Clip Studio Paint, the illustration, comic, webtoon, and animation SaaS developed and distributed by Celsys, has exceeded 4 billion yen in ARR（*1） of subscription sales worldwide. The ARR growth rate is expected to be more than 35% YoY, and sales are expected to continuing growing.
The Clip Studio Paint subscription model SaaS service, launched with the iPad version in November 2017, is available for all devices, and users can access the latest features of Clip Studio Paint by paying a fixed monthly or annual sum.
Changes in the Clip Studio Paint ARR are disclosed in the Monthly Progress Report on the IR section of the corporate site.
https://www.celsys.com/en/irinfo_news/contents_type=47
We will continue to provide a better creative environment through aggressive investment in new feature development and marketing activities to increase subscription earnings.
About Clip Studio Paint
Clip Studio Paint is used by over 40 million people(*2) for the creation of illustrations, comics, webtoons, and animations. The app is available on iPad, Android, Windows, macOS, Chromebook and iPhone, so creators can use it on whatever device they own. Known for its natural drawing feel and plentiful features, Clip Studio Paint is supported by illustrators, comic artists, and animators, and used by beginners and industry professionals alike.
Click here to learn more about Clip Studio Paint
https://www.clipstudio.net/en/
*1 ARR (an abbreviation for Annual Recurring Revenue, which is the revenue assumed to be earned in a year, assuming that all subscriptions are renewed at the time of subscription renewal) is a three-month moving average due to monthly fluctuations caused by the number of days per month (28 business days for regular months and 35 business days for special months) depending on the settlement method and the fact that the settlement is adjusted for each quarter-end month.
*2 Includes free trial users and downloads of the iPad, iPhone, Galaxy, Android, and Chromebook versions.
About CELSYS, Inc.
Celsys, with a mission of “Creating a more passionate world,” provides solutions for creative activities through the Clip Studio community and Clip Studio Paint drawing app for illustration, manga, webtoon, and animation production. Celsys supports people all over the world to enjoy creating more and all the experiences that come with it.
https://www.celsys.com/en/
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https://www.celsys.com/irinfo_questionnaire/
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