Groove Box Japan

Groove Box Japan Co., Ltd. (株式会社グルーブボックスジャパン) is a Japanese video game developer headquartered in Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido. The company was originally established in 1988 under the name Refine Textile Co., Ltd. and began producing computer software in 1996. It changed its corporate name to Groove Box Japan in 1998. The company's main business is the planning and production of consumer games and mobile phone game content. It operates primarily as a contract developer (受託開発), creating games for publishers such as Furyu, D3 Publisher, Nippon Columbia, Bandai Namco Entertainment, and Aniplex. Groove Box Japan has developed titles across many platforms, from PlayStation and Game Boy Advance to Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Steam. Notable works include entries in the Beyblade X series, Sumikko Gurashi games, PUI PUI Molcar, SPY×FAMILY OPERATION DIARY, and Battle Spirits Crossover. The company also began mobile content business in 2002 and amusement business in 2007. As of its company profile, it is a private company with capital of 10 million yen, 56 employees (including officers), and annual sales of 500 million yen for the fiscal year 2023. The representative director is Shuki Shimada.

Groove Box Japan Co., Ltd. was originally established in 1988 as Refine Textile Co., Ltd. (株式会社リファインテキスタイル). In 1996, the company began producing computer software, marking its entry into the game industry. In 1998, it changed its corporate name to Groove Box Japan Co., Ltd. (株式会社グルーブボックスジャパン). The company expanded its business scope in 2002 by starting mobile content operations, and in 2007 it entered the amusement business. Over the years, Groove Box Japan has developed numerous games for various platforms, often as a contract developer for major publishers. Its early works include the self-planned "Gakko o Tsukurou!!" series for PlayStation and Game Boy Advance. It has also worked on titles for PlayStation 2, Xbox 360, Wii, Nintendo DS, Nintendo 3DS, PlayStation Vita, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Steam. The company has collaborated with publishers such as Aniplex, Nippon Columbia, Bandai Namco Entertainment, and Marvelous. In recent years, Groove Box Japan has developed games based on popular franchises like Beyblade X, Sumikko Gurashi, PUI PUI Molcar, and SPY×FAMILY. As of 2023, the company reported annual sales of 500 million yen and had 56 employees. The representative director is Shuki Shimada.

• 2025

  Released Beyblade X: Evobattle and O-Benkyo to Issho: Yurutto Pochitto Asobimasho

• 2024

  Released Beyblade X: XONE and Battle Spirits Crossover

• 2023

  Released SPY×FAMILY OPERATION DIARY for Nintendo Switch, PS5, and Steam

• 2007

  Started amusement business

• 2002

  Started mobile content business

• 1998

  Changed corporate name to Groove Box Japan Co., Ltd.

• 1996

  Started producing computer software

• 1988

  Established as Refine Textile Co., Ltd.

Contract game developer specializing in consumer and mobile game content, often working behind the scenes for major Japanese publishers.

• Beyblade X: Evobattle

• O-Benkyo to Issho: Yurutto Pochitto Asobimasho

• Kirakira Nurse Diary: Minna o Tasukeru Tenshi no Oshigoto

• Himitsu no AiPri: Atsumete! Secret Memories

• Beyblade X: XONE

• Debut Project: Cooking Cafe

• Battle Spirits Crossover

• Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Mezase! Saikyou Taisai!

• SPY×FAMILY OPERATION DIARY

• DoraThink: Nobita no Wakuwaku Zunou Adventure

• Chikip Dancers: Norinori Dance de Kokoro mo Odoru

1. 1GrooveBoxJapan Official Websitegbj.co.jp
2. 2COMPANY INFORMATION - GrooveBoxJapangbj.co.jp
3. 3WORKS - GrooveBoxJapangbj.co.jp
4. 4Wikidata - Groove Box Japanwikidata.org
5. 5Wikipedia (Japanese) - グルーブボックスジャパンja.wikipedia.org