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NanaOn-Sha (株式会社七音社, Kabushiki-gaisha NanaOn-Sha) is a Japanese video game developer founded by Masaya Matsuura in 1993.
Native name | 株式会社七音社 |
|---|---|
| Company type | Kabushiki-gaisha |
| Industry | Video games |
| Founded | 1993[1] |
| Founder | Masaya Matsuura |
| Headquarters | , |
| Products | PaRappa the Rapper Um Jammer Lammy Vib-Ribbon |
| Website | nanaon-sha.co.jp |
History
editIn 1993, Matsuura founded the Tokyo-based production company, NanaOn-Sha, which began the development of video games. He was mainly involved in the development of the industry but in various sound productions, including his music activities.
They debuted the release of Tunin'Glue in 1996 for the Apple Pippin, which is only released in Japan. They've also developed PaRappa the Rapper for the PlayStation—the same year as Tunin'Glue—which marks their collaborative debut with Californian visual artist Rodney Greenblat. Successfully regarded as the first modern music video game, the game was initiated as a franchise, which included a spin-off, Um Jammer Lammy–which is based on guitar samples–and eventually a proper sequel, PaRappa the Rapper 2.
In 1999, they also developed Vib-Ribbon. Only released in Japan and PAL regions, the game was later released in North America on the PSN store under the PS1 classic in 2014.
Games
editReferences
edit- ^ "NanaOn-Sha Facebook Page". Facebook. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
- ^ Fletcher, JC. "Haunt house: a visit with NanaOn-Sha". Engadget. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
- ^ "【新作】『パラッパラッパー』で知られる松浦雅也氏の新作音ゲー『古杣（furusoma）』配信 | スマホゲーム情報ならファミ通App" [(New work) Masaya Matsuura, known for "Parappa the Rapper", releases new sound game "furusoma"]. Famitsu (in Japanese). Retrieved 2023-02-10.
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