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Asmik Ace Entertainment Inc

A Japanese video game publisher and distributor founded in 1985, known for its pink dinosaur mascot Asmik-kun.
Action
Puzzle
Founded
1985
Acquired
2012
HQ
Tokyo, Japan
Parent
J:COM (Jupiter Telecommunications Co, Ltd.)
Known for
Adventure / Role-playing / Puzzle
56
Games
1988–2004
Years
13
Platforms
$17.24
Ø CIB
-46.6%
24M change

About

Originally established as Asmik Corporation, the company merged with Ace Pictures in 1998 to form Asmik Ace Entertainment. It published numerous titles for retro consoles like the Famicom, Sega Mega Drive, and PC Engine, often featuring its mascot Asmik-kun.
During the late 1980s, the publisher established a diverse software library by releasing titles across multiple genres. In 1988, the company released the mahjong title Gambler Jiko Chuushinha. The following year marked a significant expansion in its catalog with the release of the action role-playing game Super Hydlide and the sports simulation World Super Tennis.
The company also targeted the shoot 'em up and action markets in 1989 with the 3D scrolling shooter Cosmic Epsilon, the manga-based Meimon Takonishi Ouendan, and a home port of the arcade hit Shinobi. That same year, the platformer Asmik-kun World debuted.
Beyond these early releases, the publisher continued to support various home consoles throughout the 1990s, transitioning into 3D gaming on fifth-generation systems. It eventually shifted its primary focus toward film production and distribution under the ownership of Japanese telecommunications giants, while maintaining its legacy as an early pioneer in console software publishing.

Key People

Masayuki Sano
President
Hiroshi Saito
Executive Officer

Company History

Former names
Asmik Ace Entertainment Inc.

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