Gitaroo Man

An arcade music game developed by Konami. It introduced a novel format using a 7-button controller played in rhythm with music tracks. Since its 1997 release, it has become foundational to the music game industry, spawning numerous spin-offs and standing alongside Pop'n Music as a representative of Japanese music gaming culture.

Bandai Namco's taiko drum rhythm game. Beloved by all ages as an arcade staple, it embodies the fusion of Japanese gaming culture and traditional instruments.

A Super Famicom JRPG released in 1994 by Square. Directed by Hiroshi Sakaguchi with music by Nobuo Uematsu. It portrays multiple protagonists resisting an empire's oppression in an epic drama. Its grand narrative, well-developed characters, moving soundtrack, and innovative gameplay make it one of the series' finest works.

A rhythm game released in 2001 by Bandai Namco. Its taiko drum-hitting gameplay brought new possibilities to Japan's music game industry. After arcade popularity, it expanded to home consoles and mobile games. Gaining worldwide popularity, it enhanced international recognition of Japan's traditional taiko drums.

A media mix franchise conceived by Satoshi Tajiri and developed by Game Freak. Through expansion across games, anime, trading cards, and films, it became one of the world's most successful entertainment franchises. 'Pokemon GO' sparked a global social phenomenon.

An RPG series with its first installment released by Square (now Square Enix) in 1987. Each title features a unique world and story, captivating fans worldwide with cinematic presentation and grand musical scores. It is the definitive series that popularized Japanese RPGs globally.

A highly challenging action RPG developed by FromSoftware. Director Hidetaka Miyazaki's meticulous world design and demanding difficulty spawned the 'Soulslike' genre. The studio achieved even greater worldwide success with 'Elden Ring' released in 2022.