Bringing the Creators of Video Games to the Stage
Video games are no longer just entertainment – they are global pop culture.
With stories that move millions, characters that inspire generations, and worlds that shape our imagination, games have become the most impactful creative medium of our time. Today, the gaming industry generates more revenue than film and music combined. Its creators, game designers, composers, and artists are the true cultural architects of our era.
Why Invite Game Developers to Your Convention
At many conventions, the people behind these groundbreaking experiences remain unseen.
Bringing video game developers to your event gives fans the chance to connect directly with the visionaries behind their favorite titles. It adds authenticity, excitement, and depth to your program through panels, signings, workshops, and live performances.
Let your audience meet the minds behind the magic.
Connect with Top Japanese Game Creators
We connect international conventions with leading Japanese creative talent from game designers and composers to manga artists, voice actors, and singers.
Our current roster includes renowned creators such as:
- Hifumi Kouno (Clock Tower, NightCry)
- Yoko Shimomura (Street Fighter II, Kingdom Hearts, Mario & Luigi)
- Chihiro Fujioka (SaGa 3, Super Mario RPG)
- Masakazu Sugimori (Phoenix Wright, Viewtiful Joe, Ghost Trick)
- Benyamin Nuss (video game pianist and composer)
You can find our full client list below in the slider or here.
Full Support for Event Organizers
Through our strong industry relationships and broad international network, we help secure the right guests for your convention or event.
We provide complete organizational support including communication, travel arrangements, and on-site coordination, ensuring a smooth and culturally sensitive collaboration for both talents and organizers.
Get in Touch
If you’re interested in booking Japanese game creators for your event or would like to make an inquiry, please contact:
📧 d.vetter(at)gentlegamer.de
YOKO SHIMOMURA -
Yoko Shimomura – Legendary Japanese Composer and Pianist Yoko Shimomura is a
CHIHIRO FUJIOKA -
Chihiro Fujioka – Japanese Game Director, Composer & Drummer Chihiro Fujioka is
HIFUMI KOUNO -
Hifumi Kouno is a veteran Japanese video game director, designer, and writer,
MASAKAZU SUGIMORI -
Masakazu Sugimori – Composer of Ace Attorney & Ghost Trick Masakazu Sugimori
HIDETAKA SUEHIRO (SWERY65) -
Swery65 – Creator of Deadly Premonition & Master of Surreal Game Design
HIROKI KIKUTA -
Hiroki Kikuta – Composer of Secret of Mana & Sound Designer of
HAFU HAFU ODE-N -
Ode-n (Hafu Hafu Ode-n) – Japanese Visual Artist and Game Designer Ode-n,
SHUEISHA-GAMES -
HAKABABUNKO – A Japanese indie development team consisting of four members: programmer
KENJI OZAWA -
Kenji Ozawa-san is a Japanese game producer and director, known for his
TOM DUBOIS -
Tom duBois is a celebrated American illustrator whose iconic cover art helped
BENYAMIN NUSS -
Benyamin Nuss – Pianist of Game Music & Deutsche Grammophon Artist Benyamin
ANIMO -
Animo – Japanese Singer, Lyricist & Interpreter for Anime and Game Events
TOM IKEDA -
Tom Ikeda – Creative Lead on Rule of Rose and Founder of
Stevie Umehara -
Stevie Umehara-san is a powerful Japanese vocalist, lyricist, translator, and MC, known