Imagineer Co.,Ltd. engages in the content business in Japan and internationally. It is involved in the provision of content through characters, education, games, etc.; and product planning and sales promotion activities. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

History

Imagineer Co., Ltd. was established on January 27, 1986 in Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, with the goal of developing, manufacturing and selling game software. They acquired the rights to release overseas games in Japan, such as SimCity which they published for PC. They have also worked with companies like Sanrio Co., Ltd. on games featuring popular characters such as Hello Kitty.Imagineer developed the Super Nintendo Entertainment System version of Populous, having acquired the rights from Les Edgar. At the time, the company was working with Nintendo. Imagineer also publishes the Medabots game series.

In 2016, Imagineer fully absorbed their video game subsidiary company, Rocket Company, merging into one company.

Mission

At Imagineer we strive to be the best in our industry. Our goal is to create visuals that inspire and move people, engaging them in stories that evoke emotion.

Vision

Our vision is to push the boundaries of creativity and create visuals that surprise and delight. We strive to be pioneers in the field of visual effects, crafting compelling stories that leave a lasting impact on our audiences.

Key Team

Takashi Matsuda (Exec. Officer)

Mr. Takafumi Nakamura (Exec. Officer)

Yoshiki Yamamoto (Exec. Officer)

Recognition and Awards

Over the years, Imagineer have achieved numerous awards and recognition for their work, such as: an Emmy Award for Outstanding Special Visual Effects, an Academy Award for Best Visual Effects, and numerous Creative Arts Emmy Awards as well as BAFTA, Visual Effects Society and many more.