KADOKAWA offers early retirement, forecasts a sharp full-year profit decline; 'anime and live-action' turns to the red

KADOKAWA will offer a voluntary early retirement program to employees aged 45 and older as part of restructuring.

For fiscal 2026, sales rose but operating profit fell 51.3%, reflecting weaker profitability across core businesses.

Publishing and IP profit was cut roughly in half, while the anime and live-action segment slipped into the red.

The move underscores cost-cutting pressure at a major Japanese content company facing softer earnings.