AREA 35, Inc.

Make this cherry blossom season unforgettable 🌸 From All of Us at AREA 35, Inc. #japan #worklife #lifeinjapan

Celebrating the incredible women of AREA 35. These talented artists and creators bring their unique perspectives, creative vision, and technical expertise to everything we do. To any young women out there with dreams of joining the industry - these amazing professionals once stood where you are. Their journey reminds us that passion, determination, and hard work can turn dreams into reality. A heartfelt thank you to all the women on our team (including those who prefer to stay behind the scenes) - your creativity, strength, and brilliant ideas make our company better every day. 🟥 今日は3月8日は国際女性デーです！ 私たちのチームのすべての女性たちに心から感謝いたします。 その創造力、強さ、そして素晴らしいアイデアで、SAFEHOUSEをより良いものにしています。

DEFCON ZEROでクライアントさんのダンス系プロジェクトのモーションキャプチャ収録を行いました。舞台裏を少しだけご紹介。 💃💃 Dance precision slay! Watch our 54-camera array capture every micro-movement from our mocap stage, DEFCON ZERO, in this exclusive behind-the-scenes look at our client's latest dance anime project. #tech #performance #motioncapture

What a way to wrap up 2024! Our annual bounenkai brought the AREA 35, SAFEHOUSE, WHISTLER, and WHEELERS V JAPAN teams together for a night that reminded us why we love what we do. The evening was exactly what we needed – amazing food, great conversations, and genuine moments of joy with our prize draws and team activities. It was the perfect way to celebrate a year of dedicated work and creative achievements across all our studios. 2024 threw its share of challenges our way, and our teams met each one with growth and determination. We couldn't be prouder of what we've accomplished together. Looking forward to 2025 with enthusiasm and fresh energy. Thank you to everyone who made this year special – here's to creating more amazing things together. 🟥 2024年という、私たちのクリエイティブな旅は、朝昼問わず、スタッフのユニークな才能によって、物語と画期的な瞬間が形作られてきました。 年末に開催した忘年会は、私たちが大切にしている仲間との信頼関係や情熱があるからこそ、ひときわ特別なものに感じられます。 最高に力を注いで、不可能に思えたことをやり遂げたすべてのスーパーバイザー、マネージャー、アーティスト、エンジニア、ゲームデザイナーまで、全スタッフに心より感謝します。 皆さんのおかげで、2024年は忘れられない年になりました。 新しく書き加えられた私たちのストーリーと、ともに乗り越えてきた挑戦に乾杯。 おつかれさまでした！ #GameDev #Gaming #AREA35 #CreativeStudio

Tom & Felicity are celebrating a traditional Japanese New Year's scene and we are here to break it all down for you: 🍊 Mikan - Clementines/mandarin oranges. Not only do you use this delectable fruit to decorate your New Year's shrine they are almost always ripe and juicy, ready-to-eat. 🥶 Space heater - Many homes in Japan still have the traditional framework & haven't been upgraded to modern standards. But don't underestimate these hard-working heating monsters! They generate heat very quickly and can bring a cold room to cozy temperatures within 15 minutes! For Tom & Felicity's room, this space heater is a perfect size! 🔥 Kotatsu - the low, wooden table with the blanket. This is common among homes where people still sit on the ground for sleeping, eating, etc. Of course, the ground gets very cold so that's why many of these kotatsu will have a small heater attached to the table which will warm up the bottom area very nicely. You then keep your feet and lap under the blanket while enjoying a social evening. There are even stories of people falling asleep in the kotatsu! (Example: Mi-chan) 🍲 Nabe - Tom & Felicity are enjoying a hot pot which is a regular food staple among Japanese families during the winter. Not only is it super easy to make, it's nutritious and warms the belly and soul. Comfort food at its max and great to eat alone or with friends and family. Can you find the last thing about our holiday scene? Hint: 2025 is the "Year of the ____" Catch Tom, Felicity, and Mi-chan next year when "Felicity's Door" releases~! Happy New Year, everyone! 🎍 今年も1年大変お疲れ様でした！ みなさまはどんな1年でしたか？ 今年フェリシティーズ・ドアは、東京ゲームショウに出展し、たくさんの人に遊んでいただきました。 2025年もみなさまに「Felicity's Door」をお届けできるよう精進して参ります。リリースされたら、ぜひ皆さんに遊んでいただけたら嬉しいです！ それではみなさま、良いお正月をお過ごしください~

Technical Director Wanted | Tokyo, Japan AREA 35 is seeking a visionary Technical Director to revolutionize game development and media production. Who We Are: * Innovative Japanese game development studio * Creating cutting-edge games and media experiences * Pioneers in real-time rendering technology What You'll Do: * Lead technical teams in game development * Design next-generation visual experiences * Push creative and technical boundaries in Unreal Engine * Collaborate with industry-leading talent Key Skills Required: * Expert Unreal Engine knowledge * Advanced C++ and Python programming * Rendering pipeline optimization * Technical team leadership * Visual innovation expertise Location: Tokyo, Japan Type: Full-Time, In-Office Competitive Salary | Visa Sponsorship Interested? Submit portfolio to info@area35east.com #GameDev #TechnicalDirector #UnrealEngine #TokyoTech #workinTokyo

From Blizzard's Diablo and Overwatch to Netflix's Gundam: Requiem for Vengeance, Michael Chu knows how to build worlds with words. One of his tips for building vast and incredible worlds: The importance of emotional authenticity in characters, ensuring they resonate as believable and relatable individuals beyond their immediate storylines. Check out the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/ghtGa5qD 🟥 ブリザードの『Diablo 3』や『オーバーウォッチ』から、Netflixの『機動戦士ガンダム 復讐のレクイエム』までを手掛けるゲームデザイナー／マイケル・チューは、言葉で世界を構築する方法を熟知しています。 広大で素晴らしい世界を構築するための彼のヒントのひとつは、キャラクターの感情的な信憑性の重要さです。 インタビューの全文は、このリンクをご覧ください：https://lnkd.in/ghtGa5qD

AREA 35 Celebrates 8 Years of Creativity and Game Dev We recently marked our 8th anniversary with an evening filled with sumptuous food thanks to TY Harbor. During dinner, we were encouraged by speeches given by our CEO, Hiroaki Yura, Head of Programming, Wojciech Sienkiewicz, and Lead Game Designer, Yoshiki Takahama. We truly enjoyed talking with our co-workers outside of the normal office space. It is a rare and cherished opportunity to spend quality time together. The laughter and camaraderie flowed freely (as did the libations). We caught up on life, reminisced about old times, and reinforced the connections that define our AREA 35 team. Here's to many more years of adventures and side quests as we continue our journey of creativity and innovation in the indie game dev and outsourcing industry. Thank you to everyone who has been there for us this year! 🟥 AREA35、クリエイティビティとゲーム開発の8周年を祝う 独立系ゲーム開発会社であるAREA35では、先日TYハーバー様にて、8周年記念の晩餐会を開催しました。豪華な料理とともに、和やかな雰囲気の中で開催されました。 ディナーでは、代表取締役社長の由良浩明、プログラミング部長のヴォイチェフ・シエンキェヴィッチ、リードゲームデザイナーの高浜良樹のスピーチがあり、私たちを勇気づけてくれました。 私たちは、オフィススペース以外の場所で、コワーカーとの会話を楽しみました。(ちなみにバッファローウィングはかなり辛かった!) 一緒に充実した時間を過ごすことができ、貴重な機会となりました。人生や昔のことを語り合うことで仲間意識をさらに深め、AREA35チームのつながりを強化することができました。 インディーゲーム開発およびアウトソーシング業界における創造性と革新の旅を続けながら、これからも冒険とサイドクエストを続けていきます。 今年も多くの方々にお世話になりました。心より感謝申し上げます。

We are thrilled to announce that our CEO, Hiroaki Yura, has been honored as a winner of the Forbes Japan Culture-preneurs award! 🎉 Hiroaki Yura began his career as a violinist in Australia after immigrating there at the age of six. By 2003, after winning numerous competitions and performing internationally as a soloist, he established the Eminence Symphony Orchestra in 2004, which is recognized as the world’s first professional orchestra dedicated to performing soundtracks from video games and anime. He has contributed to widely acclaimed Japanese productions, including the action RPG “Diablo III” and the feature-length anime film “The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya.” In 2010, he founded the music production company WHISTLER, which has provided sound for many game titles and the Netflix anime “Gundam: Requiem for Vengeance.” He also served as the animation producer and sound director for this upcoming Netflix series, set to be released this fall. Utilizing his classical music training from childhood and his extensive network of contacts in Japan and abroad, he has been playing a vital role in sharing Japanese content with the world. 🟥 この度、弊社代表取締役の由良浩明がForbes JAPANのCulture-preneurs賞を受賞いたしました！ 💼✨ #Leadership

AREA 35 shows you how localization is done! Thank you, Brownie Games! We loved working on EGGLIA Rebirth! 🟥 AREA35は過去に『EGGLIA Rebirth』の英語ローカライズ担当させていただきました。ありがとうございます！ #translation #videogames #gaming