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Graphic Research Co., Ltd. (グラフィックリサーチ株式会社; also went by GRC for short) was established in May 1982, incorporated on June 8, 1984 [1], and went bankrupt on June 28, 2005. [2] Yoshiaki Sawada (澤田芳明) was the president. [3] (Sawada was previously director of Nichibutsu Leisure System. [4])

Seekz (株式会社シークス) was a mobile game development company started by former staff on July 11, 2003. [5] It was headed by former GRC senior managing director [6] Yasushi Mizutani (水谷靖志). [7]

Mobile games have not been included in this entry.

Research Methods: Actual mentions, code comparisons, hidden data, online resources (see Links), shared staff (1, 2, 3, 4)

AIBO (robotic pet from Sony)

  • Another Evolution Side-One
  • Another Evolution Side-Two

Arcade

  • Clash-Road (Woodplace)
  • Fire Battle (Taito) [8]
  • Flower (Sega)
  • Fun Fun Paradise (under subcontract with Vic Tokai?) (Sega) [9]
  • Hotdog Storm (sound) (Marble)
  • Witch (under subcontract with Vic Tokai?) (Excellent System/Sega)

Famicom/NES

  • Asmik-kun Land (JP Publisher: Asmik)
  • Baken Hisshou Gaku: Gate In (JP Publisher: KAC)
  • Baseball Fighter (JP Publisher: VAP)
  • Captain Ed (JP Publisher: CBS/Sony Group)
  • Famicom Doubutsu Seitai Zukan! Katte ni Shirokuma: Mori o Sukue no Maki! (JP Publisher: CBS/Sony Group)
Planning, Scenario: Studio Hard?; Music: GTV?
  • J.League Fighting Soccer: The King of Ace Strikers (JP Publisher: IGS)
  • J.League Winning Goal (JP Publisher: Electronic Arts)
  • Kaitou Sugar / Secret Ties (unreleased) (sound) (Vic Tokai)
  • Kujaku Ou (JP Publisher: Pony Canyon)
  • Meimon! Takonishi Ouendan: Kouha 6 Nin Shuu (JP Publisher: Asmik)
  • Raster Gear (unreleased)
  • Shogun (sound?) (JP Publisher: Hect)
  • Shoukoushi Ceddie (JP Publisher: Fuji TV)
  • Shounen Majutsushi Indy (unreleased) (IGS)
?: Banana Grove Studio
  • Vegas Connection: Casino Kara Ai o Komete (JP Publisher: Sigma Enterprises)
  • Widget (programming, sound [music arrangement/sound effects [10]]) (US Publisher: Atlus)
Developer: TNN?

Game Boy

  • Bakenou TV '94 (JP Publisher: Asmik)
  • Bakenou V3 (JP Publisher: Asmik)
  • Captain Tsubasa VS (JP Publisher: Tecmo)
  • DX Bakenou Z (JP Publisher: Asmik)
  • Gem Gem (JP Publisher: Vic Tokai)
  • GI King! Sanbiki no Yosouya (JP Publisher: Vic Tokai)
  • Head On / Power Racer (JP/US Publisher: Tecmo)
  • Ippatsu Gyakuten: DX Bakenou (JP Publisher: Asmik)
  • J.League Fighting Soccer (JP Publisher: IGS)
  • J.League Live 95 (JP Publisher: Electronic Arts)
  • J.League Winning Goal (JP Publisher: Electronic Arts)
  • Koi wa Kakehiki (JP Publisher: Pony Canyon)
  • Lucle (sound?) (JP Publisher: Vic Tokai)
  • Power Mission (JP Publisher: VAP; US Publisher: NTVIC)
  • Shin Keiba Kizoku Pocket Jockey (JP Publisher: King Records)
  • Solomon's Club (JP/US Publisher: Tecmo)
  • Tokyo Disneyland: Mickey no Cinderella Shiro Mystery Tour (JP Publisher: Tomy)
  • World Beach Volley: 1991 GB Cup (JP Publisher: IGS)
  • Xerd no Densetsu (JP Publisher: Vic Tokai)
  • Xerd no Densetsu 2: Xerd!! Gishin no Ryouiki (JP Publisher: Vic Tokai)

Game Boy Advance

  • Boku wa Koukuu Kanseikan (JP Publisher: TAM)
  • Dancing Sword: Senkou (sound? some graphics?) (JP Publisher: MTO)
  • Monster Farm Advance 2 / Monster Rancher Advance 2 (co-developed with Tecmo) (JP Publisher: Tecmo)
  • Tomato Adventure (co-developed with AlphaDream) (JP Publisher: Nintendo)
???: Forest Entertainment
  • Tottoko Hamtarou 4: Nijiiro Daikoushin Dechu / Hamtaro: Rainbow Rescue (co-developed with AlphaDream) (JP/EU Publisher: Nintendo)

Game Boy Color

  • Barcode Taisen Bardigun (JP Publisher: TAM)
  • Itsudemo Pachinko GB: CR Monster House (JP Publisher: TAM)
  • Monster Farm Battle Card GB / Monster Rancher Battle Card GB (JP/US Publisher: Tecmo)
  • Solomon / Monster Rancher Explorer (JP/US Publisher: Tecmo)
  • Soreike! Anpanman: 5tsu no Tou no Ousama (JP Publisher: TAM)
  • Soreike! Anpanman: Fushigi na Nikoniko Album (JP Publisher: TAM)

Game Gear

  • Super Golf (JP Publisher: Sigma; US Publisher: Sage's Creation)

Mark III/Master System

  • Fox Hero (unreleased)

Mega Drive/Genesis

  • Battle Mania / Trouble Shooter (sound) (JP/US Publisher: Vic Tokai)
  • Battle Mania Daiginjou (sound) (JP Publisher: Vic Tokai)
  • DecapAttack (sound) (US/CA/EU/AU Publisher: Sega; BR Publisher: Tec Toy; KR Publisher: Samsung)
  • Kyuukyoku Tiger / Twin Cobra: Desert Attack Helicopter (JP Publisher: Treco; US Publisher: Sega)
  • Psy-O-Blade (JP Publisher: Sigma Enterprises)
  • Socket / Time Dominator 1st (sound) (US/JP Publisher: Vic Tokai)

Mobile

  • Dragon x Dragon (JP Publisher: G-mode)
  • Dragon x Dragon 2 (JP Publisher: G-mode)
  • Rescue Wanko (JP Publisher: G-mode)

MSX

  • Fantasy Zone (JP Publisher: Pony)

MSX2

  • Arkanoid II (JP Publisher: Nidecom)
  • Kujaku Ou (JP Publisher: Pony Canyon)

PC-98

  • Kidokoro Tetsuya no Heisei Keiba Kenkyuu Kai (JP Publisher: Graphic Research)

PlayStation

  • Bomberman Fantasy Race (JP Publisher: Hudson; US Publisher: Atlus; EU Publisher: Virgin Interactive)
  • Derby Jockey R (JP Publisher: Asmik Ace)
  • Koguma-chan no Daibouken (JP Publisher: Sunmark)
  • Mach Go Go Go / Speed Racer (JP Publisher: Tomy; US Publisher: Jaleco)
  • Myaon o Sagase (JP Publisher: Sunmark)
  • Meisha Retsuden: Greatest 70's, Tetsu Ikuzawa Kanshuu (JP Publisher: Epoch)
  • Nippon Golf Kyoukai Kanshuu: Double Eagle (JP Publisher: Sunsoft)
  • Ore no Yacht: Ganbare! Nippon Challenge (JP Publisher: Tomy)
  • Play de Oboeru Series: Nihonshi Keyword Deruderu 1800 (JP Publisher: Nagase Brothers)
  • Play de Oboeru Series: Seikaishi Keyword Deruderu 1800 (JP Publisher: Nagase Brothers)
  • Play de Oboeru: Chuugaku Eitango Deruderu 1200 (JP Publisher: Nagase Brothers)
  • Play de Oboeru: Eijukugo Deruderu 750 (JP Publisher: Nagase Brothers)
  • Play de Oboeru: Eitango Deruderu 1700 (JP Publisher: Nagase Brothers)
  • Play de Oboeru: Kanji Kentai Deruderu 1100 (JP Publisher: Nagase Brothers)
  • Play de Oboeru: Toeic(R) Test (JP Publisher: Nagase Brothers)
  • Pururun! with Shape Up Girls (JP Publisher: J-Wing)
  • Runabout-2 (JP Publisher: Climax Entertainment; US Publisher: Hot-B; EU Publisher: Midas Interactive Entertainment)
  • Touki Denshou Angel Eyes (JP Publisher: Tecmo)

PlayStation 2

  • Runabout 3: Neo Age (JP Publisher: Hearty Robin)
  • Tenshou Gakuen Gensouroku (JP Publisher: Asmik Ace Entertainment) [11]
Developer: Arcadia Project, Studio Cliche

Sharp Electronic Organizer

  • Keiba & New Biorhythm Card (JP Publisher: Graphic Research)

Super Famicom/Super NES

  • Derby Jockey 2 (JP Publisher: Asmik)
  • Derby Jockey: Kishou e no Michi (JP Publisher: Asmik)
  • Mickey no Tokyo Disneyland Daibouken (JP Publisher: Tomy)
  • Oraga Land Shusai: Best Farmer Senyuken (JP Publisher: Vic Tokai)
  • Pachinko Tetsujin 7ban Shobu (JP Publisher: Daikoku)
  • Shinseiki Odysselya II (sound driver) (JP Publisher: Vic Tokai)
Sound Composition: Studio Cliche

Windows

  • Keiba Yousu Soft: Turf & Dirt (JP Publisher: ASK Kodansha)
  • Keiba Yousu Soft: Turf & Dirt '98 (JP Publisher: ASK)
  • Keiba Yousu Soft: Turf & Dirt '98 Deluxe (JP Publisher: ASK)
  • Keiba Yousu Soft: Turf & Dirt 2000 (JP Publisher: ASK)
  • Keiba Yousu Soft: Turf & Dirt 2000 Plus (JP Publisher: ASK)
  • Keiba Yousu Soft: Turf & Dirt 2001 (JP Publisher: ASK)

WonderSwan

  • Senkaiden: TV Animation Senkaiden Houshin Engi Yori (JP Publisher: Bandai)
  • SD Gundam Gashapon Senki: Episode 1 (JP Publisher: Bandai)

WonderSwan Color

  • From TV Animation One Piece: Treasure Wars (JP Publisher: Bandai)
  • From TV Animation One Piece: Treasure Wars 2: Buggyland e Youkoso (JP Publisher: Bandai)
  • Senkaiden Ni: TV Animation Senkaiden Houshin Engi Yori (JP Publisher: Bandai)
  • Shaman King: Mirai e no Ishi (JP Publisher: Bandai)

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