Production I.G and Wit Studio Parent Reports $8.2 Million Anime Production Loss, Misses Profit Forecast by 57%

IG Port, the parent company of Production I.G and Wit Studio, has reported a significant decline in profitability for its latest fiscal year, with its anime production business posting wider losses despite increased revenue.

According to the company’s financial results for the fiscal year ended May 2026, operating profit fell 46.3% year over year, missing the company’s own forecast by nearly 57%.

As reported by GameBiz IG Port’s animation production segment generated 10.7% more revenue than the previous year. However, the division recorded an operating loss of approximately $8.22 million, reflecting mounting financial pressure across the anime industry.

The company attributed the weaker performance to production schedule delays, along with rising expenses for personnel, CG production, and outsourced work. IG Port also recorded provisions for anticipated losses on orders, indicating that some ongoing anime projects are now expected to cost more to produce than they will generate in revenue.

Current productions under the company’s umbrella include The One Piece, HAIKYU!! VS the Little Giant, Agents of the Four Seasons, Devil’s Crest, and Eren the Southpaw.

While IG Port’s publishing and licensing businesses performed above expectations, the company forecasts operating profit will decline by another 24.3% during the next fiscal year, underscoring the financial challenges facing large-scale anime production.