Konami shares have surged to all-time highs, buoyed by the success of eFootball and the latest Momotaro Dentetsu release

Konami's stock prices have soared to unprecedented levels following the announcement of a new Momotaro Dentetsu game. Additionally, the firm has benefited from the strong performance of its eFootball series.

According to reports from GameBiz, with a translation by Automaton, the Momotaro Dentetsu franchise — initially released in December 1988 — stands as one of Konami's top intellectual properties. Its sales have reached 18.9 million copies, nearly double those of the Silent Hill franchise, which has sold 11.7 million copies since its March 1999 debut.

The Momotaro Dentetsu series, a video game similar to Monopoly, allows players to travel by train, ship, and airplane, purchasing properties and avoiding financial pitfalls like the "God of Poverty." The upcoming release marks the 25th main title in the series, not counting various mobile spin-off versions.

Citing GameBiz, Konami is not alone among Japanese publishers experiencing stock market success. Companies such as Nintendo, Bandai Namco Holdings, Sega Sammy Holdings, Square Enix Holdings, Capcom, and Koei Tecmo Holdings also see rising stock values, while Sony Group's performance has been weaker.

In February, Konami disclosed its financial results for the nine months ending December 31, 2024, stating a 22% increase in revenues to ¥310.8 billion, while profits surged 38% to ¥87.1 billion. This growth prompted the company to adjust forecasts for the current fiscal year.

Originally, Konami projected full-year revenues of ¥380 billion ($2.4 billion) but has revised that figure upward to ¥412 billion ($2.6 billion), reflecting a 14.3% rise.