Last August, YUKE’S Co., Ltd. (hereafter “YUKE’S”) acquired AQUAPLUS Co., Ltd. (hereafter “AQUAPLUS”) as a subsidiary, and under a new vision, has been working to further expand its entertainment business.
An interview with YUKE’S (President & CEO: Yukinori Taniguchi) and AQUAPLUS (President & CEO: Naoya Shimokawa) has been published on the gaming news site “DenFamiNicoGamer.” This interview introduces the initiatives of both companies in the words of their presidents, as well as the challengers they aim to undertake moving forward.

About DenFaminicoGamer

• URL:https://news.denfaminicogamer.jp/interview/260402w
  AQUAPLUS, best known for its role-playing visual novel series “Utawarerumono” and “ToHeart,” has become a subsidiary of YUKE’S, best known for its wrestling games…but you may be thinking, “what could these two companies possibly have in common!?” As it turns out, the companies are now prepared for a collaboration which capitalizes on each other’s strengths. This interview asks the two presidents “Why,” and “What’s next” for this exciting partnership.

With the corporate mission of “Making the World Smile, with Entertainment that Excites and Surprises,” YUKE’S is dedicated to providing high-value entertainment solutions that resonate with audiences globally, and creating unique and memorable experiences.
By partnering with AQUAPLUS, YUKE’S hopes to develop further, continuing its mission to proactively expand into international markets and build partnerships that recognize diversity in culture and values to deliver content that can be enjoyed by users around the world.

All company and product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.