A-1 Pictures, the animation studio under Aniplex, reported a positive turnaround in its finances for the fiscal year ending March 2026. The company recorded a net profit of 91 million yen, reversing the 178 million yen loss it had reported in the previous fiscal year.

The results were disclosed via a closing announcement published in Japan’s official gazette on June 29. Key projects associated with this fiscal year include the continuation of Kaguya-sama: Love Is War, Fate/strange Fake, the film Uta no Prince-sama TABOO NIGHT XXXX, and Kusunoki no Bannin. These projects reflect the studio’s continued involvement in both TV series and feature films across various genres and franchises.

The report does not detail specific income sources or the exact factors behind the improvement, but the results confirm that A-1 Pictures returned to positive territory after last year’s financial challenges, remaining active within Aniplex’s production lineup.

About A-1 Pictures

A-1 Pictures is an animation studio founded in 2005 as a subsidiary of Aniplex, part of Sony Music Entertainment Japan. Throughout its history, it has produced acclaimed series across genres from sports drama to fantasy and romance, establishing itself as one of Japan’s most active anime production studios. Its catalog blends established franchise adaptations with original projects, ensuring a consistent presence in the industry year after year.

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