History
Here is an overview of our group’s 90-year history, evolving with the times in line with the vision of our founders and executives.
2025
Centennial and Beyond
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2025.04.23
90th anniversary special website is now open.
Greeting
Empowering Creativity for 90 Years.
Embracing Challenges Ahead.
IMAGICA GROUP Inc.
President and Representative Director
President and Chief Executive Officer
President and Representative Director
President and Chief Executive Officer
Shunjiro Nagase
Joining
Our
Group
Joining Our Group
This timeline outlines when each of the group companies joined the IMAGICA GROUP, along with information about their services, products, achievements, and histories.
1935
START
1992
PHOTRON LIMITED
2000
i-Chips Technology Inc.
2002
P.I.C.S. Co., Ltd.
2006
ROBOT COMMUNICATIONS INC.
2007
Photron Medical Imaging Inc.
2009
IMAGICA GEEQ Inc.
2013
IMAGICA COSMO SPACE Inc.
2014
IP Motion Inc.
2015
WEATHERMAP Co., Ltd.
2016
OLM, Inc. / OLM Digital, Inc.
2017
Picture Production Company
2019
Pixelogic Media Partners LLC
2019
IMAGICA IRIS Corp.
2019
Imagica Infos Co., Ltd.
2020
IMAGICA EEX Inc.
2020
Photonic Lattice, Inc.
2021
Imagica Entertainment Media Services, Inc.
2021
IMAGICA Lab. Inc.
2022
MEDIA SOLUTIONS, Inc.
2022
Cinema Connect, Inc.
2025
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Founded in 2000, i-Chips Technology is a fabless manufacturer specializing in the development, design, and sale of general-purpose large-scale integration (LSI) for video and image processing, including resolution conversion, IP conversion, and image distortion correction. The company also engages in the contracted development of custom LSI and LSI licensing. By focusing on video and image processing LSIs, the company’s products, which utilize the industry’s most advanced technology, are widely used in display devices such as projectors, monitors, signage, and multi-displays, as well as in office equipment like copiers and factory automation (FA) devices, including cameras and inspection machines.
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IMAGICA Entertainment Media Services was established in 2021 to provide a full suite of end-to-end (E2E) services for entertainment contents globally.
Leveraging the experience, technology and creativity of top creators and engineers, we provide services including creative production and post-production services for movies, OTT contents and animation; content distribution services consisting of delivery, physical media authoring (DVD, BD, UHD) and localization; film processing, as the founding business since 1935, restoration and archiving services.
We are committed to delivering services and technologies you can rely on us to create, deliver and archive your content across the boundaries of media and countries, beyond your expectations.
Color Grading
Color Management Service "Colette"
CG / VFX
Virtual Production
Sound Recording, mixing and Sound Design
Editing/Conforming, Title Design
Film Processing
DCP Mastering / Screening
Localization (Dub/Sub)
Digital Media Mastering and Distribution
Physical Media Authoring (DVD, Blu-ray, Ultra HD Blu-ray)
Restoration / Archiving
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IMAGICA GEEQ was established in 2023 as IMAGICA GROUP’s new company dedicated to the gaming business. The company provides a comprehensive value chain of gaming production to gaming businesses worldwide, from planning and development of games, art production (3D and 2DCG), localization, and debugging to placement of talents specializing in gaming. From a single point of contact, customers are linked to the entire process of game-making guided by the company’s experienced experts, who consistently create quality work every step of the way.
Mario & Luigi: Brothership
© Nintendo
Published by Nintendo Co., Ltd.
Published by Nintendo Co., Ltd.
Some of the character design and field design production
FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH
© SQUARE ENIX
CHARACTER DESIGN: TETSUYA NOMURA / ROBERTO FERRARI
CHARACTER DESIGN: TETSUYA NOMURA / ROBERTO FERRARI
Some of the in-game events and the motions
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
© Nintendo
Published by Nintendo Co., Ltd.
Published by Nintendo Co., Ltd.
Landscape modeling and some of the art production (Direction, Storyboarding, CG Animation, CG Background)
Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet
©2022 Pokémon. ©1995-2022 Nintendo/Creatures Inc. /GAME FREAK inc.
Pokémon and Nintendo Switch are trademarks of Nintendo.
Pokémon and Nintendo Switch are trademarks of Nintendo.
Some of the character modeling and the motions
Harvest Moon: Home Sweet Home
©2024 Natsume Inc. ©2024 Appci Inc. Harvest Moon is a registered trademark of Natsume Inc.
Joint Planning, Co-Development
Natsu-Mon: 20th Century Summer Kid
©2023 TOYBOX Inc./Millennium Kitchen Co., Ltd.
Published by SPIKE CHUNSOFT Co., Ltd.
Published by SPIKE CHUNSOFT Co., Ltd.
Joint Planning, Co-Development
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Established in 1979, IMAGICA Cosmo Space is a comprehensive video production company with integrated production and technological capabilities. The company’s production business began with TV commercials and has expanded into various fields, including planning and producing events for immersive experiences, creating exhibition videos for large screens, and making corporate videos. Concerning video shooting technology, the company participates in sports events such as the annual Hakone Ekiden (university relay marathon) live broadcast on Nippon Television, and it possesses expertise in broadcasting and streaming music events. In 2023, the company installed a large-scale broadcasting vehicle to meet the demands of various live entertainment events. Additionally, the company dispatches engineers to television stations. In December 2024, the company’s name, brand concept, and corporate logo were updated. The company will continue to astonish and inspire the world through the power of video with the newly announced brand concept, “Atsumaru, tsunageru. Tsuzuku, hirogaru,” meaning “to gather connect, continue, and expand.
Sapporo Beer no Banshakuzammai ! Kampai otsumami (Sapporo Beer Evening Delight! Cheers with Side Dishes)
©Sapporo Breweries
The Niyodo River Promotion「THE ULTIMATE BLUE.」
©Niyodo Blue Tourism Council
Multilingual VR Safety Training Content with Quiz Format for the Specialized Civil Engineering Industry
©RAITO KOGYO CO.,Ltd./IMAGICA COSMO SPACE Inc.
Local Rosen Bus Noritsugi No Tabi W
©TV TOKYO Production,Inc./IMAGICA COSMO SPACE Inc.
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Since its establishment in 1997, IP Motion has been growing its business with the philosophy of contributing to society by being a trusted ICT partner to its customers and providing valuable services. The company offers ICT solutions to the various issues that firms and individuals face. It addresses many challenges, including MVNO, Wi-Fi environment design, network and power construction, network and system monitoring, server facility designing and construction, closed SIMs, ultra-high-speed lines, satellite IoT, and business process outsourcing.
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IMAGICA IRIS emerged in 2019 as the first venture of the IMAGICA GROUP. “Making your encounters with advertisements happier” is the company's motto, and creativity is the strength of this digital agency. It offers one-stop marketing and promotional services focused on the planning and production of web videos, content, and marketing, connecting its clients with their audiences.
Watami CO.,Ltd. ad creative / ad delivery
Imagica Infos Co.,Ltd. "The Apothecary Diaries" ad creative / ad delivery
© Hyuuga Natsu, illustrated by Touco Shino/IMAGICA Infos
© Hyuuga Natsu, illustrated by Touco Shino/IMAGICA Infos
Kyoto Seika University ad creative / ad delivery
Wavedash Co., Ltd. ad creative / ad delivery
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OLM was established in 1994, followed by OLM Digital in 1997. The OLM group produces computer-generated content, including children’s favorite anime, Pokémon, and VFX videos. The businesses are further expanding through TV episodes and movies for international audiences. The OLM Group creates video content with ardent passion, aspiring to bring greater enjoyment to people and enrich the hearts of many with its creation. The group delivers smiles and amazement to all enthusiasts of moving images.
The Apothecary Diaries
©Hyuganatsu, Imagica Infos Co., Ltd./”TheApothecaryDiaries”Project
Sai-kyo-oh! ～The Ultimate Battles～Sai Kyo Oh Zukan
©Gakken/Sai-Kyo-Oh/TX
Pocket Monster Series
©Nitntendo・Creatures・GAME FREAK・TV Tokyo・ShoPro・JR Kikaku
©Pokemon
©Pokemon
Himitsu no AIPRI
©T-ARTS/syn Sophia/TV Tokyo/”AP”Projects
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Photonic Lattice is a venture company at Tohoku University that was established in 2002. The company develops its original optical element “photonic crystals” for the optical metrology and lighting control. It designs, manufactures, and sells applied products such as “polarization measurement devices” and “infrared spectroscopy measurement devices.” With a vision of being "a company focused on LIGHT," Photonic Lattice addresses customers' potential problems and issues by leveraging its unique optical technology.
Photonic Crystal Polarizing Optical Components
High-speed Polarization Camera ”CRYSTA”
In-line/off-line mapping-type birefringence measurement system "KAMAKIRI"
2D Birefringence Measurement System "PA/WPA Series"
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Established in 2007, Photron Medical Imaging was originally a section within Photron, the ME System Section. The company develops, manufactures, and sells a range of DICOM products for hospital cardiology departments. These products, branded as Kada, include DICOM viewers, DICOM video servers, reporting systems, fluoroscopic image recording and distribution systems, surgical video recording and distribution systems, and video recording and distribution systems for cardiology departments.
DICOM Viewer "Kada-View"
Reporting System "Kada-Report"
Fluoroscopic Image Recording / Distribution System "Kada-Rec"
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Established in 1974, Photron manufactures electronic application systems for consumer and industrial markets. The company traces its origins to a subsidiary of J. Osawa Group Co., Ltd., known as the Osawa Laboratory, which was founded in 1968. Since its laboratory days, Photron has consistently developed high-quality hardware and software using original and advanced technologies to achieve “image (processing) that only we can do.” Today, the company operates under the slogan “Niche but Top” (the leading company in a niche market), guided by a fundamental philosophy of fostering trust through customer satisfaction. The company continually strives to develop “the first of their kind in the world” products and expand globally as a leader in image processing technology. Its operations encompass a wide range of businesses, including high-speed cameras, CAD-related software, image-processing systems, broadcast video equipment, and video information processing systems such as these.
High-Speed Video Camera "FASTCAM Nova S"
CAD Software "Zuno RAPIDPRO22 / RAPID22"
Chroma Key System "Primatte"
Image sensor for high-speed video camera
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P.I.C.S. spun out from MTV Japan in 2000. The company plans and produces videos for music, live shows, commercials, films, dramas, anime, and more across all genres. It manages talented creators such as directors, scriptwriters, and animators while consistently pursuing innovative expressions through diverse talents. The company continues proactively expanding its business into new areas, including planning and developing its intellectual properties (IPs) and graphics, creating interactive content for shopping complexes and exhibitions, and enhancing spatial design and audience experience through expanded video. The company’s challenge of offering “amusement and amazement” to audiences around the world through the exploration of new creative fields will continue.
Creepy Nuts "Otonoke" MV
NOGIZAKA46 "Syncronicity" MV
©︎Nogizaka46 LLC
Otsuka Pharmaceutical "POCARI SWEAT 2024 Spring" KV & OOH & TVCM
Projection Mapping "TOKYO STATION VISION"
© East Japan Railway Company / NHK Enterprises
Film "Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan: At a Confessional" Releasing on May 23, 2025
©Kishibe Rohan wa Ugokanai Zange-shitsu" Production Committee ©LUCKY LAND COMMUNICATIONS/SHUEISHA
Animation "ODDTAXI"
©P.I.C.S. / ODDTAXI partners
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ROBOT COMMUNICATIONS INC. (ROBOT) was founded in 1986 by Shūji Abe as an advertising planning company. Over the years, the company has expanded its production scope to include television commercials, films, computer graphics, animation, web design, mobile games, and graphic design.
ROBOT made its foray into filmmaking with the release of Love Letter in 1995 and has since produced numerous feature films and dramas distributed worldwide. Notably, the 2003 film Bayside Shakedown 2 set a record for the highest box office gross of any live-action Japanese film at that time. In 2009, ROBOT’s animated short film La Maison en Petits Cubes won the Oscar for Best Animated Short Film at the 81st Academy Awards.
ROBOT continues to innovate by merging creativity with technology, offering services such as corporate communication films, digitally enhanced product entertainment, and immersive storytelling experiences that seamlessly blend video and digital technology.
GODZILLA MINUS ONE
TM & © TOHO CO., LTD.
A NETFLIX ORIGINAL SERIES "ALICE IN BORDERLAND"
© Haro Aso, Shogakukan / ROBOT
Theatrical Film "Chihayafuru" Series
© 2016 'Chihayafuru' Film Partners / ⓒYuki Suetsugu/ kodansha
La Maison en Petits Cubes
©ROBOT
MITSUBISHI MORTERS | TRITON
© MITSUBISHI MOTORS CORPORATION.
Nogizaka46 | Cheat day
©Nogizaka46 LLC
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Picture Production Company began as a movie trailer production company in London in 1982. With locations in London and Los Angeles, the company comprises experienced creative editors, copywriters, motion graphic artists, animators, and sound and video production teams utilizing state-of-the-art post-production facilities that fulfill audio mixing, finishing, encoding, and digital distribution needs. Picture Production Company is a leading company that produces promotional materials and content for the global film industry.
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Founded in 1992 by weathercaster Masamitsu Morita, WEATHERMAP commenced operations as a private weather company in 1995 when the government liberalized weather forecasting. The company has since offered a wide range of weather-related services with a business pillar focused on “communicating” weather information. Drawing on its presentation expertise, the company will continue to develop content with high-added value to meet the needs of each diversifying media type. The company will also assist individuals in becoming weathercasters with a unique style, delivering weather information with a human touch that is unmatched by other companies.
Founder and Chairman Masamitsu Morita
President and Representative Director Akira Mori
President and Representative Director Akira Mori
Development of weather data content
Weather commentary on media
Education and support to become a certified weather forecaster
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Imagica Infos was established in 2000 to offer various services, including publishing magazines, books, and comics; producing light anime and webtoons; producing video programs; producing and managing events; and planning and managing web media. The company also actively promotes the creation of original works and videos targeted at global audiences. . Everyone creates entertainment content that they love and find engaging, believing that a story, a voice, a character, or even a single photo can create “a world.” That is the “place” Imagica Infos aims to be.
Animation of The Apothecary Diaries
©Hyuganatsu. Imagica Infos, ”TheApothecaryDiaries”Project
The Apothecary Diaries
©Hyuganatsu. Imagica Infos
Illustration: Touko Shino
Illustration: Touko Shino
SEIYU Grand Prix
S Cawaii!
The Ideal Sponger Life
TV anime adaptation confirmed!
TV anime adaptation confirmed!
©Tsunehiko Watanabe Illustration:Jyuu Ayakura
Lockdown Zone: Level X
©Romy Oishi/ taskey inc./Lockdown Zone Project
Kokuchi Jiko Ari.
TV drama adaptation confirmed!
TV drama adaptation confirmed!
©Kazutoshi Kodama
SEIGURA FES．
2024/11/30 and 12/1 Event held at Makuhari Messe
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Founded in 2016, Pixelogic Media Partners LLC provides comprehensive localization and distribution services for video content releases in the global media and entertainment industries, including movies, TV shows, and original streaming content. With locations in Burbank, Culver City, London, Berlin, Cairo, Cape Town, Seoul, and Tokyo, the company primarily serves Hollywood’s major film studios, broadcasting stations, and digital streaming providers, utilizing state-of-the-art workflows supported by its proprietary technology.
Burbank
CulverCity
London
Berlin
Cairo
CapeTown
Seoul
Tokyo
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IMAGICA EEX was established in 2020 during the rapid spread of the infectious virus, driven by a vision and determination to create a new form of entertainment, serving as a beacon of hope for the future. With a mission to “Expand the experience. Create the future,” the company has been creating content and businesses that merge technology with creativity, continuously expanding and enhancing its business scope as an experience design company specializing in spatial design and experience planning. As the social landscape evolves at an accelerating pace, the company aims to merge creativity with innovative technologies, such as XR, AI, digital twins, and 6G, to create a new type of experience that blends the real and virtual worlds, enriching people’s lives, cities, culture, and society. IMAGICA EEX will implement new experiences to society through visionary thinking and technology.
TOKYO NODE
©TOKYO NODE
RED° TOKYO TOWER 『SKY STADIUM』
©RED° TOKYO TOWER
MOON QUEST
TOKYO LIGHTS
MUUUSE：MUSIC MUSEUM
Photo by Miki Anzai
ODAIBA DRONE SHOW 2024
NEXT VISION JAPAN
STARLIGHT TOKYO 2023
VISIONS
©VISIONS
LOST ANIMAL PLANET
©NTT QONOQ.INC.
ARIAKE ARENA DIGITAL TWIN
ANREALAGE SPRING/SUMMER 2024 COLLECTION “INVISIBLE”PARIS COLLECTION
©ANREALAGE
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IMAGICA Lab. has partnered with professionals in video production, playing a key role in the evolution of image expressions. From film development to video editing and the latest digital technologies, the company provides creative and technical services in video technology, driven by its interest in technological expertise and image expressions. IMAGICA Lab. aims to be a company where everyone is enthusiastic and will open the doors of creativity, and to keep encountering people’s faces filled with surprise and excitement beyond those doors. To achieve this, the company will continue to provide images and technologies that exceed its customers' expectations.
shalarendezvous / Awesome City Club (MUSIC VIDEO)
Leo Ieiri ”Anata” (MUSIC VIDEO)
RAKUS CO.,Ltd. Raku Raku Seikyu
OHTA’S ISAN CO.,Ltd. Ohta's Isan A〈Tablet〉
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Established in 2001, Media Solutions is a professional video and audio system integration company. The company has a proven track record of delivering over 3,000 units of the Avid Media Composer Software turnkey system (AVEWS series) to broadcasting stations, cable television networks, post-production companies, government agencies, and schools.
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Cinema Connect began operations in April 2023 as a joint venture between IMAGICA Entertainment Media Services and Toho Co., Ltd. We have gained extensive experience in the replication and distribution of theatrical print film and Digital Cinema Package (DCP) over many years as a film laboratory and built pioneering achievements in Digital Cinema within Japan. Cinema Connect offers a comprehensive range of services for film distribution and exhibition. These include our proprietary DCP electrical delivery service, as well as 24/7 theater support and operational support for cinema advertising.
DCP Electrical Delivery System “Shaula”
DCP Electrical Delivery Service Portal “Cinema Connect Portal”
KDM Management System “CLAVIS”
Movie Theater Support
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