Shochiku Game Accelerator 2025

Shochiku Game Accelerator

Shochiku Game Accelerator is an accelerator program designed to support the entry of innovative game-related services into the Japanese market and their global expansion. We are looking for ambitious entrepreneurs who want to make the world more exciting through new gaming experiences.

Verticals

  • AI

  • Cloud Gaming

  • XR/Metaverse

  • Platform

  • Community

  • Marketing/Media

  • Middleware

  • Payment system

  • WEB2.5

What You’ll Get

Support for Demonstration Experiments

Access to Shochiku-released games Funding of up to $100,000 to cover demonstration costs

Support for Entering the Japanese Market

Invitation to Tokyo: September 25–28, Opportunity to pitch at an event featuring Japanese game companies

Partners

Coming soon

Eligibility Requirements

Startups with products or services available for use in proof of concept.
Availability to participate in Demo Day in Japan on September 24th.
Willingness to commit to the program and participate in the online pitch selection process.

Schedule

※Japan Standard Time

May 19, 2025 Application Dealine. June 9 - 13, 2025 Online Pitch Selection. late June, 2025 Program Phase. Sep. 24, 2025 Demo Day @Tokyo

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Founded in 1895, Shochiku is a leading Japanese company, renowned for its entertainment roots in stage and film.

  • Films

  • Theaters
    (Kabuki)

  • Real Estate

Our Game Business

Shochiku Game Business Department provides funding and strategic support to help grow your business.

  • BACK PACK BATTLES
  • MISIDE
  • MIRTHWOOD
  • Craftrium

Investment

We invest in all types of gaming companies, including developers, publishers, platforms, any game infrastructure & services, and marketing firms.

  • Equity Financing
  • Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)

Publishing

We publish PC and console games worldwide, with a focus on Japan and the broader Asian market.

  • Project Financing (Development funding support)
  • Platform Management (Store Management)
  • Marketing
  • Localization
  • Voice Over
  • Media Mix Expansion (Anime adaptations, merchandise, etc.)
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