Yuke's
Yuke's is a Japanese contract game developer and CG live-event production company that develops console/PC games and virtual concert content for major publishers (SEGA, D3PUBLISHER, ARC SYSTEM WORKS, Xbox Game Studios) and entertainment IP holders (Crypton Future Media, The Pokémon Company).
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2015
- HeadquartersSakai, Japan
- Headcount251–500
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Yuke's does
Yuke's Co., Ltd. (YUKE'S Co., Ltd.) is a Japanese entertainment content company headquartered in Sakai, Osaka, with an engineering and R&D office in Yokohama. The company operates three principal service lines: contract game development for consoles, PC, and mobile; pachinko and pachislot machine video content production; and CG Live/XR Metaverse production for concerts and live entertainment events. Its production stack spans Unreal Engine, Unity, and proprietary engines alongside traditional CG tools (Maya, MotionBuilder, ZBrush, After Effects), with proprietary "Zero Edit Motion Capture" technology enabling efficient live event CG production.
Yuke's business model is predominantly professional services: it develops games and CG content under contract for major publishers and IP holders, generating revenue through development fees and milestone payments. Named enterprise clients include D3PUBLISHER (Full Metal Schoolgirl, Earth Defense Force ports), ARC SYSTEM WORKS (Double Dragon Revive), SEGA (Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties), and Xbox Game Studios (NINJA GAIDEN 4) on the publishing side, and Crypton Future Media, The Pokémon Company, and Happy Elements on the entertainment IP side. Retail pricing is set by publishers (e.g., Full Metal Schoolgirl at ¥6,980 standard / ¥9,460 deluxe; Yakuza Kiwami 3 Deluxe Edition at $74.99).
The company maintains a small self-publishing arm and, in August 2025, acquired AQUAPLUS Co., Ltd. as a wholly-owned subsidiary, adding the Utawarerumono and ToHeart visual novel/RPG IP portfolios. As of April 2026, Yuke's employs approximately 200 staff and is actively recruiting through new graduate and mid-career channels to scale concurrent project delivery. Distribution is handled entirely through publisher partners across global retail and digital storefronts (PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch 2, Steam, Epic Games Store), with live event CG delivered directly to venues and streaming platforms.
Yuke's firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Yuke's
- Legal name
- YUKE'S Co., Ltd.
- Website
- https://yukes.co.jp
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2015
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 251–500 employees
- Short description
- Yuke's is a Japanese contract game developer and CG live-event production company that develops console/PC games and virtual concert content for major publishers (SEGA, D3PUBLISHER, ARC SYSTEM WORKS, Xbox Game Studios) and entertainment IP holders (Crypton Future Media, The Pokémon Company).
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Yuke's industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Video Game Development Services
- akta.pro primary industry
- VR/AR/XR Game Studios (MPAFAAAE)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- XR/AR/VR/MR Development Frameworks & Toolchains (MPAFAFAF)
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Where Yuke's is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Sakai
- HQ country
- Japan
- HQ region
- Asia
Offices2 records
Markets served
Yuke's business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Contract Development (Commissioned Development): Yuke's develops games, pachinko/pachislot machines, and CG content on a contract basis for publishers and clients. Revenue is generated through development fees and milestone payments for projects like Double Dragon Revive (Arc System Works), Full Metal Schoolgirl (D3PUBLISHER), Yakuza Kiwami 3 (SEGA), and NINJA GAIDEN 4 (Xbox Game Studios).
- CG Live/XR Entertainment Production: Yuke's creates CGI content for live entertainment events including Hatsune Miku concerts, Ensemble Stars!! events, and Pokémon collaborations, providing end-to-end production services for virtual performances.
- Publishing (Self-Developed Titles): The company develops and publishes its own IP titles through its publishing business unit, though primary publishing is handled by distribution partners.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Full Metal Schoolgirl Standard Edition |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Full Metal Schoolgirl Deluxe Edition |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties Digital Download |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels3 records
Yuke's product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Yuke's is a Japanese entertainment content company that provides contract development services across three main service lines: console, PC and smartphone game development (including titles such as Double Dragon Revive and Full Metal Schoolgirl); pachinko and pachislot machine development including LCD display control and 3D graphics; and CG Live/XR Metaverse production for concerts and live events featuring virtual singers such as Hatsune Miku. The company works as a development partner for major publishers such as ARC SYSTEM WORKS, D3PUBLISHER, SEGA, and Xbox Game Studios.
Product overview
YUKE'S Co., Ltd. is a Japanese entertainment content company providing contract development services. The company operates three main service lines: (1) Game Development - console, PC, and smartphone game development including titles like Double Dragon Revive and Full Metal Schoolgirl; (2) Game Machine Development - pachinko and pachislot (Japanese arcade gambling machines) development; and (3) CG Live/XR Metaverse Production - CGI content creation for concerts and live events featuring virtual singers. The company works as a development partner for major publishers including Arc System Works, D3PUBLISHER, SEGA, and Xbox Game Studios, contributing to popular franchises like Yakuza and NINJA GAIDEN.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Game Development Services
Quantifiable outcome
- Successfully delivered multiple high-profile game titles simultaneously in 2025 including Double Dragon Revive and Full Metal Schoolgirl on the same release date
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use Yuke's
Customer profileNamed customers7 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Yuke's technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature2 records
Yuke's partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eight partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.
- The Pokémon CompanymajorSpecial cooperation partner for 'Pokémon feat. Hatsune Miku VOLTAGE Live!' concert event held March 20-22, 2026 at LaLa arena TOKYO-BAY. Yuke's produced CG content for this collaborative concert featuring both Pokémon and Hatsune Miku content.
- Happy Elements K.K / StaLi ProjectcoreIP holder for Ensemble Stars!! franchise. Yuke's created CGI for songs and MC segments for the DREAM LIVE Tour 10th x ALL STARS!! concert tour, contributing to all 14 shows across Makuhari Messe and INTEX Osaka in 2026.
- AQUAPLUS Co., Ltd.coreYuke's acquired AQUAPLUS as a subsidiary in August of the previous year (2025). AQUAPLUS is known for role-playing visual novel series Utawarerumono and ToHeart. Yuke's handled Nintendo Switch 2 porting of AQUAPLUS titles Utawarerumono: Past and Present Rediscovered and Monochrome Mobius: Rights and Wrongs Forgotten.
- SEGA CORPORATIONcoreSEGA published Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties, with Yuke's as development partner. The remake of Yakuza 3 was released February 12, 2026 for multiple platforms including Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam.
- Xbox Game StudiosmajorXbox Game Studios published NINJA GAIDEN 4 (released October 21, 2025), with Yuke's providing platform adaptation and optimization support. Yuke's leveraged its extensive game development expertise to contribute to this globally acclaimed action game series.
- Crypton Future Media, Inc.coreCrypton Future Media develops Hatsune Miku and other virtual singers. Yuke's creates CG content for Hatsune Miku Magical Mirai events, MIKU EXPO tours, and other live concerts featuring the virtual singer franchise.
- D3PUBLISHER Inc.coreD3PUBLISHER is the publisher of Full Metal Schoolgirl, developed by Yuke's. The game was released October 23, 2025 for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Steam, and Epic Games Store. This is a core publishing partnership where D3PUBLISHER handles distribution and marketing while Yuke's provides development.
- ARC SYSTEM WORKS Co., Ltd.coreARC SYSTEM WORKS published Double Dragon Revive, developed by Yuke's, released October 23, 2025 for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Steam. ARC SYSTEM WORKS contributes fighting game development expertise and distributes the title globally.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Yuke's competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Valhalla Game Studios: Japanese 3D action developer (Devil's Third). Comparable mid-sized Japanese studio focused on high-fidelity action game development.
- PlatinumGames: Japanese action game studio specializing in 3D action titles (Bayonetta, NieR) and contract development for major publishers. Closely comparable to Yuke's as a Japanese co-development partner with deep 3D action expertise.
- ILCA: Japanese game developer with strong porting and co-development track record (Pokémon Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl, Resident Evil). Comparable to Yuke's in providing contract development and platform adaptation services to tier-1 publishers.
- Team Ninja: Japanese action game developer (NINJA GAIDEN, Dead or Alive) that partnered with Yuke's on NINJA GAIDEN 4. Comparable 3D action pedigree and publisher relationship model.
- CyberConnect2: Japanese game studio with deep action game expertise (.hack, Naruto, Dragon Ball Z). Similar mid-sized Japanese co-development model serving global publishers.
- ARC SYSTEM WORKS: Japanese fighting/action game developer and publisher that published Double Dragon Revive developed by Yuke's. Comparable hybrid developer/publisher model in the Japanese action segment.
- Inti Creates: Japanese game developer focused on action titles (Mega Man, Azure Striker). Similar size, action genre focus, and contract/publishing hybrid business model.
- M-TWO: Japanese game developer formed by former Capcom staff, known for Resident Evil 2/3 remakes and contract porting. Highly comparable co-development and remake/porting business model.
Broad incumbents
- Koei Tecmo: Large Japanese publisher/developer with significant action franchise portfolio (NINJA GAIDEN, Dead or Alive, Dynasty Warriors). Parent of Team Ninja and a comparable incumbent in the Japanese action game market.
- CAPCOM: Major Japanese game publisher/developer. Indirect comparable as a large Japanese platform holder whose franchises (Resident Evil, Street Fighter, Monster Hunter) often drive demand for the kind of co-development and porting work Yuke's provides.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Yuke's social profiles
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Yuke's leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Yuke's subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
Yuke's funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Yuke's M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Yuke's
What does Yuke's do?
Yuke's is a Japanese entertainment content company that provides contract development services across three main service lines: console, PC and smartphone game development (including titles such as Double Dragon Revive and Full Metal Schoolgirl); pachinko and pachislot machine development including LCD display control and 3D graphics; and CG Live/XR Metaverse production for concerts and live events featuring virtual singers such as Hatsune Miku. The company works as a development partner for major publishers such as ARC SYSTEM WORKS, D3PUBLISHER, SEGA, and Xbox Game Studios.
Is Yuke's a public or private company?
Yuke's is a private company. It is classified as public and is currently operating.
When was Yuke's founded?
Yuke's was founded in 2015. It employs 251 to 500 people.
Where is Yuke's based?
Yuke's is headquartered in Sakai, Japan, in the Asia region.
How does Yuke's make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Contract Development (Commissioned Development) is the primary driver. The others are CG Live/XR Entertainment Production and publishing (Self-Developed Titles).
Who are Yuke's's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Valhalla Game Studios, PlatinumGames, ILCA, Team Ninja, CyberConnect2, ARC SYSTEM WORKS, Inti Creates and M-TWO. Broad incumbents are Koei Tecmo and CAPCOM.
Does Yuke's have an API?
No public API is recorded for Yuke's.
What industry is Yuke's in?
Yuke's's product category is Video Game Development Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is MPAFAAAE, VR/AR/XR Game Studios, with a secondary code of MPAFAFAF, XR/AR/VR/MR Development Frameworks & Toolchains.