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[[Image:Ai.png|right|A.I logo]]
 
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Incorporated in July 1990, '''A.I''' (株式会社エーアイ) is a development company based in Machida, Tokyo, Japan. Kenichi Arai (荒居健一) is the president. [http://www.a-i.co.jp/corp_info.html]
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Incorporated in July 1990, '''A.I Co., Ltd.''' (株式会社エーアイ) is a development company based in Machida, Tokyo, Japan. Kenichi Arai (荒居健一) is the president. [http://www.a-i.co.jp/company.html] The name is probably derived from Hiroyuki Arai (荒居弘之) and Noriyoshi Innai (印内紀美), the former [[Sanritsu/SIMS|Sanritsu]] staffers who started the company. [http://gdri.smspower.org/wiki/index.php/Interview:Shouichi_Yoshikawa] (Sound work is done externally. [http://www.a-i.co.jp/company.html])
 
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The company name is probably derived from Hiroyuki Arai (荒居弘之) and Noriyoshi Innai (印内紀美), the former [[Sanritsu/SIMS|Sanritsu]] staffers who started the company. [http://gdri.smspower.org/wiki/index.php/Interview:Shouichi_Yoshikawa]
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Sound work is done externally. [http://www.a-i.co.jp/corp_info.html]
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'''[[About:Research Methods|Research Methods]]:''' Actual mentions, hidden data, interviews (see below), online resources (see [[#Links|Links]]), shared staff
 
'''[[About:Research Methods|Research Methods]]:''' Actual mentions, hidden data, interviews (see below), online resources (see [[#Links|Links]]), shared staff
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===DS===
 
===DS===
 
*''Crossword de Manabou! Chiri - Rekishi'' (JP Publisher: Hudson)
 
*''Crossword de Manabou! Chiri - Rekishi'' (JP Publisher: Hudson)
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*''Crossword DS + Sekai 1-Shuu Cross'' (JP Publisher: Hudson)
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*''Eiken DS'' (JP Publisher: Rocket Company)
 
*''Original Story from Fairy Tail: Gekitotsu! Kardia Daiseidou'' (JP Publisher: Hudson)
 
*''Original Story from Fairy Tail: Gekitotsu! Kardia Daiseidou'' (JP Publisher: Hudson)
 
*''Puzzle Series Vol. 2: Crossword'' (JP Publisher: Hudson)
 
*''Puzzle Series Vol. 2: Crossword'' (JP Publisher: Hudson)
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*''Puzzle Series Vol. 7: Crossword 2'' (JP Publisher: Hudson)
 
*''Puzzle Series Vol. 7: Crossword 2'' (JP Publisher: Hudson)
 
*''Puzzle Series Vol. 9: Sudoku 2 Deluxe'' (JP Publisher: Hudson)
 
*''Puzzle Series Vol. 9: Sudoku 2 Deluxe'' (JP Publisher: Hudson)
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*''歴史能力検定協会公認/山川出版社監修歴検DS'' (JP Publisher: Rocket Company)
 
*''Sudoku DS: Nikoli no Sudoku Ketteiban'' (JP Publisher: Hudson)
 
*''Sudoku DS: Nikoli no Sudoku Ketteiban'' (JP Publisher: Hudson)
 
*''SupaRobo Gakuen'' (JP Publisher: Bandai Namco Games)
 
*''SupaRobo Gakuen'' (JP Publisher: Bandai Namco Games)
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*''DigiCro: Digital Number Crossword'' (JP Publisher: Atlus)
 
*''DigiCro: Digital Number Crossword'' (JP Publisher: Atlus)
 
*''Gouketsuji Ichizoku 2: Chottodake Saikyou Densetsu'' (JP Publisher: Atlus)
 
*''Gouketsuji Ichizoku 2: Chottodake Saikyou Densetsu'' (JP Publisher: Atlus)
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===PlayStation Portable===
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*''Kokoro Connect: Yochi Random'' (JP Publisher: Banpresto)
  
 
===Super Famicom/Super NES===
 
===Super Famicom/Super NES===
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*''Uchuu no Kishi: Tekkaman Blade'' (JP Publisher: Interbec)
 
*''Uchuu no Kishi: Tekkaman Blade'' (JP Publisher: Interbec)
  
===Toys===
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===Wii===
*''Strike Kimeruze! Excite Bowling'' (JP Publisher: Epoch)
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*''Walk It Out!'' (US Publisher: Konami)
*''Super Shot! Excite Golf'' (JP Publisher: Epoch)
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===XaviX===
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*''Taikan Game Series: K.O. Shiyouze! Excite Boxing'' (Epoch)
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*''Taikan Game Series: Strike Kimeruze! Excite Bowling'' (Epoch)
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*''Taikan Game Series: Super Shot! Excite Golf'' (Epoch)
  
 
===Xbox 360===
 
===Xbox 360===
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*''Deca Sports Freedom / Sports Island Freedom / Deca Sporta Freedom'' (some mini-game work) (US/EU/AU/JP Publisher: Hudson)
 
*''Super Robot Taisen XO'' (JP Publisher: Banpresto)
 
*''Super Robot Taisen XO'' (JP Publisher: Banpresto)
  

Revision as of 13:44, 6 December 2012

A.I logo

Incorporated in July 1990, A.I Co., Ltd. (株式会社エーアイ) is a development company based in Machida, Tokyo, Japan. Kenichi Arai (荒居健一) is the president. [1] The name is probably derived from Hiroyuki Arai (荒居弘之) and Noriyoshi Innai (印内紀美), the former Sanritsu staffers who started the company. [2] (Sound work is done externally. [3])

Research Methods: Actual mentions, hidden data, interviews (see below), online resources (see Links), shared staff

Related Interviews: Shouichi Yoshikawa

Arcade

  • BlaZeon (programming) (Atlus)
  • Quiz Dragon Knight (unreleased) (Atlus)

Dreamcast

  • Sonic Shuffle (some mini-game work) (JP/US/EU Publisher: Sega)

DS

  • Crossword de Manabou! Chiri - Rekishi (JP Publisher: Hudson)
  • Crossword DS + Sekai 1-Shuu Cross (JP Publisher: Hudson)
  • Eiken DS (JP Publisher: Rocket Company)
  • Original Story from Fairy Tail: Gekitotsu! Kardia Daiseidou (JP Publisher: Hudson)
  • Puzzle Series Vol. 2: Crossword (JP Publisher: Hudson)
  • Puzzle Series Vol. 3: Sudoku (JP Publisher: Hudson)
  • Puzzle Series Vol. 7: Crossword 2 (JP Publisher: Hudson)
  • Puzzle Series Vol. 9: Sudoku 2 Deluxe (JP Publisher: Hudson)
  • 歴史能力検定協会公認/山川出版社監修歴検DS (JP Publisher: Rocket Company)
  • Sudoku DS: Nikoli no Sudoku Ketteiban (JP Publisher: Hudson)
  • SupaRobo Gakuen (JP Publisher: Bandai Namco Games)
  • Super Robot Taisen K (JP Publisher: Banpresto)
  • Super Robot Taisen L (JP Publisher: Banpresto)
  • Super Robot Taisen W (JP Publisher: Banpresto)
  • TV Anime: Fairy Tail Gekitou! Madoushi Kessen (JP Publisher: Hudson)

Famicom/NES

  • Ninja Cop Saizou / Wrath of the Black Manta (JP Publisher: Kyugo; US/EU/AU Publisher: Taito)
  • FC Genjin: Freakthoropus Computerus / Bonk's Adventure (JP/US Publisher: Hudson)
Some Music: T's Music, Bang Heads
  • Time Diver: Eon Man (unreleased) (Taito)
Started out as Wrath of the Black Manta 2

Game Boy

  • Bomberman GB / Wario Blast: Featuring Bomberman! (JP Publisher: Hudson; US/EU Publisher: Nintendo)
Some Graphics: Amble?; Sound Direction/Programming: Denki-Mirai
  • Bomberman GB 3 (JP Publisher: Hudson)
Sound Programming: Denki-Mirai
  • GB Genjin 2 / Bonk's Revenge / BC Kid 2 (JP/US/EU Publisher: Hudson)
Sound Direction/Programming: Denki-Mirai
  • GB Genjin Land: Viva! Chikkun Oukoku (direction, graphics) (JP Publisher: Hudson)
Programming: Amble (under subcontract with A.I); Sound: T's Music
  • Same Game (some game design) (JP Publisher: Hudson)
Some Game Design, Programming, Graphics: Shimada Kikaku (under subcontract with A.I?); Sound: Joe Down Studio, Imagine?

Game Boy Advance

  • Bakuten Shoot Beyblade 2002: Ikuze! Gekitou! Chou Jiryoku Battle! (JP Publisher: Broccoli)
  • Bakuten Shoot Beyblade 2002: Team Battle! Daichi Hen (JP Publisher: Broccoli)
  • Bakuten Shoot Beyblade 2002: Team Battle! Takao Hen (JP Publisher: Broccoli)
  • Bakuten Shoot Beyblade: Gekitou! Saikyou Blade (JP Publisher: Broccoli)
  • Blender Bros. (US/AU/EU Publisher: Infogrames)
Sound: Quintet
  • Bomberman Jetters (JP Publisher: Hudson)
  • Bomberman Story / Bomberman Tournament (JP Publisher: Hudson; US Publisher: Activision)
  • Cinnamon Roll: Koko ni Ruyo (JP Publisher: Imagineer)
  • Doubutsu Shima no Chobi Gurumi (JP Publisher: Rocket Company)
  • Doubutsu Shima no Chobi Gurumi 2 (JP Publisher: Rocket Company)
  • Duel Masters (JP Publisher: Takara)
  • Gachasuta! Dino Device 2: Dragon (JP Publisher: Rocket Company)
  • Gachasuta! Dino Device 2: Phoenix (JP Publisher: Rocket Company)
  • Gachasuta! Dino Device: Blue (JP Publisher: SmileSoft)
  • Gachasuta! Dino Device: Red (JP Publisher: SmileSoft)
  • Mario Party Advance (some mini-game work) (JP/US/EU/AU Publisher: Nintendo)
  • Super Real Mahjong Dousoukai (JP Publisher: Rocket Company)
Sound: Studio PJ
  • Super Robot Taisen A (JP Publisher: Banpresto)
Sound: Quintet
  • Super Robot Taisen D (JP Publisher: Banpresto)
Sound: Quintet
  • Super Robot Taisen J (JP Publisher: Banpresto)
  • Super Robot Taisen R (JP Publisher: Banpresto)
Sound: Quintet

Game Boy Color

  • Poyon no Dungeon Room 2 (game design) (JP Publisher: Hudson)
Scenario, etc.: Birthday; Programming, Graphics: Amble

GameCube

  • Bakuten Shoot Beyblade 2002: Nettou! Magne Tag Battle / Beyblade VForce: Super Tournament Battle (JP Publisher: Takara; US/EU Publisher: Atari)
  • Duel Masters: Nettou! Battle Arena (JP Publisher: Takara)
  • Super Robot Taisen GC (JP Publisher: Banpresto)

Mega Drive/Genesis

  • Super Airwolf / CrossFire (JP/US Publisher: Kyugo)

Nintendo 64

  • Bomberman Hero: Milian Oujo o Sukue! / Bomberman Hero (JP Publisher: Hudson; US/EU Publisher: Nintendo)
  • Densha de Go! 64 (JP Publisher: Taito)
  • Doraemon 3: Nobi Dai no Machi SOS! (JP Publisher: Epoch)
  • Mario Party 2 (some mini-game work) (JP/US/EU Publisher: Nintendo)
  • Mario Party 3 (some mini-game work) (JP/US/EU Publisher: Nintendo)
  • Minna de Tamagocchi World: 64 de Hakken! Tamagocchi (JP Publisher: Bandai)
  • Super Robot Taisen 64 (JP Publisher: Banpresto)

PC Engine/TurboGrafx-16

  • Kyuukyoku Tiger (JP Publisher: Taito)
  • Maniac Pro-Wres: Ashita e no Tatakai (programming) (JP Publisher: Hudson)
  • PC Genjin / Bonk's Adventure (JP Publisher: Hudson; US Publisher: NEC Home Electronics)
  • PC Genjin 3 / Bonk 3: Bonk's Big Adventure (JP Publisher: Hudson; US Publisher: NEC Home Electronics)
  • Raiden (JP Publisher: Hudson; US Publisher: NEC Home Electronics)

PC Engine CD/TurboGrafx-CD

  • Bonk 3: Bonk's Big Adventure CD (US Publisher: NEC Home Electronics)
  • Jantei Monogatari (programming) (JP Publisher: Nihon Telenet)
  • Jantei Monogatari 2: Uchuu Tantei Deiban: Kanketsu-hen (programming) (JP Publisher: Atlus)
  • Jantei Monogatari 2: Uchuu Tantei Deiban: Shutsudou-hen (programming) (JP Publisher: Atlus)
  • Kabuki Ittou Ryoudan (JP Publisher: Hudson)
  • Quiz Marugoto The World (JP Publisher: Atlus)
  • Super Raiden (JP Publisher: Hudson)
Sound: Westone

PlayStation

  • DigiCro: Digital Number Crossword (JP Publisher: Atlus)
  • Gouketsuji Ichizoku 2: Chottodake Saikyou Densetsu (JP Publisher: Atlus)

PlayStation Portable

  • Kokoro Connect: Yochi Random (JP Publisher: Banpresto)

Super Famicom/Super NES

  • BlaZeon / BlaZeon: The Bio-Cyborg Challenge (JP/US Publisher: Atlus)
  • Bomberman B-Daman (JP Publisher: Hudson)
  • J.League '96 Dream Stadium (JP Publisher: Hudson)
  • J.League Super Soccer '95 Jikkyou Stadium (JP Publisher: Hudson)
  • Super Genjin / Super Bonk / Super B.C. Kid (JP/US/EU Publisher: Hudson)
Programming, Graphics: Amble
  • Super Genjin 2 (JP Publisher: Hudson)
Some Programming, Some Graphics: Amble
  • Gouketsuji Ichizoku / Power Instinct (JP/US Publisher: Atlus)
  • Uchuu no Kishi: Tekkaman Blade (JP Publisher: Interbec)

Wii

  • Walk It Out! (US Publisher: Konami)

XaviX

  • Taikan Game Series: K.O. Shiyouze! Excite Boxing (Epoch)
  • Taikan Game Series: Strike Kimeruze! Excite Bowling (Epoch)
  • Taikan Game Series: Super Shot! Excite Golf (Epoch)

Xbox 360

  • Deca Sports Freedom / Sports Island Freedom / Deca Sporta Freedom (some mini-game work) (US/EU/AU/JP Publisher: Hudson)
  • Super Robot Taisen XO (JP Publisher: Banpresto)

Links