Lasengle Financial Report: FGO's 4.7 Billion Yen Annual Net Profit Sparks Community Debate

Lasengle, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Aniplex that took over FGO development and operations in February 2022, operates under a brand name coined by Kinoko Nasu. The latest financial report reveals that over a full 12-month period, Lasengle generated a net profit of 4.712 billion yen from the FGO brand—a significant milestone compared to the 586 million yen reported during its initial partial year.

The release triggered intense discussion in the community. Many players were surprised, noting that the profit (approximately 200 million RMB) seemed quite low compared to industry expectations. A heated debate also emerged regarding the 'Heisei Otaku' (young Japanese men addicted to 2D culture) and their spending habits, with users arguing whether mobile gacha addiction is stifling the development of console games in Japan. Additionally, skeptical players questioned the profit margins, wondering where the bulk of the revenue is going, given the historically high gross revenue of FGO.