Mobile game "Uma Musume Pretty Derby" continues to ride high on Japan's passionate horse racing culture, celebrating its fourth anniversary this February. Its anime adaptations and merchandise have consistently maintained immense popularity.
Cygames' parent company, CyberAgent, has released its "full-year financial results for the fiscal year ending September 2025." What truly stands out is their international revenue, which surged from 3.3 billion JPY in the previous year's fourth quarter to an astounding 20 billion JPY in Q4 2025—a nearly sixfold increase! This massive jump is largely attributed to the launch of the English international version of "Uma Musume," which has created the same kind of super whirlwind overseas as it did in Japan years ago.
CyberAgent's international revenue for Q4 2024 stood at 3.3 billion JPY, but then exploded to 20 billion JPY in Q4 2025—a mind-blowing sixfold increase! The full year also saw a steady rise, nearing the peak performance of 2021.
In 2025, CyberAgent pushed multiple titles to the global market, including "SD Gundam G Generation Eternal," "Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond," and "Jujutsu Kaisen Phantom Parade." But the real showstopper was the English international version of "Uma Musume Pretty Derby," which launched on June 26. It absolutely blew up upon release, even sparking the same phenomenon seen in Japan years ago: players developing an interest in real-life horse racing. Its impact has been nothing short of astonishing, earning widespread praise from international users for its quality and entertainment value. Streamers playing the game have also delivered wildly enthusiastic reactions, showering it with rave reviews.
Of course, this phenomenal success is just for CyberAgent's game division. The company officially anticipates continued expansion of its gaming business and plans to invest further in multimedia and IP ventures, expecting to significantly boost earnings.
This overseas success mirrors the incredible boom "Uma Musume" experienced upon its initial launch in Japan in 2021, effectively replicating that same miracle. We can likely expect Cygames to continue its strong momentum, enhancing existing games. Furthermore, Cygames Pictures, a subsidiary, has recently released anime titles like "Brave Bang Bravern!," "Hotel Metsäpeura," and "The Summer Hikaru Died," which are also not to be underestimated.
Note: Financial figures and earnings forecasts should be confirmed through the company’s official announcements.
via： CyberAgent官網