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Consolidated Results for the Year ended March 31, 2008
(Prepared in Accordance with U.S. GAAP) - Marked increases both in revenues and income
from favorable results of Digital Entertainment Segment -

No. 08-003

May 15, 2008

KONAMI CORPORATION

We hereby announce that our consolidated net revenues and consolidated operating income for the year ended March 31, 2008, were ¥297,402 million (106.1% of consolidated net revenues for the previous year) and ¥33,839 million (120.2% of consolidated operationg income for the previous year), respectively, and we marked increases both in sales and profits from the previous year.

Income before income taxes and net income were ¥32,834 million (119.1% of the same period of the previous year) and ¥18,345 million (113.2% of the same period of the previous year), respectively.

In the fiscal year ended March 31, 2008, Digital Entertainment segment including computer & video games, arcade games and card games recorded favorable results, which largely contributed to the consolidated financial results.

1. Consolidated Results of Operation

(Millions of yen)
  Net Revenues Operating Income Income before Income Taxes Net Income
Year ended March 31, 2008 297,402 33,839 32,834 18,345
Year ended March 31, 2007 280,279 28,145 27,567 16,211

2.Net Revenues by business segment

(Millions of yen)
  Year ended
March 31, 2008		 Year ended
March 31, 2007		 % of previous year
Digital Entertainment 178,939 165,044 108.4
Health & Fitness 86,544 88,459 97.8
Gaming & System 18,471 16,744 110.3
Other, Corporate and Eliminations 13,448 10,032 134.1
Consolidated Net Revenues 297,402 280,279 106.1

3.Operating Income by business segment

(Millions of yen)
  Year ended
March 31, 2008		 Year ended
March 31, 2007		 % of previous year
Digital Entertainment 35,360 30,234 117.0
Health & Fitness 5,293 7,522 70.4
Gaming & System 2,794 2,170 128.8
Other, Corporate and Eliminations △9,608 △11,781 -
Consolidated Operating Income 33,839 28,145 120.2

4.Summary for the year ended March 31, 2008

<Digital Entertainment Segment>

  1. (1)  Sports titles recorded strong sales;especially the "WORLD SOCCER Winning Eleven" ("PRO EVOLUTION SOCCER" for European market)series has been increasing its sales at exceeding pace of the previous title.
  2. (2) Music simulation video game "DanceDanceRevolution" series achieved favorable results,particularly in North America.
  3. (3)  “Yu-Gi-Oh!” trading card game enjoyed favorable sales worldwide.
  4. (4)  Amusement arcade video games and token operated games recorded strong sales.

<Health & Fitness Segment>

  1. (1)  Expansion of lifestyle disease prevention program "6WEEKS" and diet program "Biometrics".
  2. (2)  Enhancing added value of Konami Sports Club membership by expanding introduction of “e-XAX” IT health management systems, medical check service and complimentary services such as hotel accommodation and leisure facilities.
  3. (3)  Increased number of cantract-based facilities to play an active role in helping local residents improve health.
  4. (4)  Expanded various products and services lineup utilizing our original supplement and pedmeter.

<Gaming & System Segment>

  1. (1)  Sales of the "K2V" series slot machines continued to sell well in North America, and our new mechanical 5-reel slot machine "Advantage 5" achieved favorable sales.
  2. (2)  Promoted the introduction of "Konami Casino Management System" for casino facilities management.
  3. (3)  Acquired new customers and promoted sales in regions such as Asia and Europe.
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