Based in Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido, this company quietly but surely made its mark in the software industry with solid technical expertise. Founded in 1990, AGENDA was launched by former staff of “dB-SOFT,” a company that supported the dawn of the video game industry.

Tracing the history of AGENDA reveals some surprising past events. From 1991, they focused on game development under the brand name “argent.” They inherited the unique, nostalgic, and quirky world-building vibe from the later days of dB-SOFT and created distinctly original games.

For somewhat humorous reasons, they retired the “argent” name around 2007 and began operating under the company name “AGENDA.” From this point, they began focusing more seriously on developing systems for the travel industry—shifting from game development to more practical solutions.

In 2008, some staff from AGENDA branched off to establish a new game company called “SmileBoom.” Meanwhile, AGENDA adapted to the times by shifting to game development for mobile phones and smartphones. Their willingness to evolve with flexibility speaks to their true craftsman spirit.

In 2013, they teamed up with “DropWave” to establish a new company called “Frontier Wave,” entrusting them with the baton of game development. AGENDA's game development effectively concluded at this point. The following year, Frontier Wave rebranded as “Xio” and seamlessly reintegrated into the industry.

Even without flashy promotions or blockbuster titles, AGENDA maintains a unique presence. The craftsmanship of its founders, their adaptability to the times, and their steady progress from Hokkaido all contribute to their charm. They’ve stayed true to their own pace, creating with honesty rather than chasing trends.

Like a good cup of coffee—subtle but memorable. AGENDA has quietly but surely carved its name into the history of games and software.