v3.26.1
Deferred compensation awards - Activity relating to RSU (Detail) - RSU [Member] - ¥ / shares
12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2026
Mar. 31, 2025
Outstanding    
Outstanding (number of shares), Beginning 136,203,210  
Outstanding (number of shares), Granted 62,190,310  
Outstanding (number of shares), Forfeited (6,206,885)  
Outstanding (number of shares), Delivered (66,303,810)  
Outstanding (number of shares), Ending 125,882,825 136,203,210
Weighted-Average grant date fair value per share    
Weighted-average grant date fair value per share, Beginning ¥ 598  
Weighted-average grant date fair value per share, Granted 811  
Weighted-average grant date fair value per share, Forfeited 680  
Weighted-average grant date fair value per share, Delivered 598  
Weighted-average grant date fair value per share, Ending ¥ 699 ¥ 598
Weighted-average remaining life until expiry (years)    
Weighted-average remaining life until expiry (years), Outstanding 1 year 10 months 24 days