Metal Gear Solid

A stylish action game franchise by Capcom that debuted in 2001 and pioneered the 'character action' genre. Players control Dante, a charismatic half-demon half-human demon hunter, performing increasingly elaborate aerial combos against hordes of demons while being graded on style. Originally conceived as a Resident Evil prototype, the game's emphasis on fast-paced, combo-heavy combat with a style ranking system created an entirely new subgenre. The franchise directly inspired successors including Bayonetta, created by the original director Hideki Kamiya. With over 30 million copies sold across five mainline entries, Devil May Cry established the standard for action game combat systems and character design that persists to this day.

Capcom's pinnacle fighting game. With diverse characters and technical systems, it achieved competitive gaming perfection. It shaped global esports and elevated Japanese gaming industry status.

A company founded by game creator Hideo Kojima known for cinematic game production including Metal Gear Solid and Death Stranding. It continuously pursues artistic possibilities in gaming and enjoys high international recognition. A significant intellectual property and symbolic entity in Japanese game development.

An action game released by Capcom in 2001. Set in the Warring States period, a warrior with demon powers fights evil. Based on Japanese themes with highly polished gameplay. Featured Kabuki-inspired visual elegance, complex narrative, and deep replayability. Highly regarded for merging Japanese traditional culture with gaming.

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 stealth action game series by Hideo Kojima. It revolutionized game storytelling with its weighty narratives questioning nuclear weapons and war ethics, combined with cinematic direction. It established the stealth game genre and is credited with elevating games to an art form.

A company founded by game creator Hideo Kojima known for cinematic game production including Metal Gear Solid and Death Stranding. It continuously pursues artistic possibilities in gaming and enjoys high international recognition. A significant intellectual property and symbolic entity in Japanese game development.

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.

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.

Sega's flagship action game series. Sonic, the blue hedgehog running at supersonic speed, drove the gaming industry in the 1990s as Mario's rival. The globally successful film adaptations have attracted a new generation of fans.