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Tohoku Shinsha to Make Its Debut at Gamescom 2025

Tohoku Shinsha Co., Ltd., headquartered in Minato, Tokyo, is set to make its first appearance at the world-renowned gaming event, Gamescom 2025, scheduled from August 20 to 24, 2025, at Koelnmesse in Germany. This initiative aims to enhance the company's recognition in the European and American game industry by showcasing their excellence in audio production, an area they've excelled in for over 60 years.

Aim for Global Recognition

Tohoku Shinsha's audio subtitle production department has established itself among the top-tier creators within the industry. Their expertise includes dubbing and subtitling for foreign films, dramas, and anime sound production. Recently, they have extended their talents to popular game titles, contributing significantly to acclaimed games like "Final Fantasy XVI" and "Monster Hunter Rise," earning them high praise from industry stakeholders.

During Gamescom, Tohoku Shinsha plans to engage in proactive conversations and proposals with participating companies, with hopes to cultivate new partnerships and further make their mark in the European and American gaming markets.

The Words from the President

Koji Okano, the head of Tohoku Shinsha’s audio subtitle production department, shared insights on the company’s journey. “We have been involved in game audio production since the inception of incorporating voice acting into games, which has spanned over three decades. Our involvement in numerous popular title recordings is a testament to our growth in this field,” he commented.

As the demand for high-quality audio production grows, more inquiries and requests are coming in from overseas clients as well as local game developers. With this milestone debut at Gamescom, Tohoku Shinsha aims to introduce their capabilities to global game companies, assisting them in optimizing the auditory experience of their games.

Highlights of Gamescom 2025

• - Date: August 20 - 22, 2025
• - Location: Hall 2.1 E019, Koelnmesse, Germany

Gamescom Official Site

Launch of the Game and Anime Sound Production Center

In anticipation of their international outreach, Tohoku Shinsha announced the launch of the "Game and Anime Sound Production Center," effective April 1, 2025. This specialized organization aims to elevate audio production services for games and anime, with increased staffing to handle multilingual demands such as dialogue recording, music production, and localization of scenarios ready for a global audience.

Achievements in Audio and Subtitle Production (Fiscal Year 2024)

In the past fiscal year, Tohoku Shinsha produced:

• - Total productions: 3,644 (Approximately 550 related to games)
• - Voice actor casting records: 24,557 (with 2,269 unique individuals)

Notable Game Titles:

"Silent Hill 2," "Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven," "Final Fantasy XVI," "Monster Hunter Rise," "Stellar Blade," and many more.

Notable Anime Works:

"Dandadan," "Bye Bye, Earth," "Yofukashi no Uta," "Lupin III Series," and more.

International Film and Drama Projects:

"Superman," "Minecraft: The Movie," "The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Rohan," and the entire Harry Potter series among many others.

About Tohoku Shinsha

Founded on April 1, 1961, and led by President Keiichi Kosaka, Tohoku Shinsha specializes in various areas such as CM production, promotional creation, graphic and web design, audio and subtitle production, program and film creation, license business, and more.
Tohoku Shinsha Official Website
Audio Subtitle Production Division

Tohoku Shinsha is ready to make waves in the international games market, reinforcing their identity as leaders in sound generation and localization for a diverse audience worldwide.