The mobile gaming landscape is witnessing a notable addition with the launch of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Ora Ora Overdrive, developed by gumi. Released in Japan on September 25, 2025, this tactical RPG has quickly captured the attention of gamers, amassing over 1.5 million downloads within its first month. The game achieved the remarkable feat of securing the top spot in free downloads shortly after its debut, generating approximately 700 million yen (around .5 million USD) in its launch week alone.
In a recent financial briefing dated December 12, 2025, gumi outlined its strategic vision for Ora Ora Overdrive, emphasizing plans to enhance revenue through the introduction of a Guild vs. Guild mode and a potential PC version. These initiatives aim to bolster player retention and engagement, particularly as the company gears up for year-end and New Year in-game content and activities.
Despite the initial success, gumi reported a temporary operating loss attributed to the game’s revenue contribution being limited to just one month of the quarter. This was compounded by significant one-time advertising and promotional expenses, totaling approximately 435 million yen (about .7 million USD) associated with the game’s launch. However, the company remains optimistic, projecting a substantial profit increase in Q3 as Ora Ora Overdrive will contribute to revenue for a full quarter, and marketing expenditures are expected to stabilize.
About Ora Ora Overdrive
JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Ora Ora Overdrive (ジョジョの奇妙な冒険 オラオラオーバードライブ) is a free-to-play tactical RPG that immerses players in grid-based, isometric battles featuring beloved characters from the first six parts of the JoJo saga. Players can unlock characters through a gacha system, assemble teams, and navigate tile-based maps. The game boasts a main story mode enriched with new character renders and full voice acting, complemented by archived audio from the anime series.
