AltPlus
Basic Information
- Stock Code
- 3672
- Industry
- Information and Communications Industry
- Category Detail
- Content Production & Distribution
- Prefecture
- Tokyo
- Establishment Year
- May 2010
- Listing Year
- March 2013
- Official Website
- https://www.altplus.co.jp/
- TSE Information
- TSE Information
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Overview
AltPlus is an IT company in the information and communications industry founded in 2010, with its main business being the planning, development, and operation of social games, and strengths in diverse IP utilization and global expansion.
Current Situation
In the 2020s, AltPlus has consolidated sales of approximately 4.5 billion yen, centered on social games. Its core business involves game development using its own original content and popular anime and manga IPs, establishing a unique position in the market. Since 2020, it has leveraged the merger of its subsidiary OneSports and business alliances with other companies to expand into new areas such as sports and online crane games. Technologically, it focuses on security solutions and blockchain games, providing innovative services. Overseas, it has development bases in Korea and Vietnam, advancing into the Asian market. For sustainable growth, it is promoting operational efficiency and optimization of its business portfolio. Compared to domestic competitors, it stands out with flexible IP utilization and strategic partnerships. In the future, it aims to strengthen live gaming and blockchain technology to increase its presence in the digital entertainment sector.
Trivia
Interesting Facts
- IT company that grew rapidly since its founding in 2010
- Specializes in game development utilizing popular anime and manga IPs
- International expansion with development bases in Korea and Vietnam
- Representative Director and CEO is Takeshi Ishii, guiding the company since founding
- Experience expanding into online crane game business
- Early adopter of blockchain technology among game makers
- Diversified business through multiple subsidiaries including OneSports
- Provides proprietary game operation agency service GMS65
- Developed in-house virtual currency 'Communitio' as new business
- Head office located in Sunshine 60, East Ikebukuro
Hidden Connections
- Strengthened collaboration through capital and business alliances with KLab and Idea Factory
- Concluded multiple business alliance agreements with Gree Inc.
- Implemented capital and business alliance with Korea's XPEC Entertainment
- Entered online crane game market via joint venture with DMM.com
- Overcame challenges and achieved new expansions through multiple famous IP licenses
- Laid groundwork for conquering diverse Asian markets through capital and business alliances
- Strong trust relationships with IP holders through numerous joint operation achievements
- Acquired scopes as subsidiary and established nearshore development base in Kochi
Future Outlook
Growth Drivers
- Enhanced IP collaborations to improve new content development capabilities
- Continued utilization of blockchain and NFT technology
- Expansion of growth opportunities in live gaming
- Overseas expansion especially in Asia
- Growth in online crane game business
- Expansion of security solutions business
- Diversification of game operation support services
- New business creation through partnerships
- Improved profitability through high-value-added services
- Market growth in overall digital entertainment
Strategic Goals
- Triple current game business sales
- Double the number of domestic and international IP partnerships
- Capture share in blockchain game sector
- Achieve leadership in live gaming market
- Establish sustainability-conscious business operations
- Strengthen competitiveness through new technology investments
- Improve ESG ratings
- Expand and optimize overseas subsidiary bases
- Expand social contribution activities and promote regional collaboration
- Establish diverse business portfolio
Business Segments
Game Development and Operation Support
- Overview
- Provides comprehensive support from development to operation and infrastructure for game companies.
- Competitiveness
- Comprehensive game operation services and cutting-edge security technology
- Customers
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- Game Companies
- Content Holders
- Distribution Platforms
- Advertising Agencies
- IT Vendors
- Products
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- Game Design Consulting
- Infrastructure Development
- Security Solutions (DxShield)
- Operation Agency Services (GMS65)
- MSP Business (GIMS)
IP Utilization and Joint Development
- Overview
- Focuses on game planning and joint development utilizing diverse IPs.
- Competitiveness
- Broad content deployment through partnerships with numerous IPs
- Customers
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- Anime Production Companies
- Manga Publishers
- Game Publishers
- Products
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- IP Game Planning and Development
- Joint Operations
- Character License Negotiations
Blockchain Game Development
- Overview
- New business involving development and operation of innovative games using the latest technology.
- Competitiveness
- Pioneering adoption of blockchain technology
- Customers
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- Sports Organizations
- Entertainment Companies
- Products
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- Blockchain Game Planning
- NFT-Related Services
Competitive Advantage
Strengths
- Game planning capabilities utilizing diverse IPs
- Extensive business alliance network
- Technical expertise in security solutions
- Global expansion through overseas development bases
- Experience operating diverse game genres
- New entry into online crane games
- Business diversification through subsidiaries
- Growth promotion via flexible capital and business alliances
- Rapid adoption of new technologies
- Established stable customer base
Competitive Advantages
- Close collaboration with anime and manga IPs enables development of highly recognized games
- Early entry into blockchain games secures competitive edge
- Provision of MSP services covering entire game infrastructure
- Aiming to expand domestic market share in security
- Unique subsidiary utilization model in sports games
- Asia market penetration strength through multinational partnerships
- Agile business portfolio adjustment responding to market trends
- Pioneering position in online crane game sector
- Stable funding base through capital and business alliances
- High technological development capabilities and operation expertise
Threats
- Intensifying competition in domestic and international game markets
- Rising costs from competition for popular IPs
- Risk of delayed response to rapid technological advancements
- Business restrictions from regulatory strengthening
- Increase in new market entrants
- Impact of exchange rate fluctuations on overseas operations
- Legal regulatory risks for blockchain technology
- Sudden changes in user trends
Innovations
2023: Launched Blockchain Game 'TresaCa J-League'
- Overview
- Released official J-League IP blockchain game to expand market.
- Impact
- Acquired new customer segments and drove sales growth
2022: Entered Live Gaming Sector
- Overview
- Launched new service fusing live streaming content with games.
- Impact
- Improved user engagement
2021: Established Joint Venture 'DMM Onkure' with DMM.com
- Overview
- Entered online crane game business to achieve business diversification.
- Impact
- Developed new markets and strengthened revenue base
2020: Made OneSports Wholly Owned Subsidiary
- Overview
- Strengthened strategic expansion in sports-related games.
- Impact
- Expanded share in sports game sector
2020: Expanded Game Operation Agency Service 'GMS65'
- Overview
- Improved quality of operation support services to enhance customer satisfaction.
- Impact
- Expanded orders and stabilized revenue
Sustainability
- Promoting efficient resource management in game development
- Improving office operations to reduce environmental impact
- Advancing paperless operations using digital technology
- Fostering corporate culture respecting diversity and talent development
- Sustainable coexistence through collaboration with local communities