Southern All Stars
Amuse inc was created in 1978 when it signed with the rock band Southern All Stars. Soon after in 1981, Amuse inc created its movie production and distribution subsidiary Amuse Cinema City Inc. and produced "Morning Moon Wa Sozatsu Ni" (starring Shin Kishida) that same year, followed by "Aiko 16 sai" (1983). In 1983, Amuse inc signed with the actress Yasuko Tomita. The next year, Amuse inc opened its subsidiary in the United States.