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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. | + | '''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. |
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Algo-Nicus was allegedly started by former staff. [https://twitter.com/todo1004/status/650462647855419392] | Algo-Nicus was allegedly started by former staff. [https://twitter.com/todo1004/status/650462647855419392] | ||
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*''Dr. Toppel Tankentai'' / ''Dr. Toppel's Adventure'' (some graphics) (Taito) | *''Dr. Toppel Tankentai'' / ''Dr. Toppel's Adventure'' (some graphics) (Taito) | ||
:<small>Programming, Some Graphics?: Kaneko</small> | :<small>Programming, Some Graphics?: Kaneko</small> | ||
| + | *''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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*''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) | ||
| + | :<small>Some Graphics: [[Animation 20]]</small> | ||
*''Puzzle Bobble 2'' / ''Puzzle Bobble 2X'' / ''Bust-A-Move Again'' (some graphics) (Taito) | *''Puzzle Bobble 2'' / ''Puzzle Bobble 2X'' / ''Bust-A-Move Again'' (some graphics) (Taito) | ||
:<small>Programming, Some Graphics: NJK Techno</small> | :<small>Programming, Some Graphics: NJK Techno</small> | ||
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*''Recalhorn'' (some graphics) (Taito) | *''Recalhorn'' (some graphics) (Taito) | ||
*''Riding Fight'' (some graphics) (Taito) | *''Riding Fight'' (some graphics) (Taito) | ||
| − | <small>Some Graphics: [[Natsume]]</small> | + | :<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) | ||
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) *
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- Exceed Limit
- Green Spirits
- Tenkuu no Shiro
* - No Pinch-Punch members listed in sound credits
** - No in-game credits at all
Links
- Graphic designer Hitoshi Sasaki on Facebook (Japanese)
- Hitoshi Sasaki on GameStaff@wiki (Japanese)
- Secret Hiding Place of Pinch-Punch (Japanese)
- Pinch-Punch on Best 100 Game Music Decided by Everyone Wiki (Japanese)
