Xenogears

Widely regarded as one of the greatest RPGs ever made, released by Square in 1995 for the Super Famicom. Created by the legendary 'Dream Project' team uniting Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii, Final Fantasy creator Hironobu Sakaguchi, and Dragon Ball artist Akira Toriyama, it was an unprecedented collaboration. The game features an epic time-travel narrative spanning from prehistoric times to a post-apocalyptic future, an innovative multiple-ending system with over a dozen conclusions, and Yasunori Mitsuda's legendary soundtrack that redefined game music. Its seamless combat system eliminated random encounters, influencing RPG design for years. Chrono Trigger consistently ranks among the greatest video games of all time in polls and retrospectives worldwide.

An RPG released by Atlus in 2016. Set in Tokyo, it follows high school students who become phantom thieves, stealing the twisted desires from corrupt adults. Its stylish visuals, jazz-influenced soundtrack, complex narrative, and social commentary made it a global blockbuster. Film and anime adaptations have been realized.

A mecha RPG by Square. Its grand fantasy setting fused with mecha mechanics and original complex narrative earned acclaim. Disc 2's experimental structure sparked discussion, securing its place as a JRPG masterpiece.

An RPG series developed by Konami inspired by the classical Chinese novel 'Water Margin.' Featuring 108 playable characters and an epic narrative spanning multiple games, it is renowned for its complex character relationships and branching storylines. Considered one of Japan's most acclaimed RPG franchises.

An RPG developed by Game Arts following adventurous protagonist Justin's journey across a vast world. Distinguished by its innovative turn-based combat system emphasizing positioning and intricate character relationship development, the Sega Saturn installments achieved legendary status among JRPG enthusiasts.

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.