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Kid

A Japanese video game developer and publisher specializing in bishoujo games and visual novels.
Founded
1988
Acquired
2007
HQ
Tokyo, Japan
Parent
CyberFront
Known for
Visual novels / Dating sims / Adventure
39
Games
1996–2006
Years
8
Platforms
$18.23
Ø CIB
-4%
24M change

About

KID (Kindle Imagine Develop) is a Japanese publisher and developer renowned for creating the Memories Off franchise. During the late 1990s, the company released several notable visual novels and adventure games, including Can Can Bunny Premiere, Pocket Love, and High School Terra Story.
The company's early portfolio laid the groundwork for its signature narrative style through a series of romance simulation and adventure titles. In 1996, the release of Can Can Bunny Premiere and its sequel Can Can Bunny Premiere 2 established a foundation for character-driven storytelling. This was quickly followed by Can Can Bunny Extra in 1997, further expanding the reach of the franchise.
During this prolific late-1990s period, the publisher diversified its gameplay mechanics while maintaining its focus on interpersonal relationships. The release of Pocket Love [CD Bundle] in 1997 and its successor Pocket Love 2 in 1998 introduced portable romance simulation elements to a broader audience. Concurrently, KID published Ruriiro no Yuki and the board-game-style simulation Tenant Wars in 1998, alongside the digital novel High School Terra Story. Together, these interconnected releases served as the creative and thematic precursors that defined the evolutionary path of the Memories Off franchise, establishing industry standards for the bishoujo and visual novel genres in Japan.

Key People

Hisayoshi Ichikawa
Founder
Takashi Sato
President
Yoshihiro Kanno
Director

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