Arc System Works

Arc System Works Co., Ltd.
Native name
アークシステムワークス株式会社
Āku Shisutemu Wākusu kabushiki gaisha
Company typeKabushiki gaisha
IndustryVideo games
FoundedMay 12, 1988[1]
FounderMinoru Kidooka
Headquarters
Yokohama
,
Japan
Key people
Products
RevenueIncrease ¥680 million
Number of employees
233 (2024)[4]
Websitearcsystemworks.com

Arc System Works Co., Ltd. (アークシステムワークス株式会社, Āku Shisutemu Wākusu kabushiki gaisha), commonly referred to as ArcSys, is a Japanese video game developer and publisher located in Yokohama. Founded by Minoru Kidooka in 1988, the company is known for arcade 2D fighting game franchises, including Guilty Gear and BlazBlue, as well as other license-based fighting games for Dragon Ball FighterZ, Persona 4 Arena (Ultimax), Granblue Fantasy Versus (Rising), and others.

  1. ^ "社長所感～アークシステムワークス創業30周年を迎えて～ | Arc System Works Official Web Site". Archived from the original on 1 December 2018. Retrieved 1 December 2018.
  2. ^ a b c "Company". Arc System Works Official Web Site. Arc System Works. 3 February 2018. Archived from the original on 17 December 2018. Retrieved 17 December 2018.
  3. ^ "BlazBlue series creator Toshimichi Mori leaves Arc System Works". Gematsu. 25 September 2022. Retrieved 25 September 2022.
  4. ^ "企業データ | ARC SYSTEM WORKS OFFICIAL WEB SITE". Arcsystemworks.jp. Retrieved 7 July 2024.