NatsumeAtari

NatsumeAtari, Inc. (ナツメアタリ株式会社) is a publisher and developer based in Kita-ku, Osaka, which also has a development office in Nakamura-ku, Nagoya. The company is currently headed by executive chairman Takashi Matsumoto (松本隆司) and CEO Mitsuhiro Koide (小出光宏). It was originally established on October 20, 1987 [1], as Natsume Co., Ltd. (ナツメ株式会社) in Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo. The current NatsumeAtari is the result of an October 2013 merger with Atari [2], a company run by Matsumoto that was involved in the development of pachinko and slot machines. [3]

An American branch, Natsume Inc., was established in May 1988 [4] in Burlingame, California. Though it was originally owned by Natsume of Japan, it is now independently owned and operated and has been for most of its existence. [5] It even has its own office in Tokyo, opened in 2013. [6] Tap Entertainment in Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, is also an associated company of NatsumeAtari, focusing exclusively on mobile games and software.

In 2015, NatsumeAtari celebrated the release of their 250th title. [7]

Research Methods: Actual mentions, interviews, online resources, shared staff

3DS

• Gyakuten Saiban 123: Naruhodou Selection / Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy (JP/US/EU/AU Publisher: Capcom)
• Saiki Kusuo no Psi-nan: Shijou Psi-dai no Psi-nan!? (JP Publisher: Bandai Namco Games)

PlayStation 3

• Godzilla (JP/AS Publisher: Bandai Namco Games)
• Sakigake!! Otokojuku: Nihon yo, Kore ga Otoko Dearu! (JP/AS Publisher: Bandai Namco Games)

3D Modelling: Witchcraft

PlayStation 4

• Girls und Panzer: Dream Tank Match (JP/AS Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment)
• Godzilla (JP/US Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment)
• Nanatsu no Taizai: Britannia no Tabibito / The Seven Deadly Sins: Knights of Britannia (JP/US/EU/AU Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment)

Some 3D Modeling, Sub Scenario: Witchcraft

• Wild Guns Reloaded (JP Publisher: NatsumeAtari; US/EU/AU Publisher: Natsume Inc.)

PlayStation Portable

• Ailu de Puzzle (JP Publisher: Capcom)
• Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha A's Portable: The Battle of Aces (co-developer) (JP Publisher: Namco)
• Pop'n Music Portable 2 (JP Publisher: Konami) [8]
• Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan Kansei (JP/AS Publisher: Bandai)
• Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan Saisen (AS/JP Publisher: Bandai)
• Tiger & Bunny: On-Air Jack! (JP/AS Publisher: Bandai)

Scenario: Witchcraft

• Toriko: Gourmet Survival! (JP Publisher: Bandai)

Scenario Support: Witchcraft

• Toriko: Gourmet Survival! 2 (JP Publisher: Bandai)

Scenario Support: Witchcraft

• Yuusha 30 / Half-Minute Hero (some music composition) (JP/AS Publisher: Marvelous Entertainment; US Publisher: XSEED Games; EU/AU Publisher: Rising Star Games)
• Yuusha 30 Second (some music composition) (JP Publisher: Marvelous Entertainment)

Saturn

• GT 24 (JP Publisher: Jaleco)

Some Programming: Prosoft

• Hattrick Hero S (JP Publisher: Taito)
• Initial D: Koudou Saisoku Densetsu (under subcontract with Genki) (JP Publisher: Kodansha)

Music: GETS; Sound Effects: T's Music

• Shutokou Battle '97 (under subcontract with Genki) (JP Publisher: Imagineer)
• Tetris Plus (JP/US Publisher: Jaleco; EU Publisher: JVC)

Super Famicom/Super NES

• Casper (JP Publisher: KSS)
• Fortune Quest: Dice o Korogase (JP Publisher: Zamuse)
• Gekisou Sentai Carranger: Zenkai! Racer Senshi (JP Publisher: Bandai)
• GS Mikami: Joreishi wa Nice Body (JP Publisher: Banalex)
• Hansei Zaru Jirou-kun no Daibouken / Spanky's Quest (JP/US/EU Publisher: Natsume)
• Heian Fuuunden (JP Publisher: KSS)
• Kiki KaiKai: Nazo no Kuro Manto / Pocky & Rocky (JP/US/EU Publisher: Natsume)
• Kiki KaiKai: Tsukiyo Kayako / Pocky & Rocky 2 (JP/US Publisher: Natsume; EU Publisher: Ocean)
• Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (US/EU/JP Publisher: Bandai)
• Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Fighting Edition (US/EU Publisher: Bandai)
• Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie (US/EU Publisher: Bandai)
• Natsume Championship Wrestling (US Publisher: Natsume)
• The Ninja Warriors Again / Ninja Warriors / Ninja Warriors: The New Generation (JP/US Publisher: Taito; EU Publisher: Titus)
• Oomono Black Bass Fishing: Jinzouko-Hen / Mark Davis' The Fishing Master (JP Publisher: Acclaim; US Publisher: Natsume)
• Power Rangers Zeo: Battle Racers (US Publisher: Bandai)
• Saibara Rieko no Mahjong Hourouki (JP Publisher: Taito)
• Shimono Masaki no Fishing to Bassing (JP Publisher: Natsume)
• Shin Kidou Senki Gundam Wing: Endless Duel (JP Publisher: Bandai)
• Ushio to Tora (JP Publisher: Yutaka)
• Wild Guns (JP/US Publisher: Natsume; EU Publisher: Titus)
• Yuuyu no Quiz de Go! Go! (programming, graphics, sound) (JP Publisher: Taito)

Music Composition?: Zuntata

• Zen-Nippon Pro Wres (JP Publisher: Masaya)
• Zen-Nippon Pro Wres 2: 3-4 Budoukan (JP Publisher: Masaya)
• Zen-Nippon Pro Wres Dash: Sekai Saikyou Tag (JP Publisher: Masaya)
• Zen-Nippon Pro Wres: Fight da Pon! (JP Publisher: Masaya)

Wii

• Antaga Mawashite Sukuu Puzzle: Mochimochi Q / Moki Moki [WiiWare] (JP/US/EU Publisher: Natsume)
• Deca Sporta 3: Wii de Sports 10 Shumoku! / Sports Island 3 / Deca Sports 3 (JP/EU/US Publisher: Hudson)
• Gintama: Yorozuya Chuubu Tsukkomaburu Douga (JP Publisher: Bandai)

Windows

• Wild Guns Reloaded [Steam] (Natsume)

Xbox 360

• Omega Five (JP/US/EU Publisher: Hudson)

Tokyo?

Super Famicom/Super NES

• Hansei Zaru Jirou-kun no Daibouken / Spanky's Quest (JP/US/EU Publisher: Natsume)
• Ushio to Tora (JP Publisher: Yutaka)
• Yuuyu no Quiz de Go! Go! (programming, graphics, sound) (JP Publisher: Taito)

Music Composition?: Zuntata

Nagoya

3DS

• Saiki Kusuo no Psi-nan: Shijou Psi-dai no Psi-nan!? (JP Publisher: Bandai Namco Games)
• Toriko: Ultimate Survival (JP Publisher: Bandai)

Event Scenario: Witchcraft

Mark III/Master System

• Special Criminal Investigation (EU Publisher: Sega; KR Publisher: Samsung)

PlayStation

• Dr. Slump (JP Publisher: Bandai)
• Hokuto no Ken: Seikimatsu Kyuuseishu Densetsu (JP Publisher: Bandai)
• Hyakujuu Sentai Gaoranger (JP Publisher: Bandai)
• Majokko Daisakusen: Little Witching Mischiefs (planning, production) (JP Publisher: Bandai)

PlayStation 3

• Godzilla (JP/AS Publisher: Bandai Namco Games)
• Sakigake!! Otokojuku: Nihon yo, Kore ga Otoko Dearu! (JP/AS Publisher: Bandai Namco Games)

3D Modelling: Witchcraft

PlayStation 4

• Godzilla VS / Godzilla (JP/US Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment)

PlayStation Portable

• Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha A's Portable: The Battle of Aces (co-developer) (JP Publisher: Namco)
• Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan Saisen (AS/JP Publisher: Bandai)
• Tiger & Bunny: On-Air Jack! (JP/AS Publisher: Bandai)

Scenario: Witchcraft

• Toriko: Gourmet Survival! 2 (JP Publisher: Bandai)

Scenario Support: Witchcraft

• Yuusha 30 / Half-Minute Hero (some music composition) (JP/AS Publisher: Marvelous Entertainment; US Publisher: XSEED Games; EU/AU Publisher: Rising Star Games)
• Yuusha 30 Second (some music composition) (JP Publisher: Marvelous Entertainment)

Super Famicom/Super NES

• Gekisou Sentai Carranger: Zenkai! Racer Senshi (JP Publisher: Bandai)
• GS Mikami: Joreishi wa Nice Body (JP Publisher: Banalex)
• Kiki KaiKai: Nazo no Kuro Manto / Pocky & Rocky (JP/US/EU Publisher: Natsume)
• Kiki KaiKai: Tsukiyo Kayako / Pocky & Rocky 2 (JP/US Publisher: Natsume; EU Publisher: Ocean)
• Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (US/EU/JP Publisher: Bandai)
• Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Fighting Edition (US/EU Publisher: Bandai)
• Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie (US/EU Publisher: Bandai)
• The Ninja Warriors Again / Ninja Warriors / Ninja Warriors: The New Generation (JP/US Publisher: Taito; EU Publisher: Titus)
• Power Rangers Zeo: Battle Racers (US Publisher: Bandai)
• Shin Kidou Senki Gundam Wing: Endless Duel (JP Publisher: Bandai)
• Wild Guns (JP/US Publisher: Natsume; EU Publisher: Titus)

Osaka

3DS

• Gyakuten Saiban 123: Naruhodou Selection / Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy (JP/US/EU/AU Publisher: Capcom)

DS

• Hagane no Renkinjutsushi: Dual Sympathy / Fullmetal Alchemist: Dual Sympathy (JP Publisher: Bandai; US/AU Publisher: Destineer; EU Publisher: Empire Interactive)
• Hoshi no Kirby: Sanjou! Dorocche-dan / Kirby: Squeak Squad / Kirby: Mouse Attack / Byeol ui Kieby: Dauphin Ildang ui Seupgyeok (some graphics) (JP/US/AU/EU/KR Publisher: Nintendo)
• Kamen Rider Battle: Ganbaride Card Battle Taisen (JP Publisher: Bandai)
• Nicktoons: Battle for Volcano Island / SpongeBob to Nakamatachi / Spongebob and Friends: Battle for Volcano Island (US/JP/EU/AU Publisher: THQ)

GameCube

• Medarot Brave / Medabots: Infinity (JP/US Publisher: Natsume; EU Publisher: Ubisoft)

PlayStation

• Medarot R (JP Publisher: Imagineer)
• Medarot R Parts Collection (JP Publisher: Imagineer)

PlayStation 2

• Captain Tsubasa (JP Publisher: Bandai)

Links

• Official website (Japanese and English)
• Official website (Internet Archive Wayback Machine) (Japanese)
• Natsume Inc. website
• A list of games Natsume developed (Internet Archive Wayback Machine) (Japanese)