestic gaming and entertainment sectors, even as broader economic uncertainties persist. Edia’s stock has responded positively to the earnings beat, though investors will watch whether the company can sustain its aggressive growth trajectory through the remainder of fiscal 2026.
