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Cave Inc.

株式会社ケイブ
Ticker
Listed market
TYO
Country
Japan
Employees (consolidated)
48
Related companies
6
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Basic information

BASIC
Head office
2-1-1 Kamimeguro, Meguro-ku, Tokyo, Nakameguro GT Tower
Chief executive
Yuki Takahashi
Capital
182,000,000  (1 100 million)
Employees (non-consolidated)
42 people
Employees (consolidated)
48 people
Start date
1994-06-15
End date
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Websites

1 DOMAINS
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Business

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Planning, production, operation, and marketing of high-hobby entertainment content, including mobile media.Branding services.Marketing services.Marketing using fragrance.Design services.
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Network

NETWORK
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History

100 EVENTS

Since its founding in 1994, our company has used 'The more Cave creates, the more fun it becomes' as its motto.Sources

Since our founding in 1994, our motto has been 'The more Cave, the more fun'.Sources

Established Cave Co., Ltd. at 27 Sakanai-cho, Ichigaya, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, with capital of 15 million yen, with game software contract development as its main business.Sources

Moved headquarters to Tanotsu-cho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo.Sources

NTT Docomo Inc. launched the 'i-mode' service.Sources

Released 'Stella Fortune Land' (now 'Ai Navi ◇ Koi Tenshi') for i-mode, starting an information provider business.Sources

Moved headquarters to Kagurazaka, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo.Sources

Signed an exclusive contract with the prestigious jazz club 'Blue Note New York'.Sources

Started distribution of 'Half Note JAZZ' for i-mode.Sources

Signed an information provision agreement with the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra.Sources

Commenced content distribution for KDDI's Ezweb and for Vodafone's 'Vodafone Live!'.Sources

Released the business-use shooting game 'Angry Leader Bee Great Departure'.Sources

Signed an exclusive contract with the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York.Sources

Started distribution of the game content 'Game Center Alley' for i-mode.Sources

Commenced distribution of the mobile commerce site 'Beads de Shopping' for i-mode.Sources

Started distribution of the mobile online game 'Land/Sea/Air Diorama Big Explosion' for i-mode.Sources

Opened the Beads accessory shop 'bise bise AOYAMA' in Jingumae, Shibuya, Tokyo.Sources

Opened a Shinjuku office in Naitō-cho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo.Sources

Opened a Christmas limited store of 'bise bise AOYAMA' at Shinjuku Takashimaya.Sources

Listed shares on the Dai-Sho Hercules Market.Sources

Entered into a business partnership with SBS Co., Ltd. (South Korean private broadcaster).Sources

Started distribution of the Korean entertainment information site 'Korean Wave SBS Entertainment' for i-mode.Sources

Entered into a business partnership with Tamiya Co., Ltd. (top model brand).Sources

Opened a regular store of 'bise bise AOYAMA' at Shinjuku Takashimaya.Sources

Entered into a business partnership with Yama to Keikaku Co., Ltd. (top mountaineering and outdoor magazine brand).Sources

Started distribution of the mountaineering and outdoor information site 'Yama to Keikaku i' for i-mode.Sources

Acquired 100% subsidiary status of Craze Company Ltd. (now Beads Mania Ltd.).Sources

Launch of the pro wrestling and mixed martial arts information site 'GAORA Pro-King' for i-mode.Sources

Establishment of CAVE Online Entertainment Co., Ltd.Sources

Launch of the Flash game site 'This is!! King's Game' for EZweb.Sources

The two brands 'Beads de Shopping' and 'Beads Mania' jointly opened a one-month limited store at Yokohama Landmark Plaza.Sources

Business and capital partnership with Delgamadas Co., Ltd. (operator of broadband entertainment and internet cafes).Sources

Establishment of Mini 4WD Networks Co., Ltd.Sources

Launch of the 'Mini 4WD Online' website.Sources

Opening of Beads Mania Kamihoku Tokyu store.Sources

Launch of 'Professor Tomita's Psychology Gym' for i-mode.Sources

Launch of 'Love's Code EX' for i-mode.Sources

Establishment of CAVE Asset Management Co., Ltd.Sources

Establishment of Orange & Partners Co., Ltd.Sources

Absorption merger of CAVE Online Entertainment Co., Ltd.Sources

Opening of Beads Mania Kashiwa Takashimaya Station Mall store.Sources

Launch of the official video site 'WEB GATE' for the pro wrestling organization 'DRAGON GATE'.Sources

Business partnership with KBS (Korean Broadcasting System).Sources

Launch of 'Lovney's Picture Book' for i-mode.Sources

Official service launch of the MMORPG 'Shin Megami Tensei IMAGINE' for PC (Windows).Sources

Launch of 'KBS (Korea)' for i-mode.Sources

Business partnership with Maruhan Co., Ltd. regarding digital media business.Sources

Beads Mania Tokyu Hands Ginza Store OpensSources

Merged business with Beez Mania Inc.Sources

Released the standard and first limited editions of Microsoft's Xbox 360 exclusive game 'Dead Smilez'.Sources

Microsoft's Xbox 360 exclusive game 'Dead Smile' released in standard and limited editionsSources

Started providing a social media app to 'Mobage Town', a mobile portal site operated by D.N.E. Co., Ltd.Sources

Released the first game app for iPhone/iPod touch, 'Espgaluda II: Awaken. The Third Shining Stone', to domestic and worldwide markets.Sources

Apple's first iPhone/iPod touch game app, 'Espgaluda II: Awaken. The Third Shining Stone', released domestically and worldwideSources

Started providing a social media app to GREE, a social networking service operated by GREE Inc.Sources

The mobile SNS social game 'Shirotsuku' surpassed 2 million members.Sources

Released the second game app for iPhone/iPod touch, 'Nodokubi Honey: Great Resurrection', and surpassed 30,000 downloads worldwide within a week of launch.Sources

Social game 'Shirotsu' for mobile SNS surpassed 2 million membersSources

Apple's second iPhone/iPod touch game app, 'Nodokubi Honey: Great Resurrection', released and surpassed 30,000 downloads worldwide within a weekSources

Recognized by the Guinness World Records as the company that created and sold the world's best bullet-hell shooting game.Sources

Signed a joint development agreement with Electronic Arts Inc., the world's largest game publisher.Sources

'Hokuto no Ken: Legend of the Million Savior' launched on GREE.Sources

Won Best Action/Arcade Game at the Pocket Gamer Awards 2011.Sources

End-of-Century Battle ActionSources

'Fist of the North Star: Legend of the Million Savior'Sources

Service launched on GREESources

Game app for iPhone/iPod touchSources

'Nodokubi Honey: Great Resurrection'Sources

POCKET GAMER AWARDS 2011Sources

Best Action/Arcade Game AwardSources

First overseas-market social game 'Derby Classics' launched on Facebook.Sources

First social game for overseas marketsSources

'Derby Classics' launched on FacebookSources

Capital and business partnership with GREE Inc.Sources

'Nodokubi Honey: Maximum Rebirth' launched.Sources

Moved headquarters to Nakameguro GT Tower, Kamimeguro, Meguro-ku, Tokyo.Sources

Service launch of 'Hello Kitty Puzzle Chain' on iOS and Android via mobage.Sources

Service launch of 'Don★Patchin' on iOS and Android via mobage.Sources

'Hello Kitty's Puzzle Chain' launched on mobage with iOS and Android supportSources

Launch of 'Juggler × Monster' for iOS and Android.Sources

'Juggler × Monster' released for iOS and AndroidSources

Release of the official portal app for 'PSYCHO-PASS'.Sources

Launch of 'Bug Princess Duel', licensed by Cave, provided by NHN Entertainment Co., Ltd.Sources

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'Bug Princess Duel' released by NHN Entertainment Co., Ltd.Sources

Release of 'Gothic is a Magic Maiden ~Sign the Contract Quickly!~' for iOS and Android.Sources

Launch of 'Bug Princess Duel' distribution on Steam.Sources

Release of 'Angry Chief Bee One-Month Manager' completely free.Sources

Established capable Inc. as a consolidated subsidiary, launching a creator support business providing support and management for internet video broadcasters and others.Sources

Established first overseas subsidiary in Taiwan, Cave Interactive Taiwan Co., Ltd.Sources

First overseas subsidiary established in TaiwanSources

Cave Interactive Taiwan Co., Ltd.Sources

Launch of the face-to-face fortune-telling live streaming service 'SENSEN'.Sources

In-person fortune-telling live streaming serviceSources

Launch of the 'Sensen' serviceSources

Made Gurage, the company involved in the development and operation of 'Monster Strike', a subsidiary.Sources

Launch of the officially licensed Touhou derivative shooting game 'Touhou Fantasy Eclipse'.Sources

Touhou authorized fan-made shooting game!Sources

Launch of the 'Touhou Fantasy Eclipse' serviceSources

Made Success Plus Inc., expected to generate stable revenue centered on contract business, a subsidiary.Sources

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News

41 ARTICLES

Opening of 'Heavenly Joy Arc: Heavenly Resonance's Sacred Plea'Sources

On October 30, the main story's new chapter 'Heavenly Resonance's Sacred Plea: Chapter 1' began in 'Gothic is a Magical Maiden'. The story unfolds as five maidens aim to complete the 'Heavenly Joy Rite' to revive the soul of a true boy. The theme song of the Kantenhen, 'Sacred Deliverance', was produced by Yūya Kobayashi (IOSYS), and a teaser PV for the new chapter has also been released.

Release of 20th Anniversary Merchandise for 'Mushi Hime-sama Futari' & Campaign for 'Gothic is a Magical Maiden'Sources

Cave Co., Ltd. has started selling limited merchandise for 'Mushi Hime-sama Futari', which celebrated its 20th anniversary in October 2026, on Amazon and the CAVE official shop. The merchandise includes acrylic stands of Reco and Palmu, keychains, and tapestries, and is limited in quantity. Additionally, the company's shooting game app 'Gothic is a Magical Maiden ~ Hurry Up and Sign the Contract!~' is running a gacha and campaign to commemorate the 20th anniversary.

Gomao-tsu: Halloween Maiden Edition LaunchSources

In 'Gothic is a Magic Maiden', the Halloween event 'Lost Night Sisters ~Flowers of Mourning at the Sacred Eve~' Maiden Edition started on October 20. You can enjoy stories with maidens dressed as sexy sisters, and also explore the past of Shinsō and Milfy.

'Gomaotsu' Halloween Academy EditionSources

In "Gothic is a Magical Maiden", the Halloween event "Lost Night Sisters ~Hello Halloween Dress Up!~" began on October 9. In the first half of the academy edition, the story unfolds with school maidens disguised as sexy sisters, retrieving the missing cloth.

Addition of Training Function to 'New Revenge of Don Pachi Daikaiten'Sources

CAVE Corporation has implemented a major update to add a training function to 'New Revenge of Don Pachi Daikaiten'. Starting on the same day, it is available at a special 10% off during the Steam Autumn Sale. This game features multiplayer for up to 10 players and new functionalities.

CAVE Co., Ltd. Announces Collaboration Menu and Ticket Sales for 'Gothic & Magic Maiden'Sources

CAVE Co., Ltd. will start selling collaboration menus and drinks at BLUE LEAF CAFÉ to commemorate the 4th real score tournament of 'Gothic & Magic Maiden.' New collaboration foods and drinks will be offered at stores in Miyagi, Tokyo, Aichi, and Kyoto, and the lemonade collaboration from last year will also be revived. Additionally, the second lottery sale of tickets for the 4th tournament will be held from October 5, 2026.

Chapter 5 Event Begins in Gothic wa Mahou OtomeSources

Cave Interactive Co., Ltd. launched Chapter 5 of the “Agony” arc in the main story of Gothic wa Mahou Otome: Just Sign the Contract! on September 30, 2026. Players can collect “Soul Traces” during the event to obtain a reward familiar. The story reveals mysteries surrounding the seal at the oceanic pole and past sins, as the heroines face difficult decisions.

Tickets Available for 4th ‘Gothic wa Mahou Otome’ Live Score Tournament; BLUE LEAF CAFÉ CollaborationSources

Cave Co., Ltd. announced that tickets for the 4th ‘Gothic wa Mahou Otome’ live score tournament, to be held November 21, 2026, go on sale September 21. Tickets include reserved seating with benefits and a discount coupon for BLUE LEAF CAFÉ in Ueno. The event will also be streamed online, and people who did not enter the competition may still attend as spectators.

‘O.N.G.E.K.I. Re:Fresh’ and ‘Gothic wa Mahou Otome’ Collaboration Event BeginsSources

Cave Co., Ltd. began a collaboration event on September 17 between its shooting game ‘Gothic wa Mahou Otome: Please Sign the Contract!’ and the arcade rhythm game ‘O.N.G.E.K.I. Re:Fresh.’ The event, titled ‘Bullet Curtain of Melody: Let the Girls’ Shooter Fest Resound!,’ has two parts and features an original story. The five-star collaboration character Akari Hoshizaki is available as a login bonus. An X campaign offering autographed boards from cast members is also underway.

'ONGEKI Re:Fresh' and 'Gothic wa Mahou Otome' Collaboration AnnouncedSources

A collaboration event between ONGEKI Re:Fresh and Gothic wa Mahou Otome will begin after maintenance on Thursday, September 17, 2026. ONGEKI shooters will appear with newly recorded voice lines and original illustrations, alongside an original story. A campaign to give away autographed boards featuring Akari Hoshizaki (voice: Hikaru Akao) will also be held.

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Public records

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National Tax Agency basic information2011101006189
Source: National Tax Agency Corporate Number Publication Site, basic three itemsSources
Trade name
株式会社ケイブ
Trade name (kana)
ケイブ
Name in English
Corporation type
301
Address
〒153-0051 東京都目黒区上目黒2丁目1番1号
Postal code
1530051
Prefecture code
13
City code
110
Address outside Japan
Prefecture in English
City in English
Address outside Japan in English
Corporate number assignment date
2015-10-05
Update date
2023-06-02
Change date
2015-10-05
Registry closure date
Reason for registry closure
Successor corporate number
Details of the change
Latest record
1
Excluded from search
0
Processing type
01
Correction type
1
Trade name image ID
Address image ID
Sequence number
1502560
METI gBizINFO2011101006189
Source: gBizINFO (Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry)Sources
Corporate number
2011101006189
Trade name
株式会社ケイブ
Trade name (kana)
ケイブ
Trade name (alphabet)
Registry closure date
Reason for registry closure
Registered address
東京都目黒区上目黒2丁目1番1号
Postal code
1530051
Prefecture
東京都
Prefecture code
13
City or district
目黒区
City code
110
Street address
上目黒2丁目1番1号
Organisation type
301
Processing type
01
Correction type
1
Status
Representative
代表取締役社長CEO  高 橋 祐 希
Capital
230349000
Employees
46
Employees (male)
Employees (female)
Business summary
Website URL
Year founded
Business category
Date established
Unified government qualification - grade
Unified government qualification - business items
Update date
2023-06-02
Key information
2011101006189
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