Vanquish

Sega's mascot character. An icon of high-speed action who rivaled Mario in the 90s. Its film adaptations became worldwide hits, making it a flagship Japanese character IP.

A team-based shooting game developed by Nintendo. Its innovative mechanic of claiming territory by spreading ink revolutionized traditional shooter concepts. Served as a major driver of Switch sales while contributing to e-sports expansion. Success stems from its combination of adorable squid characters with sophisticated gameplay depth.

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.

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.