Atelier Series

A long-form JRPG series by Falcom spanning multiple interconnected games. Each subseries—Trails in the Sky, Zero no Kiseki, Ao no Kiseki, and Trails of Cold Steel—builds upon previous narratives while exploring new perspectives within a shared world. The franchise is celebrated for its meticulous world-building, character development across hundreds of hours, and exemplary narrative planning in Japanese RPG development.

A fantasy farming RPG developed by the Harvest Moon team. Distinguished by its unique fusion of farming, mining, and monster raising systems. Since its 2006 debut, it has steadily built a dedicated fanbase domestically and internationally. With its own fantasy world-building distinct from Harvest Moon, it represents an important niche title with a passionate community.

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.

An RPG series developed by Atlus. Known for its unique design fusing modern Japanese school life with Persona-powered combat. With its stylish UI and music incorporating jazz and pop, it has cultivated a dedicated global fanbase.

Square Enix's RPG series. Since 1987, it has continually innovated with visual beauty and epic narratives, influencing global gaming. Over 180 million units sold.