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''Not to be confused with the publisher VAP''
 
''Not to be confused with the publisher VAP''
  
'''Visual Arts Production''' (株式会社ビジュアルアーツプロダクション) was a company in Nerima City, Tokyo, involved in the planning and production of animated films, TV commercials and promotional videos, and video games. [http://www.wen.ne.jp/creators/movie/varts.htm] As to video games, V.A.P mostly did graphics work for Taito.
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'''Visual Arts Production''' (株式会社ビジュアルアーツプロダクション) (V.A.P) was a company in Nerima City, Tokyo, involved in the planning and production of animated films, TV commercials and promotional videos, and video games. It was established on June 13, 1983. [http://www.wen.ne.jp/creators/movie/varts.htm] Tooru Yamamoto (山本徹) was the president. [http://www.wen.ne.jp/creators/producer/yamamoto.htm] As to video games, V.A.P mostly did dot graphics work for Taito.
  
V.A.P was established on June 13, 1983. [http://www.wen.ne.jp/creators/movie/varts.htm] Tooru Yamamoto (山本徹) was the president. [http://www.wen.ne.jp/creators/producer/yamamoto.htm]
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Algo-Nicus was allegedly started by former staff. [https://twitter.com/todo1004/status/650462647855419392]
 
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Algo-Nicus was allegedly started by former staff. [https://mobile.twitter.com/todo1004/status/650462647855419392]
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'''[[About:Research Methods|Research Methods]]:''' Actual mentions, shared staff
 
'''[[About:Research Methods|Research Methods]]:''' Actual mentions, shared staff
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*''Cadash'' (some graphics) (Taito)
 
*''Cadash'' (some graphics) (Taito)
 
*''Darius Gaiden'' (some graphics) (Taito)
 
*''Darius Gaiden'' (some graphics) (Taito)
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:<small>Some Graphics: [[A Wave]], [[NJK Techno]]</small>
 
*''Dead Connection'' (some graphics) (Taito)
 
*''Dead Connection'' (some graphics) (Taito)
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:<small>Some Graphics: A Wave</small>
 
*''Don Doko Don'' (some graphics) (Taito)
 
*''Don Doko Don'' (some graphics) (Taito)
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*''Dr. Toppel Tankentai'' / ''Dr. Toppel's Adventure'' (some graphics) (Taito)
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:<small>Programming, Some Graphics?: Kaneko</small>
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*''Double Axle'' (some graphics) (Taito) [https://tcrf.net/Double_Axle]
 
*''Elevator Action Returns'' / ''Elevator Action II'' (some graphics) (Taito)
 
*''Elevator Action Returns'' / ''Elevator Action II'' (some graphics) (Taito)
 
*''Gridseeker: Project Storm Hammer'' (some graphics) (Taito)
 
*''Gridseeker: Project Storm Hammer'' (some graphics) (Taito)
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*''Kaiser Knuckle'' / ''Global Champion'' (some graphics) (Taito)
 
*''Kaiser Knuckle'' / ''Global Champion'' (some graphics) (Taito)
 
*''Metal Black'' (some graphics) (Taito)
 
*''Metal Black'' (some graphics) (Taito)
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:<small>Some Graphics: A Wave</small>
 
*''Mizubaku Daibouken'' / ''Liquid Kids'' (some graphics) (Taito)
 
*''Mizubaku Daibouken'' / ''Liquid Kids'' (some graphics) (Taito)
 
*''The Ninja Warriors'' (some graphics) (Taito)
 
*''The Ninja Warriors'' (some graphics) (Taito)
*''Puzzle Bobble 2'' / ''Bust-A-Move Again'' (some graphics) (Taito)
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:<small>Some Graphics: [[Animation 20]]</small>
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*''Puzzle Bobble 2'' / ''Puzzle Bobble 2X'' / ''Bust-A-Move Again'' (some graphics) (Taito)
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:<small>Programming, Some Graphics: NJK Techno</small>
 
*''Quiz Jinsei Gekijou'' (some graphics) (Taito)
 
*''Quiz Jinsei Gekijou'' (some graphics) (Taito)
 
*''Quiz Theater: 3tsu no Monogatari'' (some graphics) (Taito)
 
*''Quiz Theater: 3tsu no Monogatari'' (some graphics) (Taito)
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:<small>Some Graphics: NJK Techno</small>
 
*''RayForce'' / ''Gunlock'' (some graphics) (Taito)
 
*''RayForce'' / ''Gunlock'' (some graphics) (Taito)
 
*''Recalhorn'' (some graphics) (Taito)
 
*''Recalhorn'' (some graphics) (Taito)
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*''Riding Fight'' (some graphics) (Taito)
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:<small>Some Graphics: [[Natsume]]</small>
 
*''Space Gun'' (some graphics) (Taito)
 
*''Space Gun'' (some graphics) (Taito)
 
*''Top Ranking Stars'' / ''Prime Time Fighter'' (some graphics) (Taito)
 
*''Top Ranking Stars'' / ''Prime Time Fighter'' (some graphics) (Taito)
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===PlayStation===
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*''Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo 3: Seiryuu Densetsu Satsujin Jiken'' (some coloring) (JP Publisher: Kodansha)
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*''Kisetsu o Dakishimete'' (some digital operation) (JP Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment)
  
 
===Super Famicom/Super NES===
 
===Super Famicom/Super NES===
*<div style= "color:red">''Hit the Ice'' (US Publisher: Taito)</div>
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*<div style="color:red">''Hat Trick Hero'' / ''Super Soccer Champ'' / ''Euro Football Champ'' (JP/US/EU Publisher: Taito)</div>
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:<small>Graphic designer Hitoshi Sasaki claims to have worked on this as his game industry debut. [https://twitter.com/todo1004/status/545741710555222021] However, neither he nor any other V.A.P staff is credited.</small>
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*<div style="color:red">''Hit the Ice'' (US Publisher: Taito)</div>
  
 
==Pinch-Punch==
 
==Pinch-Punch==
'''Pinch-Punch''' was Visual Arts Production's sound department, which operated from about 1988 to 1992. It was dissolved after the end of the Japanese bubble economy due to difficulties with management. [http://www.ne.jp/asahi/hassy/cat/hassylab/pp/pp2/pp2_006.htm]
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'''Pinch-Punch''' was the name of Visual Arts Production's sound department, which operated from about 1988 to 1992. It was dissolved due to management difficulties. [http://www.ne.jp/asahi/hassy/cat/hassylab/pp/pp2/pp2_006.htm]
  
The following games are listed on [http://www.ne.jp/asahi/hassy/cat/hassylab/pp/pp_003.htm the Pinch-Punch website]:
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The following games are listed on [http://www.ne.jp/asahi/hassy/cat/hassylab/pp/pp_003.htm the ''Secret Hiding Place of Pinch-Punch'' website]:
  
 
===Arcade===
 
===Arcade===
 
*''Cadash'' (music, sound effects) (Taito)
 
*''Cadash'' (music, sound effects) (Taito)
 
*''Cameltry'' (Taito) *
 
*''Cameltry'' (Taito) *
*''Continental Circus'' (Taito) **
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*''Continental Circus'' (Taito) *
 
*''Dino Rex'' (some music, some sound) (Taito)
 
*''Dino Rex'' (some music, some sound) (Taito)
*''Exceed Limit'' (?)
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*''Fighting Hawk'' (Taito) **
*''Fighting Hawk'' (Taito) *
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*''Gunbuster'' (Taito) *
*''Green Spirits'' (?)
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*''Gunbuster'' (Taito) **
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*''Jigoku Meguri'' / ''Bonze Adventure'' (some sound) (Taito)
 
*''Jigoku Meguri'' / ''Bonze Adventure'' (some sound) (Taito)
*''Mahjong Quest'' (Taito) ***
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*''Mahjong Quest'' (sound) (Taito)
*''Master of Weapon'' (Taito) **
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:<small>Developer: [[Santos]]</small>
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*''Master of Weapon'' (Taito) *
 
*''The Ninja Kids'' (some sound) (Taito)
 
*''The Ninja Kids'' (some sound) (Taito)
 
*''Rambo III'' (some sound) (Taito)
 
*''Rambo III'' (some sound) (Taito)
*''Tenkuu no Shiro'' (?)
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*''Violence Fight'' (Taito) *
*''Violence Fight'' (Taito) **
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===?===
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*''Exceed Limit''
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*''Green Spirits''
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*''Tenkuu no Shiro''
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<nowiki>*</nowiki> - No in-game credits at all<br />
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<nowiki>*</nowiki> - No Pinch-Punch members listed in sound credits<br />
<nowiki>**</nowiki> - No Pinch-Punch members listed in sound credits<br />
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<nowiki>**</nowiki> - No in-game credits at all
<nowiki>***</nowiki> - No in-game sound credits
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==Links==
 
==Links==
 
*[https://ja-jp.facebook.com/hitoshi.sasaki.902 Graphic designer Hitoshi Sasaki on Facebook] (Japanese)
 
*[https://ja-jp.facebook.com/hitoshi.sasaki.902 Graphic designer Hitoshi Sasaki on Facebook] (Japanese)
 
*[https://w.atwiki.jp/game_staff/pages/23.html Hitoshi Sasaki on GameStaff@wiki] (Japanese)
 
*[https://w.atwiki.jp/game_staff/pages/23.html Hitoshi Sasaki on GameStaff@wiki] (Japanese)
*[http://www.ne.jp/asahi/hassy/cat/hassylab/pp/pp_001.htm "Secret Hiding Place of Pinch-Punch"] (Japanese)
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*[http://www.ne.jp/asahi/hassy/cat/hassylab/pp/pp_001.htm ''Secret Hiding Place of Pinch-Punch''] (Japanese)
*[https://w.atwiki.jp/gamemusicbest100/pages/8114.html Pinch-Punch on "Best 100 Game Music Decided by Everyone" Wiki] (Japanese)
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*[https://w.atwiki.jp/gamemusicbest100/pages/8114.html Pinch-Punch on ''Best 100 Game Music Decided by Everyone'' Wiki] (Japanese)
  
 
[[Category:Companies]]
 
[[Category:Companies]]

Latest revision as of 03:32, 13 July 2023

Not to be confused with the publisher VAP

Visual Arts Production (株式会社ビジュアルアーツプロダクション) (V.A.P) was a company in Nerima City, Tokyo, involved in the planning and production of animated films, TV commercials and promotional videos, and video games. It was established on June 13, 1983. [1] Tooru Yamamoto (山本徹) was the president. [2] As to video games, V.A.P mostly did dot graphics work for Taito.

Algo-Nicus was allegedly started by former staff. [3]

Research Methods: Actual mentions, shared staff

Arcade

  • Akkanvader / Space Invaders '95: The Attack of the Lunar Loonies (some graphics) (Taito)
  • Aqua Jack (some graphics) (Taito)
  • Arabian Magic (some graphics) (Taito)
  • Cadash (some graphics) (Taito)
  • Darius Gaiden (some graphics) (Taito)
Some Graphics: A Wave, NJK Techno
  • Dead Connection (some graphics) (Taito)
Some Graphics: A Wave
  • Don Doko Don (some graphics) (Taito)
  • Dr. Toppel Tankentai / Dr. Toppel's Adventure (some graphics) (Taito)
Programming, Some Graphics?: Kaneko
  • Double Axle (some graphics) (Taito) [4]
  • Elevator Action Returns / Elevator Action II (some graphics) (Taito)
  • Gridseeker: Project Storm Hammer (some graphics) (Taito)
  • Gunbuster (some graphics) (Taito)
  • Kaiser Knuckle / Global Champion (some graphics) (Taito)
  • Metal Black (some graphics) (Taito)
Some Graphics: A Wave
  • Mizubaku Daibouken / Liquid Kids (some graphics) (Taito)
  • The Ninja Warriors (some graphics) (Taito)
Some Graphics: Animation 20
  • Puzzle Bobble 2 / Puzzle Bobble 2X / Bust-A-Move Again (some graphics) (Taito)
Programming, Some Graphics: NJK Techno
  • Quiz Jinsei Gekijou (some graphics) (Taito)
  • Quiz Theater: 3tsu no Monogatari (some graphics) (Taito)
Some Graphics: NJK Techno
  • RayForce / Gunlock (some graphics) (Taito)
  • Recalhorn (some graphics) (Taito)
  • Riding Fight (some graphics) (Taito)
Some Graphics: Natsume
  • Space Gun (some graphics) (Taito)
  • Top Ranking Stars / Prime Time Fighter (some graphics) (Taito)

PlayStation

  • Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo 3: Seiryuu Densetsu Satsujin Jiken (some coloring) (JP Publisher: Kodansha)
  • Kisetsu o Dakishimete (some digital operation) (JP Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment)

Super Famicom/Super NES

  • Hat Trick Hero / Super Soccer Champ / Euro Football Champ (JP/US/EU Publisher: Taito)
Graphic designer Hitoshi Sasaki claims to have worked on this as his game industry debut. [5] However, neither he nor any other V.A.P staff is credited.
  • Hit the Ice (US Publisher: Taito)

Pinch-Punch

Pinch-Punch was the name of Visual Arts Production's sound department, which operated from about 1988 to 1992. It was dissolved due to management difficulties. [6]

The following games are listed on the Secret Hiding Place of Pinch-Punch website:

Arcade

  • Cadash (music, sound effects) (Taito)
  • Cameltry (Taito) *
  • Continental Circus (Taito) *
  • Dino Rex (some music, some sound) (Taito)
  • Fighting Hawk (Taito) **
  • Gunbuster (Taito) *
  • Jigoku Meguri / Bonze Adventure (some sound) (Taito)
  • Mahjong Quest (sound) (Taito)
Developer: Santos
  • Master of Weapon (Taito) *
  • The Ninja Kids (some sound) (Taito)
  • Rambo III (some sound) (Taito)
  • Violence Fight (Taito) *

?

  • Exceed Limit
  • Green Spirits
  • Tenkuu no Shiro


* - No Pinch-Punch members listed in sound credits
** - No in-game credits at all

Links