• Company Name: Capcom Co., Ltd.
• Founded: 30 May 1979
• Official Establishment: 11 June 1983
• Headquarters: Osaka, Japan
• Industry: Video games and interactive entertainment
• Business: Game development, publishing, digital distribution, arcade games, mobile games, esports, licensing, merchandise, films, and animation
• Stock Exchange: Tokyo Stock Exchange2

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Capcom began as a manufacturer and distributor of electronic arcade machines in 1979. During the early 1980s, as home gaming rapidly expanded, the company shifted its focus towards developing original video games.

Throughout the late 1980s and 1990s, Capcom became famous for its arcade titles and innovative gameplay. Games like Street Fighter II helped define the fighting game genre, while Resident Evil introduced modern survival horror.

During the 2000s and 2010s, Capcom expanded internationally, producing blockbuster franchises for consoles, PC, and mobile devices. In recent years, the company has enjoyed strong commercial success through high-quality remakes and new entries in established franchises.3

The name Capcom is derived from “Capsule Computer“. The word “Capsule” represented two distinct concepts:

• A container packed with fun.
• A protective shell safeguarding original games against piracy and imitation.

The company originally intended the name to symbolise a new generation of entertainment beyond traditional personal computers.4

Capcom’s corporate philosophy is defined as: “Creating an entertainment culture through the medium of games by developing highly creative content that excites and stimulates your senses.” Its vision is to create immersive entertainment enjoyed by people around the world whilst expanding its intellectual properties across multiple forms of media.5

Capcom operates across several areas of entertainment, including console games, PC games, mobile games, arcade games, digital downloads, esports, character licensing, movies, animated productions, merchandise, and theme attractions. The company follows a strategy it terms “Single Content Multiple Usage“, whereby successful game franchises are adapted into films, television, comics, merchandise, and other media.6

Capcom owns some of the most successful video game series ever created.

Resident Evil

A survival horror series launched in 1996 that popularised cinematic horror games and has sold well over 100 million copies worldwide across its entries.

Monster Hunter

An action RPG franchise centred on cooperative monster hunting. It has become one of Capcom’s biggest global successes.

Street Fighter

One of the most influential fighting game series in history. Street Fighter II revolutionised competitive gaming and remains a pillar of the esports scene.

Mega Man

Introduced in 1987, Mega Man is one of Capcom’s longest-running mascots, known for its platforming gameplay and memorable robot characters.

Devil May Cry

A stylish action series celebrated for its fast-paced combat and iconic protagonist, Dante.

Ace Attorney

A courtroom adventure series that combines detective work with dramatic legal battles.

Onimusha

An action-adventure franchise blending samurai combat with supernatural horror.

Dead Rising

An open-world zombie survival series known for its humour and creative weapon crafting.

Other Notable Franchises

• Dragon’s Dogma
• Ghosts ‘n Goblins
• Dino Crisis
• Breath of Fire
• Marvel vs. Capcom
• Sengoku BASARA
• Okami
• Lost Planet
• Viewtiful Joe
• Final Fight

Capcom operates offices and subsidiaries across multiple regions, including Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Singapore. Its games are distributed worldwide through digital platforms and retail partners.7

Capcom develops many of its games using its proprietary RE Engine, which was introduced with Resident Evil 7. The engine powers numerous modern Capcom titles and is recognised for high-quality graphics, efficient performance, photorealistic character models, cross-platform development, and fast production pipelines.

Capcom is a major supporter of competitive gaming, particularly through the Capcom Pro Tour, an international tournament circuit built around the Street Fighter series. The company regularly partners with tournament organisers to promote professional fighting game competition worldwide.

Capcom has experienced sustained growth in recent years, driven by strong digital game sales, PC gaming expansion, successful remakes, ongoing support for live-service content, and the continued popularity of flagship franchises. Its strategy of maintaining long-term franchises whilst investing in new intellectual properties has contributed to consistent profitability.8

Capcom is widely regarded as one of the most influential video game companies in history. Its contributions include helping establish the fighting game genre, popularising survival horror, advancing action game design, producing many critically acclaimed and commercially successful franchises, and maintaining decades-long support for its intellectual properties. Today, Capcom continues to be recognised for high production values, polished gameplay, and enduring franchises that have shaped the video game industry for more than four decades.

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