History
Origin of "COLOPL" Name
We started in 2003 as a private site with the game "Colony Life." When we incorporated in 2008, we based our company name on an abbreviation of our website name, Colony Life☆Plus, as a way to remember how we started.We want to pass on all the benefits of incorporation to our game users in as many ways as we can.
Corporate Logo
On July 31, 2011, in tandem with the name change and logo change of COLOPL, the platform specialized for location-based games, we changed the corporate identity.By drawing Kuma the Bear, COLOPL's corporate character, in the pin mark that shows location, we have indicated our aim to lead the market as a location game pioneer and to promote people's movement and revitalize regional areas.
History of the Company
2003
May.
Representative Director Naruatsu Baba started "Colony Life" individually.
2008
Oct.
Established COLOPL, Inc.
2009
Jun.
Commenced "COLOCA" as a real collaboration service.
2010
Nov.
Entered into a business alliance with KDDI CORPORATION centered on au one COLOPL+ (currently au COLOPL).
Launched COLOPL+ (now COLOPL), the world's first location-based game platform.
Launch of "Carry Story" distribution.
Launched COLOPL+ (now COLOPL), the world's first location-based game platform.
Launch of "Carry Story" distribution.
2011
Mar.
Established COLOPL Outing Research Lab, a research center for investigating and analyzing the movement of people.
May.
Held COLOPL Bussan Exhibition 2011, the first product exhibition in the mobile content industry.
Jul.
Obtained basic patents for location-based game.
Sep.
Launched "Kuma the Bear" a gaming brand for smartphones.
Launch of "Sparkle Drop!" distribution.
Launch of "Sparkle Drop!" distribution.
2012
Jan.
Launch of "Treasure Detective CARRIE" distribution
Apr.
Launch of "Pro Baseball PRIDE" distribution.
Jul.
Launch of "DINO DOMINION" distribution.
Dec.
Listed on the Mothers market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
Launch of "Disney Magician Chronicles" distribution.
Launch of "Disney Magician Chronicles" distribution.
2013
Mar.
Made Social Game Info Inc. a subsidiary.
Launch of "Quiz RPG: The World of Mystic Wiz" distribution.
Launch of "Quiz RPG: The World of Mystic Wiz" distribution.
Jul.
Established Overclock Inc. as a subsidiary.
Acquired business from Pankaku Co., Ltd. to strengthen development of smartphone apps.
Acquired business from Pankaku Co., Ltd. to strengthen development of smartphone apps.
Sep.
Launch of "The Blue Sky of Sanguozhi" distribution.
Oct.
Started demonstration tests of tourism dynamics using location-based big data in collaboration with KDDI CORPORATION.
Commenced broadcasting "Asobi Labo," the first mini-program sponsored by COLOPL a single company.
Commenced broadcasting "Asobi Labo," the first mini-program sponsored by COLOPL a single company.
2014
Feb.
Launch of "SLINGSHOT BRAVES" distribution.
Mar.
Launch of "Meow Meow Star Acres" distribution.
Apr.
Listed on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
Jun.
Launched marketing research business starting with the launch of "Smart Answer", a marketing research app for smartphones.
Jul.
Launch of "Shironeko Project" distribution.
Aug.
COLOPL's first Oculus Rift app "Kuma's Festival Marksman!" Started distribution of VR.
Oct.
Commenced broadcasting "Machikatsu ABC," a mini-program sponsored by COLOPL a single company.
Dec.
Made Indigo Game Studios, Inc. as a subsidiary.
2015
Jan.
Became Top Partner of Japan Pro Soccer League (J-League).
(January 2015 to December 2016)
(January 2015 to December 2016)
Feb.
Established Colopl Next, Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary that operates an investment business.
Mar.
Established the No.1 Fund specializing in supporting student entrepreneurs.
Launch of "Tokyo Casino Project" distribution
Launch of "Tokyo Casino Project" distribution
Apr.
Launch of "Rumble City" distribution.
Launch of "BATTLE GIRL HIGH SCHOOL" distribution.
Launch of "BATTLE GIRL HIGH SCHOOL" distribution.
Jun.
Made RealStyle Co., Ltd. a subsidiary.
Sep.
Made Pyramid, Inc. a subsidiary.
Nov.
Established 360Channel, Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary that operates a 360-degree video-related business.
2016
Jan.
Established COLOPL VR Fund, the second fund specializing in supporting VR companies in Japan and overseas.
Apr.
Launch of "J.LEAGUE PUNICON SOCCER" distribution.
May.
Made EIGHTING Co., Ltd. a subsidiary.
Jun.
Launch of "DRAGON PROJECT" distribution.
Jul.
Launch of "Shironeko Tennis" distribution.
Dec.
Establishment of No. 3 Fund to Support Entrepreneurs under the Age of 30.
2017
Jan.
Established No. 4 Fund "Colopl VR Fund 2" specializing in supporting VR companies in Japan and overseas.
Feb.
Launched distribution of "COLOPL VR GARAGE", a VR app.
Apr.
Established No. 5 Fund, centered on IT-related funds.
Launched distribution of "TITAN SLAYER", a VR app.
Launched distribution of "TITAN SLAYER", a VR app.
May.
Launch of "Pro Baseball VS" distribution.
Jul.
Launched broadcast of TV anime "BATTLE GIRL HIGH SCHOOL".
Oct.
Established No. 6 Fund, centered on IT.
Commenced broadcasting "next Creators," a mini-program sponsored by COLOPL.
Launch of "Disney TSUMTSUM LAND" distribution.
Commenced broadcasting "next Creators," a mini-program sponsored by COLOPL.
Launch of "Disney TSUMTSUM LAND" distribution.
2018
Jan.
Launch of "Alice Gear Aegis" distribution.
Launched distribution of "Nyoro", a VR app.
Launched distribution of "Nyoro", a VR app.
May.
Hired first para athlete.
Jul.
Held the first orchestra concert, "The World of Mystic Wiz Live Concert 2018".
Aug
Launch of "DREAM!ing" distribution.
Oct.
Held COLOPL fest 2018, the 10th anniversary of the company's founding.
Launch of "BAKURETSUMONSTER" distribution.
Launch of "BAKURETSUMONSTER" distribution.
Nov.
Established No. 7 Fund, centered on IT.
Established the Listed Stock Fund No.1 Investment Partnership to invest in listed companies.
Established the Listed Stock Fund No.1 Investment Partnership to invest in listed companies.
2019
Jun.
Launch of "Project Babel" distribution.
Jul.
Held the music event "Shironeko Project" MusicLive2019.
Aug.
Held the "The World of Mystic Wiz Live Concert 2019".
Sep.
Launch of "DRAGON QUEST WALK" distribution.
Published by SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD.
Published by SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD.
2020
Apr.
Made MAGES.inc a subsidiary.
Launched broadcast of TV anime "Shironeko Project ZERO CHRONICLE".
Launched broadcast of TV anime "Shironeko Project ZERO CHRONICLE".
2021
Apr.
Launch of "YOU GENERATION" distribution.
Nov.
Launch of "TALES OF LUMINARIA" distribution.
Published by BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc.
Published by BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc.
2022
Apr.
Transition to the Prime Market of Tokyo Stock Exchange.
Oct.
Launch of "NEKO GOLF -Anime GOLF-" distribution.
Nov.
Established Brilliantcrypto, Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary that developing a blockchain gaming business.
Established COLOPL NEXT KOREA, Inc.
Established COLOPL NEXT KOREA, Inc.
2023
Jan.
Launch of "MONSTER UNIVERSE" distribution.
Launch of PRINCIPLES, the first application by COLOPL Creators, COLOPL's technology brand, distribution.
Launch of PRINCIPLES, the first application by COLOPL Creators, COLOPL's technology brand, distribution.
Sep.
Launch of "Travel Jimano Nyanko (tentative)" distribution.
2024
Jun.
aunch of "Brilliantcrypto" Blockchain Game distribution.
BRIL Token Commences Trading on Coincheck Exchange.
First IEO Achieved by a Listed Company's Subsidiary.
BRIL Token Commences Trading on Coincheck Exchange.
First IEO Achieved by a Listed Company's Subsidiary.
Aug.
Launch of "FESTIBATTLE" distribution.
2025
Jan.
Launch of "ISEKAI ∞ ISEKAI" distribution.
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