Top Gaming companies in Tokyo

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Konami Digital Entertainment· Ginza, Tokyo, Japan
Konami Digital Entertainment is a leading, international digital entertainment company that publishes video games for game consoles such as PlayStation 4, Xbox one, Nintendo Switch, as well as mobile games. The company’s popular franchises include Metal Gear Solid, Pro Evolution Soccer, Silent Hill, DanceDanceRevolution and Castlevania, among other top titles. Konami also manufactures the wildly popular Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME, which has sold more than 25 billion cards worldwide. We are looking for talented people that have a passion for gaming and the skills and experience listed above. For more information, please visit our website!
- 808 employees
- Founded 1969
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SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD.(Japan) 株式会社スクウェア・エニックス· Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan
株式会社スクウェア・エニックスは、エンタテインメント分野において、創造的かつ革新的なコンテンツ/サービスのヒット作品を生み続けるリーディングカンパニーです。当社グループの自社IPの代表作には「ドラゴンクエスト」シリーズ、「ファイナルファンタジー」シリーズ、「スペースインベーダー」シリーズなどがあります。SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. (Square Enix), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd., with headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, develops, publishes and distributes entertainment content including interactive entertainment software and publications in Asia, North America and Europe. Square Enix brings two of Japan's best selling franchises - FINAL FANTASY® and DRAGON QUEST® - under one roof.Square Enix is one of the most influential providers of digital entertainment content in the world and continues to push the boundaries of creativity and innovation.
- 574 employees
- Founded 1975
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KADOKAWA Corporation· Fujimi, Tokyo, Japan
As a comprehensive entertainment company, KADOKAWA Group is engaged in a wide range of businesses including publishing, video, games, web services, education, MD, and inbound-related businesses.Through the promotion of digital transformation, including ABW (Activity Based Working), we are implementing a "Global Media Mix" strategy centered on the stable creation and global expansion of IP (Intellectual Property).KADOKAWAグループは、総合エンターテインメント企業として、出版、映像、ゲーム、Webサービス、教育、MD、インバウンド関連などの幅広い事業を展開しています。ABW(Activity Based Working)を含めたデジタルトランスフォーメーションの推進により、IP(Intellectual Property)の安定的創出と世界への伸展を中核とした「グローバル・メディアミックス」戦略を実践しています。
- Post-IPO equity
- 534 employees
- Founded 1954
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GNLD International· Kioicho, Tokyo, Japan
We are the MLM company having more than 50 year history with 53 markets around the world.
- 385 employees
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株式会社バンダイナムコエンターテインメント Bandai Namco Entertainment(Japan)· Shiba(4.5-Chome), Tokyo, Japan
IP(キャラクターなどの知的財産)を軸に、ネットワークコンテンツ、家庭用ゲーム、ライフエンターテインメントを通じて、長く深く遊べる良質なコンテンツと多彩なエンターテインメントを世界中のファンにお届けしています。With IP (characters and other intellectual property) at the core of our business, we deliver deep and lasting, quality content and diverse entertainment to fans around the world through network contents, home console games, and life entertainment.
- 270 employees
- Founded 1955

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東京ヴェルディ株式会社· Yanokuchi, Tokyo, Japan
日本初のプロサッカークラブを目指して1969年に創設。Jリーグ初代王者となる優勝を果たすなど、日本サッカー界のパイオニア的名門クラブ。「総合型クラブ」としてさまざまな競技に参入し、子どもたちをはじめとする多くの方々にスポーツを通じたエンターテイメントを提供します。日本のスポーツ文化を進化させる存在として、前例や常識にとらわれず、常に先駆者として新たな挑戦を続けていきます。
- 269 employees
- Founded 1969
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UUUM· Akasaka Middotaun.Tawa(28-Kai), Tokyo, Japan
From the Young at Heart to All the World!At UUUM, we create entertainment as a new experience for the world. We are "buddies" for those who create the cultures and values of the next generation.Specializing in influencer marketing, creator management, and original video content production, we are one of the largest YouTube influencer networks in Japan with above 46.8 billion views a year and more than 13,000 creator channels. Among them, over 600 of our channels exceed 100K subscribers - including top YouTube talent HIKAKIN, as well as top influencers such as Hajime Syacho, Fischer's, Tokai on Air and Marina Takewaki.We are now growing beyond a content company to offer more in-depth support to both our creators and partners, via product and service research, market surveys, trend/influencer cataloging, goods/game production, live event planning /execution, and outreach to our partners at a global scale.
- Post-IPO equity
- 259 employees
- Founded 2013
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Sanrio· Ozaki, Tokyo, Japan
Sanrio is a global lifestyle and entertainment company best known for its beloved characters such as Hello Kitty, Cinnamoroll, Kuromi, My Melody, Pompompurin and Gudetama. Since its founding in 1960, Sanrio has upheld the corporate philosophy of "Minna Nakayoku" (Getting Along Together).Today, with a presence in over 130 countries and regions, Sanrio continues to strengthen its global influence in entertainment through consumer products, digital content, and immersive experiences.Guided by the vision “One World, Connecting Smiles.”, Sanrio is committed to creatingsmiles, one person at a time, and spreading the circle of happiness even further afield. As it evolves into a global IP platform provider, Sanrio aims to generate new value in entertainment.サンリオは、商品の企画・販売やショップ展開、ライセンスビジネス、テーマパーク運営やデジタルコンテンツによる価値体験の提供など、幅広いエンターテイメント事業を展開する企業です。1960年の創業以来「みんななかよく」という企業理念のもと、「One World, Connecting Smiles.」をビジョンに掲げ、1人でも多くの人を笑顔にし、世界中に幸せの輪を広げる事業活動に取り組んでいます。「ハローキティ」をはじめ、「シナモロール」、「マイメロディ」、「クロミ」「ポムポムプリン」、「ぐでたま」など、自社開発のオリジナルキャラクターは450以上にのぼり、関連商品を約130の国と地域で展開。グローバルIPプラットフォーマーを目指し、エンターテイメントを通じて新たな価値を提供していきます。
- post ipo secondary
- 259 employees
- Founded 1960
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COVER· Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
VTuber Production "hololive production".We will provide the most advanced virtual entertainment experience from Japan.
- Series B
- 239 employees
- Founded 2016
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BANDAI NAMCO Studios Inc.· 江東区永代2-37-25, Tokyo, Japan
バンダイナムコスタジオはバンダイナムコグループに所属するゲーム開発スタジオです。めまぐるしく変化していく環境の中で、驚きと感動をもった面白い遊びをどんどん創り、世界中の人々を笑顔にしていく。そのためにバンダイナムコスタジオでは世界中のクリエイターが日々活躍しています。自分の枠にとらわれず、面白いものを作りたい!という情熱を持った人は是非私たちと一緒に働きましょう!■事業内容家庭用ゲームソフト、モバイルコンテンツ、PCコンテンツなどの企画・開発・運営【開発タイトル】・『鉄拳』シリーズ・『テイルズオブ』シリーズ・『アイドルマスター』シリーズ・『ACE COMBAT』シリーズ・『CODE VEIN』シリーズ・SCARLET NEXUS■子会社/Subsidiary *JAPANBandai Namco Forge Digitals Inc.https://fd.bandainamco.jp/Bandai Namco Research Inc.https://www.bandainamco-mirai.com/*Overseas StudiosBandai Namco Studios Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.https://www.bandainamcostudios.my/
- 227 employees
- Founded 2012

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Tokyo has long been a hub for Gaming, and the list above ranks the largest Gaming companies headquartered there by current headcount, drawn from public LinkedIn and Crunchbase records. With 157 matching companies in Refolk’s index, this is a good map of where the Gaming talent in Tokyo lives - useful whether you’re recruiting, partnering, or sizing a market.

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