| Native name | 株式会社七音社 |
|---|---|
| Industry | Video games |
| Founded | 1993 (age 33)[1] |
| Founder | Masaya Matsuura |
| Hq location city | Jingūmae, Shibuya |
| Hq location country | Tokyo, Japan[2] |
| Products | PaRappa the Rapper Um Jammer Lammy Vib-Ribbon |
| Website | nanaon-sha.co.jp |
NanaOn-Sha (株式会社七音社, Kabushiki-gaisha NanaOn-Sha) is a Japanese video game developer founded by Masaya Matsuura in 1993.
History
In 1993, Matsuura founded the Tokyo-based production company, NanaOn-Sha, which began the development of video games. He was mainly involved in the development of the industry but in various sound productions, including his music activities.
In 1996, They released Tunin'Glue for Apple Pippin in Japan. They also developed PaRappa the Rapper for the PlayStation—the same year which the Tunin'Glue marked their collaborative debut with Californian visual artist Rodney Alan Greenblat. However, it was completed and was regarded as the first modern music video game, the game was initiated as a franchise, which included a spin-off, Um Jammer Lammy–which is based on guitar samples and a proper sequel, PaRappa the Rapper 2.
In 1999, they also developed Vib-Ribbon. Only released in Japan and PAL regions, the game was later released in North America on the PSN store under the PS1 classic in 2014. In 2010, the studio co-developed WINtA, an anti-war rhythm game in which most of its profits went to charity.[3]
Games
References
- ^ "NanaOn-Sha Facebook Page". Facebook. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
- ^ Fletcher, JC. "Haunt house: a visit with NanaOn-Sha". Engadget. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
- ^ Caoili, Eric (2010-06-03). "OneBigGame Announces Matsuura's WINtA Charity Game". Game Developer. Retrieved 2025-07-14.
- ^ "【新作】『パラッパラッパー』で知られる松浦雅也氏の新作音ゲー『古杣（furusoma）』配信 | スマホゲーム情報ならファミ通App" [(New work) Masaya Matsuura, known for "Parappa the Rapper", releases new sound game "furusoma"] (in Japanese). Famitsu. Retrieved 2023-02-10.