What Studio Makyu does

Studio Makyu Inc. (株式会社StudioMakyu) is a Tokyo-based private digital creative group founded by Representative Director Fumihisa Kojima in 2001 as a website and DTP/design business and incorporated in November 2015 with stated capital of 1,000,000 JPY. The firm operates with approximately 11 staff including officers, full-time, part-time, and auxiliary members from a Shibuya headquarters (relocating to 1-28-2 Shoto, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo in April 2026) and a research collaboration office at Shiga Medical University's Biomedical Innovation Facility. The company is positioned as a 'Creative Group' delivering digital, technical, and creative services from design through programming and marketing.

The company's service portfolio spans eight distinct lines: bioinformatics research support (GPGPU-accelerated DNA sequencing analysis, protein structure computation, and a proprietary 7-digit ZIPCODE cellular targeting system with ~1.3 billion amino-acid combinations for drug delivery research); blockchain and fintech security services (transaction analysis, anti-money laundering consulting using proprietary clustering algorithms, custom Linux distributions for mining rigs, and law enforcement training); website production with full-responsive CMS implementation; web marketing including influencer campaigns; store customer acquisition consulting with MEO optimization; web advertising agency services; multimedia and DTP production; and custom software development including C#-based Windows automation and CUDA-based parallel computing.

Studio Makyu generates revenue through project-based professional services and one-time custom software engagements, with quote-based pricing that is not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market is sales-led via email and phone consultation, targeting Japanese enterprises, research institutions, government and law enforcement, and listed companies across pharmaceutical, blockchain, financial services, entertainment, and e-commerce sectors. Industry positioning is reinforced through memberships in the Blockchain Promotion Association (BCCC) and Japan Virtual Currency Business Association (JCBA), authorized reseller status for DMG Blockchain Solutions' BLOCKSEER tool, and an influencer partner network covering over 3,000 creators.

Name

Studio Makyu

Legal name

株式会社Studio Makyu

Website

https://makyu.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Tokyo-based private digital creative group providing web development, web marketing, multimedia production, custom software, bioinformatics research, and blockchain security consulting on a project basis to Japanese enterprises, research institutions, government agencies, and listed companies across pharma, finance, and blockchain sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Tokyo

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Custom Software Development: Bespoke software applications, web applications, and mobile applications developed per client specifications. Pricing based on project scope and requirements.
2. Web Design and Production Services: Website creation, CMS implementation, full responsive design, and ongoing site management. Project-based pricing.
3. Web Marketing and Advertising Services: Digital marketing services including SEO, social media marketing, influencer marketing coordination, and ad management. Retainer or project-based arrangements.
4. Blockchain and Fintech Consulting: Security consulting, seminar lectures, training for law enforcement and legal professionals on blockchain technology and transaction analysis.
5. Multimedia Production: Video editing, DVD/Blu-ray authoring, DTP services, VR content, and multimedia authoring. Project-based pricing.
6. Store Marketing Consulting: Local store customer acquisition consulting including MEO optimization, branding, and SEO services.
7. Bioinformatics Research Services: In silico research support, DNA sequencing analysis, protein structure analysis, and bioinformatics tool development for research institutions and pharmaceutical companies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Studio Makyu is a Japanese digital creative group that delivers eight integrated service lines: bioinformatics services, website production, web marketing, store customer acquisition consulting, web advertising agency services, digital video editing and DTP, fintech and blockchain security, and software development. The firm serves Japanese enterprises, research institutions, and government-adjacent clients with tailored digital, scientific, and security engagements from its Shibuya, Tokyo headquarters.

Product overview

Studio Makyu is a digital creative and technology services company that does not operate a single unified software product but rather provides eight distinct service offerings across technology and creative domains. The core service portfolio consists of: (1) Bioinformatics Services for in silico drug discovery and research computing; (2) Website Production Services for web development and EC sites; (3) Web Marketing Services for digital marketing and influencer campaigns; (4) Store Customer Acquisition Consulting for local business MEO and branding; (5) Web Advertising Agency Services for paid media management; (6) Digital Video Editing / DTP for multimedia content production; (7) Fintech and Blockchain Security Services for cryptocurrency mining and blockchain analytics; and (8) Software Development for custom applications and automation. Services are delivered directly to clients and include consulting, development, and ongoing support components.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Client revenue growth from 40 million yen to near 400 million yen through consulting
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers19 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Blockchain Promotion Association (BCCC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudio Makyu is a member/affiliated organization of BCCC. They have conducted seminar lectures on anti-social checks and blockchain transaction analysis at BCCC events. BCCC serves as a key industry association for blockchain promotion in Japan.
• Japan Virtual Currency Business Association (JCVA/JCBA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudio Makyu has conducted presentations at JCBA on the current state of fraud in Japan's cryptocurrency industry. JCBA is a major industry association for virtual currency businesses in Japan.
• C Prefecture Police Cyber Crime DivisioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConducted blockchain study sessions and seminars for police investigators. Provided BTC and altcoin transaction analysis tool introduction support. Active cooperation with national law enforcement on cyber crime investigations.
• Lawyer/Judicial Firms (複数の弁護士法人)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvide blockchain technology seminars specifically designed for legal professionals. Conduct transaction analysis training for lawyers handling cryptocurrency-related cases. Consulting services for law firms on blockchain security matters.
• Shiga Medical University (滋賀医科大学)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry-academia collaboration for bioinformatics research. Located at Shiga Medical University's Biomedical Innovation Facility. Joint research on drug discovery, bioinformatics tools, and cellular targeting systems using 7-digit ZIPCODE technology.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Nomura Research Institute (NRI): Japanese IT consulting and systems integrator with strong financial services and digital transformation practices. Comparable to Studio Makyu's software development and consulting offerings for financial and enterprise clients, but at much larger scale.
• CyberAgent, Inc. Large Japanese internet media and advertising conglomerate with digital agency operations, AI/marketing technology, and internet TV businesses. Operates in similar digital creative and marketing verticals as Studio Makyu but at vastly larger scale.
• BIPROGY Inc. (formerly Nihon Unisys): Major Japanese IT services and systems integrator offering custom software development, cloud migration, and enterprise consulting. Comparable to Studio Makyu's software development and cloud migration services, but at enterprise scale.
• Dentsu Digital Inc. Digital arm of Dentsu Group offering integrated digital marketing, consulting, and technology services. Overlaps with Studio Makyu's marketing/advertising and web production capabilities, but as part of a much larger portfolio.
• Hakuhodo Inc. One of Japan's largest advertising agencies with digital, creative, and media services. Comparable to Studio Makyu's marketing and creative service lines, but operates as a broad incumbent across all advertising disciplines.

Direct peers

• Sun, Inc. (Sun Solutions): Mid-size Japanese digital agency offering web production, system development, and digital marketing for SMEs. Comparable in size and service mix to Studio Makyu's core web/design/marketing offerings for Japanese domestic clients.
• transcosmos inc. Tokyo-headquartered digital services firm offering web production, digital marketing, custom development, and contact-center operations. Highly comparable to Studio Makyu's web design, marketing, and software development service lines, though operating at much larger scale.
• IMJ (CARTA COMMUNICATIONS): Japanese digital agency providing website production, digital marketing, and integrated digital transformation services. Closely comparable to Studio Makyu's core web design + marketing + custom development offerings for Japanese enterprise clients.
• LIG Inc. Japanese digital creative agency offering web design, system development, content marketing, and video production. Similar mid-size agency structure to Studio Makyu with overlapping service portfolio in web, marketing, and multimedia.
• Goodpatch Inc. Tokyo-based digital design and prototyping firm offering UI/UX design, app/web development, and consulting. Comparable to Studio Makyu's design-led, full-stack digital service delivery model for enterprise clients.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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