KAIYUAN SECURITIES·2025-11-02 14:46Investment Rating - The investment rating for the media industry is "Positive (Maintain)" [1] Core Insights - The report highlights the acceleration of AI comic dramas driven by major platforms and IP investments, suggesting continued growth in this segment [4] - The demand for AI comic dramas is increasing, with Douyin's original comic dramas achieving over 8.9 billion new views in October, indicating a strong market response [4] - The report recommends focusing on three key areas for investment: leading comic drama platforms, major IP companies entering the comic drama space, and companies with technological advantages in AI video tools [4] Industry Data Overview - The report notes that "元气唤灵师" topped the iOS free game chart, while "王者荣耀" led the iOS revenue chart as of November 1, 2025 [11][15] - The film "浪浪人生" achieved the highest box office for the week, grossing 0.42 billion with a cumulative total of 3.87 billion [23] Industry News Summary - AI comic dramas are performing exceptionally well, with significant viewership and engagement metrics reported [27] - OpenAI plans to submit an IPO application as early as the second half of 2026, aiming to raise at least 60 billion [28] - Google Play has announced the opening of third-party payment options, benefiting game developers and companies looking to expand internationally [29] Company Performance - Major gaming companies reported substantial year-on-year profit growth in Q3 2025, with notable increases from companies like 巨人网络 and 吉比特 [5] - The report emphasizes the ongoing upward cycle in the gaming industry, driven by new game launches and sustained performance of existing titles [5]