Media businessInternet advertising businessGame businessInvestment Development BusinessInformation provision services using the internet for new mediaPlanning and sales of own productsMVNO (virtual network operator using SIM cards)Sales of various related products / food, etc.Mobile gamesConsumer gamesMangaAnimeLicensingTechnology ResearchInvestment SupportSales of communication equipment such as smartphones and mobile routersGame data analysis and game development support
Establish Cygames Inc.
Release "Bahaumot" on Mobage
Release "The Idolmaster Cinderella Girls (co-developed and operated with Bandai Namco Games)" on Mobage
Signed a business partnership with Shogakukan Inc. for web comic operations and established the comic label "Saimi × Ura Sunday"
Launched the comprehensive media "Cygames Magazine"
Anime "GRANBLUE FANTASY The Animation Season 2" premieres
"World Flipper" released on App Store and Google Play
Anime "Mura Nase! Shiton Gakuen" premieres
"Granblue Fantasy Versus" released
Anime "Shadowverse" premieres
Anime "Princess Connect! Re:Dive" premieres
Subsidiary "CyFoods Inc." established
Established "Cygames Saga Studio" in Saga
Anime "Umayon" released
Anime "Grabul!" premieres
Anime "Iwakakeru! - Sport Climbing Girls -" premieres
"Shadowverse Champions Battle" released
Anime "Uma Musume Pretty Derby Season 2" premieres
"Uma Musume Pretty Derby" released on App Store and Google Play
Subsidiary "CySphere Inc." established
Anime "Zombie Land Saga Rebellion" premieres
"flaggs Inc." acquired as a subsidiary
Anime "Isekai Bishoujo Jinniku Ojisan to" premieres
Anime "Princess Connect! Re:Dive Season 2" premieres
Real card game "Shadowverse EVOLVE" released through joint venture with Bushiroad
Anime "Shadowverse F" begins broadcasting
Release of "Little Noah: Successor of Paradise"
KADOKAWA Inc. and Kadokawa Games Inc. transfer related business of "Metal Max"
Establishment of subsidiary "Cygames Capital Inc."
Anime "Uma Yuru" begins streaming
Anime "Akiba Mettou War" begins broadcasting
Establishment of local subsidiary "Cygames Europe Ltd." in the United Kingdom
Establishment of local subsidiary "Cygames America Inc." in the United States
Anime "Uma Musume Pretty Derby ROAD TO THE TOP" begins streaming
Anime "The Marginal Service" begins broadcasting
Anime "The Idolmaster Cinderella Girls U149" begins broadcasting
Establishment of subsidiary "Tokyo Anime Artifacts Inc."
Anime "Uma Musume Pretty Derby Season 3" begins broadcasting
Release of "Granblue Fantasy Versus -Rising-"
Anime "Kyuukibaku Burn Braver" begins broadcasting
Release of "GRANBLUE FANTASY: Relink"
Theatrical release of "Uma Musume Pretty Derby: New Era's Door"
Establishment of local subsidiary "Cygames Singapore Pte. Ltd." in Singapore
Release of "Uma Musume Pretty Derby: Hot Blooded Cha Cha Cha Great Appreciation Festival!"
Launch of "Cygames ID" service
Acquire "COMPLEXOR Inc." as a subsidiary
Anime "Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray" begins broadcasting
"Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond" released on App Store, Google Play, Steam, and Epic Games Store
Anime "Necronomiko's Cosmic Horror Show" begins broadcasting
Theatrical film "Zombie Land Saga: Yume Ginga Paradise" released
Establish subsidiary "Cygames AI Studio"
Acquire "Griogroove Inc." as a subsidiary
Release "GRANBLUE FANTASY: Relink - Endless Ragnarok"
Cygames announced that its game "Umamusume Pretty Derby" has become the founding partner of the 2027 F1 Japan Grand Prix. Additionally, it secured naming rights for the 130R corner at Suzuka Circuit, which will be called "Umamusume 130R" for about a year starting November 20, 2026.
Cygames Inc. has launched an external use service for its motion capture studio in Osaka starting November 2, 2026. The studio features a vast capture area measuring 10m by 14m by 6m and is equipped with 168 optical cameras, allowing for projection mapping and actor arrangements through exclusive contracted actor agencies. Developers of games, anime, and other media can now use the studio to produce high‑definition 3DCG. More details can be found on the official website.
Game developer Cygames collaborated with the Osaka Prefectural Police to produce awareness materials featuring the character Bee from the action RPG "GRANBLUE FANTASY: Relink - Endless Ragnarok." Through posters, flyers, clear files, and pocket tissues, they introduce measures against scam calls by fake police and provide a consultation hotline. These materials will be displayed and distributed throughout Osaka Prefecture starting November 1, 2026.
Cygames Inc. has entered into a partnership agreement with the Breeders' Cup Association, which operates the global horse racing event "Breeders' Cup World Championships." The agreement confirms that the flagship race "Cygames Breeders' Cup Sprint" will be held in 2024 and 2025.
Game developer Cygames has become the support company for an ice dance team featuring top figure skaters Marin Honda and Shoma Uno. The pair formed the team in 2026 and are training toward competing in the 2030 Olympics. Cygames aims to bring joy and dreams to people beyond its gaming business, extending into sports and entertainment.
Cygames, Inc. began airing its new corporate commercial, “From Saga to the World,” on local TV stations across Kyushu on October 2. The commercial focuses on expanding the company’s business from its base in Saga Prefecture and showcases events and landmarks in the prefecture. It features young creator Kowa Jinno. The commercial was also released in advance on the company’s official YouTube channel.
Game developer Cygames has entered into a sponsorship agreement with French company Galero and became the premium partner for the Qatar Gate of Honor Award, scheduled for October 4, 2026. During the event, Cygames’ logo will be displayed on the race program and track board, and life‑size figures modeled after characters from the company’s game "Uma Musume Pretty Derby" will also be exhibited.
Cygames has established a new game brand "CygamesEdge" focused on small and medium-scale development. Leveraging free thinking and agility, it aims to deliver games that incorporate strong core mechanics and new technologies to the world. The first title, "The Crumbling Nation," is scheduled for release on November 5, 2026.
A joint research paper by Cygames Research and Tokyo Science University has been accepted at the international conference "ECCV 2026." The paper presents a new technique for continuously adjusting the acting style of 3D character animation.
Cygames announced that the Latin American version of Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond will launch on October 8, 2026. It will support Brazilian Portuguese, Latin American Spanish, and English, with region‑specific pricing and a localized payment system. The Latin American edition will also feature the card "Caramel Dog," modeled after a popular mixed‑breed dog in the region.