Company Profile
PROFILE
Company Information
| Company Name | JP UNIVERSE株式会社（JP UNIVERSE Inc.） |
|---|---|
| Founded | February 2022 |
| CEO | Hajime Tabata |
| Address | 1-14-16 Kudankita, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan |
| Business | Developing an AI World RPG engine Planning, developing, and operating original IPs Building game-driven platforms |
| Major Shareholders | TOPPAN Digital Corporation, MUFG Bank, Ltd., Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, Mizuho Innovation Frontier Co., Ltd. |
INVESTMENT THESIS
Why JP UNIVERSE?
01
IP × Entertainment
Original IP development led by the top creator behind the Final Fantasy series. "RYUGU NATION" is an open-world RPG developed with global expansion in mind.
02
Technology Platform
The AI-powered game creation tool OwnWorld democratizes game development. It is a proprietary development environment built on the Pegasus World Kit technology foundation.
03
Proven Track Record
Development and release of Pegasus Dream Tour, the official mobile game of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. Credibility demonstrated through investment from major financial institutions and a leading printing company.
SHAREHOLDERS
Major Shareholders
TOPPAN Digital Corporation
MUFG Bank, Ltd.
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
Mizuho Innovation Frontier Co., Ltd.
KEY FACTS
Founded
2022Feb.
Shareholders
4cos.
Businesses
2
MILESTONES
Key Milestones
JP GAMES Inc. Founded
Hajime Tabata founded his own game development studio and launched game and entertainment operations.
Pegasus Dream Tour Released
Developed and released the official mobile game of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, demonstrating game development capabilities on an international stage.
JP UNIVERSE Inc. Founded
Backed by TOPPAN Digital, MUFG Bank, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, and Mizuho Innovation Frontier, earning the trust of major institutional investors.
SHAKE! KYOTO Grand Prix Winner
Won the Grand Prix at the SHAKE! KYOTO Web3 pitch contest. Business concept and technical capabilities recognized by an independent third-party body.
RYUGU NATION & OwnWorld Rollout
Ongoing development and rollout of the open-world RPG "RYUGU NATION" and the AI-powered game creation tool "OwnWorld."
BUSINESS
Our Businesses
GAME / RPG
竜宮国
An AI World RPG set in Fantasy Japan. Become the villain to save the world, and forge your own history. An AI World RPG created by the team behind the Final Fantasy series, featuring a unique world-building and high-quality visuals.
Official Site →TOOL / PLATFORM
OwnWorld
"OwnWorld" AI World RPG Engine. Technology that turns imagination into gameplay. OwnWorld is a proprietary AI World RPG engine that supports the creation of worlds, characters, and narratives through AI. It accelerates high-end development for professional creators while realizing a new creative environment where anyone can give shape to their own unique worlds and games.
Official Site →LEADERSHIP
CEO
CEO
Hajime Tabata
Hajime Tabata
Served as a director for RPG development at Square Enix. Achieved worldwide critical acclaim for Final Fantasy Type-0 and Final Fantasy XV. In 2021, developed and released The Pegasus Dream Tour, the official mobile game for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. Established JP UNIVERSE Inc. in February 2022 and serves as its CEO.
- Square Enix Co., Ltd. (Game Director)
- Director, Final Fantasy Type-0
- Director, Final Fantasy XV
- Developer, Pegasus Dream Tour — Official Mobile Game of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games (2021)
- CEO, JP UNIVERSE Inc. (2022–present)
CONTACT
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