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CREATORS

Creators Lab is an R&D department established in June 2021 to help KODANSHA meet and support creators in a wider range of genres.
Under the slogan of "Everything we do is for creators," we will leverage the spirit that has been passed down since the company's founding and the true strengths that have been cultivated over the past 110 years.

Creators Lab is an R&D department established in June 2021 to help KODANSHA meet and support creators in a wider range of genres.
Under the slogan of "Everything we do is for creators," we will leverage the spirit that has been passed down since the company's founding and the true strengths that have been cultivated over the past 110 years.

OUR MISSION
The first films of the Kodansha Cinema Creators’ Lab are completed! “SAGE” has been selected for film festivals in Germany & UK!

The first films of the Kodansha Cinema Creators’ Lab are completed! “SAGE” has been selected for film festivals in Germany & UK!

“Kodansha Cinema Creators’ Lab”, a project to support film creators. The five directors selected back in 2022, have now successfully completed their short films. We are pleased to share the exciting news from Germany and the U.K. about “SAGE” which has made its way into the film festival ahead of the others, as well as […]

【GCLA】Game Creators’ Lab Audition Vol. 3 Entries is now open! We have renewed our support and application guidelines!

【GCLA】Game Creators’ Lab Audition Vol. 3 Entries is now open! We have renewed our support and application guidelines!

 The KODANSHA Game Creators’ Lab, a project to support indie game creators, began accepting applications in July 2020 with the catchphrase, “We’ll give you up to 10 million yen a year to create the game of your choice.” The project is an initiative to support indie game creators by assigning them an “editor in charge” […]

The release of “Us in a Different Winter” is coming soon! One question and one answer with game creator Tokoronyori!

The release of “Us in a Different Winter” is coming soon! One question and one answer with game creator Tokoronyori!

Interview with KODANSHA Game Creators’ Lab 1st stage award-winning work, “Us in a Different Winter”, to commemorate its release! On February 14, 2023 (Tuesday), KODANSHA Game Creators’ Labo 1st stage award-winning game creator, Tokoronyori, known for his original games such as “Alone Planet”, will release his newest work, “Us in a Different Winter”.The game will […]

<strong>“Attack on Titan” Game Creation Contest Coming to Roblox with Up to $1.5 Million in Funding</strong>

<strong>“Attack on Titan” Game Creation Contest Coming to Roblox with Up to $1.5 Million in Funding</strong>

Roblox is a global immersive platform with an average daily active user base of more than 70 million. Users can create and publish games and worlds on this platform, users from all over the world communicate through the creation and playing of these experiences. Kodansha Game Creators Lab (GCL) is dedicated to supporting indie game creators through various […]

IGNISTONE

IGNISTONE

ABOUT THIS GAME IGNISTONE is a roguelike action game that focuses on parry.The game is easy to play, yet includes intense combat,strategic roguelike game-play, and even many minigames! Set to an amazing adventure to uncover the mystery of IGNISTONE! The town The start of the adventure is this village where the Mame tribe lives.Interact with […]

Kodansha Cinema Creator’s Lab Winners

Kodansha Cinema Creator’s Lab Winners

We are pleased to announce the winners of the first “Kodansha Cinema Creator’s Lab” – a project to support film creators.Please check the official website for further details. [Kodansha Cinema Creator`s Lab official website] https://www.shortshorts.org/kccl/en/

PROJECTS

Game Creators’ Lab

Would you like to create your favorite game with up to 10 million yen per year?
Cinema Creators’ Lab

We're looking for projects that aim for the U.S. Academy Awards together!
Metaverse Lab

Aiming to create the best and strongest Metaverse, XR, and NFT experience!
IP Development Lab

Preparing to launch various projects in 2023. Please wait for further information.
DAYS NEO

To be "Kodansha, the company that creators continue to choose.”
VR Lab

Exploring the best storytelling for the latest media.

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<strong>“Attack on Titan” Game Creation Contest Coming to Roblox with Up to $1.5 Million in Funding</strong>
Game Creators’ Lab

<strong>“Attack on Titan” Game Creation Contest Coming to Roblox with Up to $1.5 Millio...
The first films of the Kodansha Cinema Creators’ Lab are completed! “SAGE” has been selected for film festivals in Germany & UK!
Cinema Creators’ Lab

The first films of the Kodansha Cinema Creators’ Lab are completed! “SAGE” has been sel...
Kodansha Cinema Creator’s Lab Winners
Cinema Creators’ Lab

Kodansha Cinema Creator’s Lab Winners
【The three games that were not expected to win the grand prizes!】”FAIRY TAIL” Original Game Contest Results!!!!
Game Creators’ Lab

【The three games that were not expected to win the grand prizes!】”FAIRY TAIL” Origina...
The release of “Us in a Different Winter” is coming soon! One question and one answer with game creator Tokoronyori!
Game Creators’ Lab

The release of “Us in a Different Winter” is coming soon! One question and one answer w...
【GCLA】Game Creators’ Lab Audition Vol. 3 Entries is now open! We have renewed our support and application guidelines!
Game Creators’ Lab

【GCLA】Game Creators’ Lab Audition Vol. 3 Entries is now open! We have renewed our sup...

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Warmth in a Puddle [Director: Sorao Sakimura]
Cinema Creators’ Lab

Warmth in a Puddle [Director: Sorao Sakimura]
what YOU eat [Directer/Ryo Sena]
Cinema Creators’ Lab

what YOU eat [Directer/Ryo Sena]
A Dream for My Daughter [Director/Mauricio Osaki]
Cinema Creators’ Lab

A Dream for My Daughter [Director/Mauricio Osaki]
SAGE [Director/Max Blustin]
Cinema Creators’ Lab

SAGE [Director/Max Blustin]
Draw me. [Director: Kohei Kiyasu]
Cinema Creators’ Lab

Draw me. [Director: Kohei Kiyasu]
IGNISTONE
Game Creators’ Lab

IGNISTONE
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