【SHUEISHA GAMES】A Specialized Game Company by Shueisha, Strong in Both Games and Manga! What is the History of SHUEISHA GAMES?

Have you ever imagined a world where games and manga merge together? “Shueisha Games” is a unique entity that turns such dreams into reality. This company, a wholly owned subsidiary of the manga giant “Shueisha,” brings a new wave to Japan's gaming industry from Kanda Jimbocho, Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo.

Its beginning was in 2018. By sponsoring the “Google Play Indie Games Festival,” Shueisha fully embarked on activities to support game developers. They began initiatives to create new games in collaboration with young creators. Through this experience, they decided to apply the expertise in scouting and nurturing new talent, honed over years in the manga industry, to the field of gaming.

Later, in 2021, the “Shueisha Game Creators CAMP” project began. As this initiative progressed, the need to establish a distinctive “professional organization for games” became evident. In 2022, they officially became independent as “Shueisha Games.”

Shueisha Games took a major step forward right after its establishment with its flexibility and creative ideas. A representative example of this is the brand “Manga Board Game” (Manga Bodge). This is a project for board games based on Shueisha's manga works, born from ideas by employees newly hired after the company's founding. This project, unexpectedly incorporated into the business plan, quickly grew into a hit initiative. It demonstrated new possibilities for entertainment that transcend the boundaries between manga and games.

While Shueisha Games has established a unique position in the gaming industry, its core lies in its passion for supporting young creators. The “Shueisha Game Creators CAMP” has been renamed to “Game Creators CAMP” and has evolved into a project with even greater potential. Through this initiative, they continue to provide a stage for small teams and individual game creators to shine.

The appeal of Shueisha Games lies in its wide range of initiatives. The know-how of talent discovery developed in the manga industry, deep understanding of game developers, and flexible creativity. These elements combine to connect the worlds of games and manga in new ways.

If you love both games and manga, you can't help but look forward to the future Shueisha Games is creating. Their challenge has only just begun. Let's wait in excitement to see what surprises they will bring next!