5pb. (Fivepb) was established by Chiyomaru Shikura after leaving Scitron. The company specialized in publishing video games, particularly visual novels, and producing anime soundtracks. In 2011, 5pb. merged with AG-One to form MAGES., which continued to use the 5pb. brand for games until 2019.
During its peak operational years, the publisher focused heavily on bringing popular visual novels, light novel adaptations, and niche arcade ports to home consoles, particularly the Xbox 360 and PlayStation Portable. In 2008, the company released
Kanokon: Esuii, a romantic comedy adventure based on the light novel series.
The year 2009 marked a highly active period of releases. The publisher expanded its portfolio into the shoot 'em up genre with
DoDonPachi Dai-Ou-Jou Black Label Extra (also released as
Do Don Pachi Daioujou Black Label Extra), bringing Cave's acclaimed arcade shooter to the Xbox 360. That same year saw the release of
Chaos;Head Noah, an enhanced port of their seminal psychological science-fiction visual novel, alongside a
Chaos;Head Noah [Limited Edition]. Other notable releases from this period included the fantasy adaptation
Hakushaku To Yousei: Yume To Kizuna Ni Omoi Hasete [Limited Edition], the supernatural romance port
11eyes CrossOver, and the sci-fi comedy
W.L.O. Sekai Renai Kikousen [Limited Edition]. These titles solidified the publisher's reputation for catering to dedicated adventure game enthusiasts.
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