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Kemco

A Japanese video game developer and publisher founded in 1984, known for its NES-era titles and extensive library of mobile RPGs.
Action
Role-playing (RPG)
Driving
Adventure
Puzzle
Founded
1984
HQ
Kure, Hiroshima, Japan
Parent
Kotobuki Solution Co, Ltd.
Known for
RPG / Adventure / Simulation
85
Games
1986–2024
Years
27
Platforms
$43.74
Ø CIB
+20.5%
24M change

About

Originally established as a subsidiary of Kotobuki Engineering & Manufacturing Co., Ltd., Kemco became a prominent developer and publisher for the Nintendo Entertainment System. During the 1980s and 1990s, they developed and published several licensed games featuring Disney and Peanuts characters, as well as porting Western games to Japanese consoles. In the modern era, the company has transitioned to focusing primarily on retro-style role-playing games for mobile and console platforms.
The company's early software catalog expanded rapidly in the mid-to-late 1980s. Kemco released the action-puzzle game Electrician in 1986, followed by the tropical-themed action-strategy title Nangoku Shirei Spy vs. Spy in 1987. That same year, they published the role-playing game Indora no Hikari, marking an early foray into the RPG genre that would define their later years. In 1988, the developer released the historical RPG Sanada Juu Yuushi alongside the platformer Donald Duck.
Kemco continued to diversify its output in 1989 with the release of the turn-based tactical game Desert Commander, the athletic minigame compilation Snoopy's Silly Sports, and the action-adventure title Mickey Mouse. These releases established the company's capability to handle diverse genres, from tactical simulations to character-driven platformers. Through these projects, the developer secured a steady presence in both domestic and international markets, building technical expertise in sprite animation and localized game design that sustained its operations through subsequent console generations.

Key People

Shoji Okuhara
President & Representative Director
Hiroshi Koyama
Director

Company History

Former names
Kotobuki System Co, Ltd.

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