Sony sees record $10bn profit as COVID ups home entertainment demand

Gaming subscription services and hit film 'Demon Slayer' drive second upward revision

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The blockbuster anime "Demon Slayer," co-distributed by Sony's music unit, helped boost sales. (Source photos by AP and Kyodo)

JADA NAGUMO, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Sony expects its highest-ever net profit for the year ending March as its strengths in entertainment content like games, anime, and music streaming prove successful during the coronavirus pandemic.

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