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Shochiku Co., Ltd. reported earnings results for the first quarter ended May 31, 2026. For the first quarter, the company reported sales was JPY 24,138 million compared to JPY 21,657 million a year ago. Net loss was JPY 281 million compared to net income of JPY 1,507 million a year ago. Basic loss per share from continuing operations was JPY 20.45 compared to basic earnings per share from continuing operations of JPY 109.74 a year ago.

Cypic has unveiled the character visual and character trailer for its protagonist, Chihiro Rokuhira. Kagurabachi (Original Author: Takeru Hokazono), currently serialized in Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump, has surpassed a cumulative circulation of 4 million copies. Production will be handled by CyberAgent group company animation studio, Cypic (Umamusume: Cinderella Gray, The Summer Hikaru Died), the anime boasts an all-star staff, including Director Tetsuya Takeuchi (Action Animation Director on Sword Art Online II, Battle Scene Storyboards/Episode Director/Animation Director on Heavenly Delusion) and Character Designer Keigo Sasaki (Blue Exorcist, The Seven Deadly Sins). The protagonist, Chihiro Rokuhira, is voiced by Taihi Kimura, winner of the Best New Actor award at the 2025 Seiyu Awards. Chihiro Rokuhira Character Visual & Character Trailer Unveiled! Character Introduction A quiet boy who sets out on a journey to avenge his father, who was killed by the Hishaku, and to recover the six stolen Enchanted Blades. With the remaining seventh Enchanted Blade in hand, he walks a blood-soaked path. In the newly unveiled character trailer, the protagonist, Chihiro Rokuhira, emerges with a piercing gaze that seems to shoot right through the viewer. Clad in a jet-black coat and accompanied by the black goldfish, his figure exudes a quiet yet overwhelming presence, foreshadowing the epic battles that are about to unfold. "KAGURABACHI" Anime World Tour Part 1 Begins! "KAGURABACHI" Anime World Tour – World Premiere Screening at Anime Expo Location: Los Angeles Date & Time: Friday, July 3, 2026 4:45 - 6:05 PM PDT Venue: Los Angeles Convention Center (Room: JW Marriott Diamond) Details: Screening of the first 20 minutes of Episode 1 Special appearance by anime cast and staff Panel Session Guests: Taihi Kimura (as Chihiro Rokuhira), Takuro Imamura (Editor of "Kagurabachi" Manga), Koichi Yasuda (Producer of "Kagurabachi" Anime) *Honorifics omitted *Event details are subject to change or cancellation without notice. "Kagurabachi" Anime World Tour – Premiere Screening at Japan Expo Location: Paris Date & Time: Thursday, July 9, 2026 3:30 - 4:30 PM CEST Venue: Parc des Expositions de Paris-Nord Villepinte (Room: Yuzu Stage) Details: Screening of the first 20 minutes of Episode 1 Special appearance by anime staff Panel Session Guests: Riki Azuma (Cross-Media Producer of "Kagurabachi" Manga), Koichi Yasuda (Producer of "Kagurabachi" Anime) *Honorifics omitted *Event details are subject to change or cancellation without notice. "Kagurabachi" Anime World Tour – Premiere Screening at AnimagiC Location: Mannheim Date & Time: Saturday, August 1, 2026 10:30 -11:00 PM CEST Venue: Rosengarten Mannheim (Room: Mozart Hall) Details: Screening of the first 20 minutes of Episode 1 *Event details are subject to change or cancellation without notice. "Kagurabachi" Anime World Tour – Premiere Screening at Anime NYC Location: New York Date & Time: Saturday, August 22, 2026 Time to be announced Venue: Javits Convention Center (Room: Main Stage) Details: Screening of the first 20 minutes of Episode 1 *Event details are subject to change or cancellation without notice. Broadcasting and Streaming information April 2027 MUSE, and SMG HOLDINGS, among others. Introduction A single stroke opens a new era, cutting a path from Japan to the world— Weekly Shonen Jump's Neo-Japanese Sword Action series begins here! From day one, the Kagurabachi manga has captivated fans, weaving a blood-soaked tale of revenge through breathtaking sword-fight sequences. And now, known for its uncompromising quality, animation studio Cypic brings the story to life with jaw-dropping visuals! Story Flames of resolve, kindled by hatred. Chihiro Rokuhira is a boy who aspires to become a swordsmith, and took daily training under his father Kunishige, a renowned swordsmith. Their days, once filled with laughter, are brutally torn apart by an attack from the mysterious sorcerer organization, the Hishaku. What is stolen from them are the six Enchanted Blades—swords of immense power capable of shaping the fate of the nation—and the gentle, warm life they once shared. From that day on, everything changed. In a world engulfed in darkness, Chihiro takes up Enten, the seventh Enchanted Blade left behind by his father, and sets out on a blood-soaked path of revenge. Staff Original Work: "Kagurabachi" by Takeru Hokazono (Serialized in Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump) Director: Tetsuya Takeuchi Character Design: Keigo Sasaki Production: Cypic Production Committee Leads: Shochiku & CyberAgent Cast Chihiro Rokuhira: Taihi Kimura. Cumulative circulation has surpassed 4 million copies (including digital editions)! Title: Kagurabachi Author: Takeru Hokazono Previously Published: Available online on MANGA Plus by SHUEISHA and published in print and digital by Viz Media (English Version).

Shochiku Co., Ltd. expected to report First-Half, 2027 results on October 8, 2026. This event was calculated by S&P Global (Created on June 8, 2026).

Shochiku Co., Ltd., Board Meeting, May 26, 2026. Agenda: To consider and Disposal of Treasury Shares as Restricted Share-Based Remuneration; to consider and determined its personnel affairs of officers; and to consider any other matters.

Shochiku Co., Ltd. announced that they will report Q1, 2027 results at 9:00 AM, Tokyo Standard Time on Jul 14, 2026

Shochiku Co., Ltd., Board Meeting, Apr 24, 2026. Agenda: To Notice Concerning Dividends of Surplus; and to Notice Concerning Partial Changes to the Articles of Incorporation.

Shochiku Co., Ltd. planned to report Impairment Losses for the fiscal year ending February 2027. For the period, the Company plans to record an impairment loss of approximately JPY 2.4 billion, which is the amount obtained by reducing the book value of fixed assets related to the building to the recoverable amount, and an extraordinary loss.

Shochiku Co., Ltd. provided consolidated and non-consolidated earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending February 28, 2027. For the period, on consolidated basis, the company expects net sales of JPY 100,000 million, operating profit of JPY 3,700 million, Profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 2,200 million, and basic earnings per share of JPY 160.07. For the period, on non-consolidated basis, the company expects net sales of JPY 60,000 million, Profit of JPY 1,100 million, and Basic earnings per share of JPY 79.58.

Shochiku Co., Ltd. proposed cash dividend of JPY 30.00 per share for the year ended February 28, 2026 compared to JPY 30.00 per share a year ago. Scheduled date to commence dividend payments is May 27, 2026. Scheduled date of annual general meeting of shareholders is May 26, 2026. For the fiscal year ending February 28, 2027, the company expects to pay a dividend of JPY 30.00 per share compared to JPY 30.00 per share a year ago.

Shochiku Co., Ltd. proposed special dividend of JPY 10.00 per share for the year ended February 28, 2026. Scheduled date to commence dividend payments is May 27, 2026. Scheduled date of annual general meeting of shareholders is May 26, 2026.

Shochiku Co., Ltd. reported earnings results for the full year ended February 28, 2026. For the full year, the company reported sales was JPY 98,249 million compared to JPY 83,974 million a year ago. Net income was JPY 5,236 million compared to net loss of JPY 664 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was JPY 381.02 compared to basic loss per share from continuing operations of JPY 48.34 a year ago.

On April 14, 2026, Gaudiy Inc. closed the transaction. The company has received it second tranche of funding. The transaction included participation from new investors, Toei Animation Co.,Ltd., Shochiku Co., Ltd., and Toho Co., Ltd. The company has received the funding through a third-party allocation of shares.

Shochiku Co., Ltd., ¥ 10.0, Cash Dividend, Feb-26-2026

Shochiku Co., Ltd., Annual General Meeting, May 26, 2026.

Shochiku Co., Ltd., Board Meeting, Apr 14, 2026. Agenda: To consider Concerning Transfer of Fixed Assets; and to consider the notice Concerning Extraordinary Losses Due to Commencement of Demolition Work of Osaka Shochikuza Theatre Building.

Shochiku Co., Ltd. announced that they will report fiscal year 2026 results on Apr 14, 2026

Shochiku Co., Ltd. expected to report Fiscal Year 2026 results on April 14, 2026. This event was calculated by S&P Global (Created on February 3, 2026).

Shochiku Co., Ltd. revised consolidated and non-consolidated earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending February 28, 2026. For the period, on consolidated basis, the company now expects net sales of JPY 97,000 million, operating profit of JPY 5,500 million, Profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 5,000 million, basic earnings per share of JPY 363.80 against previously forecasted net sales of JPY 97,000 million, operating profit of JPY 4,300 million, Profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 4,000 million, basic earnings per share of JPY 291.03. With regard to the full-year consolidated earnings forecast for the fiscal year ending February 2026, operating profit, ordinary profit, and profit attributable to owners of parent are expected to increase from the previous forecast due to the continued strong performance of sales of movie box offices from summer onward in the motion pictures businesses and the continued strong performance of the theatre business centering on the Kabukiza Theatre. For the period, on non-consolidated basis, the company now expects net sales of JPY 55,100 million, Profit of JPY 3,200 million, Profit per share of JPY 231.51 against previously forecasted net sales of JPY 57,000 million, Profit of JPY 2,700 million, Profit per share of JPY 195.33. With regard to the full-year non-consolidated earnings forecast for the fiscal year ending February 2026, ordinary profit and profit are expected to increase from the previous forecast due to the continued strong performance of the theatre business centering on the Kabukiza Theatre and the strong sales of high-margin broadcasting rights in the motion pictures businesses.

Shochiku Co., Ltd. announced that they will report Q3, 2026 results on Jan 14, 2026

Shochiku Co., Ltd. revised consolidated and non-consolidated earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending February 28, 2026. For the period, the company expects consolidated net sales of JPY 97,000 million, operating profit of JPY 4,300 million, Profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 4,000 million, basic earnings per share of JPY 291.03 as previously announced net sales of JPY 95,000 million, operating profit of JPY 3,100 million, Profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 2,900 million, basic earnings per share of JPY 211.08. With regard to the full-year consolidated earnings forecast for the fiscal year ending February 28, 2026, have revised upward the sales forecast due to the strong performance of kabuki performances in the theater business such as the name succession of Onoe Kikugor VIII and Onoe Kikunosuke VI, and KANADEHON CHSHINGURA, `The Treasury of Loyal Retainers', as well as the performance of summer movies in the movie theater business, which exceeded initial forecast. As a result of the upward revision of sales, operating profit, ordinary profit, and profit attributable to owners of parent also increased from the previous forecast. Therefore, have revised upward the consolidated earnings forecast. For the period, the company expects Non consolidated net sales of JPY 57,000 million, Profit of JPY 2,700 million, Profit per share of JPY 195.33 as previously announced net sales of JPY 56,000 million, Profit of JPY 1,800 million, Profit per share of JPY 144.75. Reason for revision of non-consolidated earnings forecast: With regard to the non-consolidated earnings forecast for the fiscal year ending February 28, 2026, in the theater business, sales were stronger than initially expected due to the excitement of kabuki performances such as the name succession of Onoe Kikugor VIII and Onoe Kikunosuke VI, and KANADEHON CHSHINGURA, `The Treasury of Loyal Retainers'. As a result of the upward revision of sales, ordinary profit and profit also increased from the previous forecast, and therefore have revised upward the non- consolidated earnings forecast.

Shochiku Co., Ltd. expected to report Q3 2026 results on January 14, 2026. This event was calculated by S&P Global (Created on October 16, 2025).

Shochiku Co., Ltd., ¥ 30.0, Cash Dividend, Feb-26-2026