EN FR DE Our History Capcom, a name derived from "Capsule" and "Computer", became one of the earliest companies involved in the games industry. Kenzo Tsujimoto established the company in Japan as a manufacturer and distributor of electronic games machines. 1979 MAY Established I.R.M Corporation (capital of 10 million yen) with objectives of developing and selling electric applied game machines in Matsubara, Osaka. 1981 MAY Established the subsidiary JAPAN CAPSULE COMPUTER CO., LTD. SEPTEMBER Corporate name was changed to SANBI CO., LTD., and the head office was moved to Habikino, Osaka. 1983 JUNE Established old CAPCOM CO., LTD., (capital of 10 million yen) in Hirano, Osaka for the purpose of selling software. JULY Released our first originally developed coin-op “Little League”. OCTOBER Released the coin-op “Fever Chance” OCTOBER Established Tokyo branch in Shinjuku, Tokyo. DECEMBER Opened “Acty 24”, a video arcade under the direct management of Capcom. 1984 MAY Released our first arcade video game “Vulgus”. DECEMBER Released the arcade video game “1942”. 1985 MAY Released the arcade video game “Commando”. AUGUST Established CAPCOM U.S.A., INC., in California for distribution of Capcom’s products in the U.S.A. SEPTEMBER Released the arcade video game “Ghosts’n Goblins”. DECEMBER Released our first home video game “1942” for Nintendo Entertainment System (NES). 1986 JUNE Released “Ghosts’n Goblins” for NES. SEPTEMBER Released “Commando” for NES. 1987 AUGUST Released the arcade video game “Street Fighter”. DECEMBER Released “Mega Man” for NES. 1989 JANUARY Old CAPCOM CO., LTD., was merged with SANBI. Corporate name was changed to CAPCOM CO., LTD., and the head office was moved to Higashi-ku, Osaka. AUGUST Established a resident office in the U.K. DECEMBER Released the arcade video game “Final Fight”. 1990 OCTOBER Stocks registered as OTC securities with the Japan Securities Dealers Association. DECEMBER Released “Final Fight” for Super NES. 1991 FEBRUARY Purchased YUNIKA CO., LTD. and turned it into a 100% subsidiary. MARCH Released the arcade video game “Street Fighter II” and it triggered the “Street Fighter II” boom. DECEMBER Changed the name of YUNIKA CO., LTD. to CAPTRON CO., LTD. 1992 JULY Released “Street Fighter II” for Super NES, and it was a mega-hit. 1993 APRIL Released “Breath of Fire” for Super NES. JULY Opened “CapcoCircus Nigata East”, the largest arcade in Nigata. JULY Established CAPCOM ASIA CO., LTD. in Hong Kong for distribution of Capcom’s products in China and Southeast Asia. OCTOBER Stock was listed on the second section of the Osaka Stock Exchange. 1994 MAY Constructed Ueno facility in Mie. JULY Constructed head office, which was relocated to Uchihirano-machi, Chuo-ku, Osaka. AUGUST Premiere of the animated movie “Street Fighter II”. DECEMBER Premiere of the Hollywood movie “Street Fighter”. 1995 APRIL Began broadcasting the TV animation “Street Fighter II V”. JUNE Established CAPCOM ENTERTAINMENT, INC. and CAPCOM DIGITAL STUDIOS, INC. (currently CAPCOM STUDIO 8, INC.), which CAPCOM U.S.A., INC. holds for the purposes of enhancing and maximizing functions such as management, distribution, and R&D in U.S.A. 1996 MARCH Released “Resident Evil” for PlayStation, a long selling title which had record breaking sales, and established the genre of survival horror. 1997 APRIL Established FLAGSHIP CO., LTD. with a view of game scenario creation. 1999 JULY Released “Dino Crisis” for PlayStation, and it was a mega-hit. SEPTEMBER Stock changed listing to the First Section of the Osaka Securities Exchange. 2000 OCTOBER Stock was listed on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange. 2001 JANUARY Released “Onimusha” for PlayStation 2, and it sold over a million copies, a first for a PlayStation 2 title. AUGUST Released “Devil May Cry” for PlayStation 2, and it was a mega-hit. OCTOBER Released “Phoenix Wright” for Game Boy Advance, and it drew public attention as a courtroom battle title. 2002 MARCH Began broadcasting the TV animation based on the hit title “Mega Man Battle Network”. MARCH Premiere of the Hollywood movie “Resident Evil” which recorded sales of 102 million dollars worldwide. NOVEMBER Established CE EUROPE LTD. in U.K. 2003 FEBRUARY Established CEG INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT GmbH in Germany. 2004 FEBRUARY Entered the publishing business and released the first strategy guidebook for “Onimusha 3”. SEPTEMBER Premiere of the Hollywood movie “Resident Evil: Apocalypse” and it grossed 100 million dollars worldwide. OCTOBER “Monster Hunter” won the grand award at the 8th annual CESA GAME AWARDS. 2005 MARCH Premiere of the animated movie “Mega Man”. JULY Released “Sengoku BASARA” for PlayStation 2, which enjoyed popularity especially among young gamers for its innovative worldview. 2006 JUNE CAPCOM INTERACTIVE, INC., tasked with developing and distributing mobile games in the overseas market, is established in the United States and makes CAPCOM INTERACTIVE CANADA, INC. (the former COSMIC INFINITY, INC.) a wholly-owned subsidiary by buying all its shares. JULY Capcom and TOMY COMPANY, LTD. co-launch “Wantame Music Channel”, a card game machine geared towards girls under 10. AUGUST Released “Dead Rising” for Xbox 360. More than 1 million units were sold, an extraordinary feat for a new title for a new game console. DECEMBER Released software “Lost Planet” for Xbox 360. Over 1 million units were sold following the trails of “Dead Rising”, another exceptional accomplishment for a new title. 2007 MARCH CAPCOM ENTERTAINMENT KOREA CO., LTD., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Capcom, is established to oversee marketing operations for the Asian market. CAPCOM ENTERTAINMENT, INC. acquires CAPCOM STUDIO8, INC. MARCH “Monster Hunter Freedom 2” becomes the first Japanese PSP software to exceed 1 million units shipped. JUNE CAPCOM CO., LTD. acquires FLAGSHIP CO., LTD. NOVEMBER The Hollywood movie”Resident Evil: Extinction” was released. Its box-office revenue exceeded 147 million dollars. 2008 MAY K2 CO., LTD. becomes a wholly-owned subsidiary through a simple exchange of stocks. JULY CAPCOM ENTERTAINMENT FRANCE, SAS is established through the acquisition of all of its shares by CE EUROPE LTD. OCTOBER Premier of the first full-CG movie in the series “Resident Evil: Degeneration”. Sales of DVDs and other product versions reached 1.5 million units. NOVEMBER Acquired 90% of shares of ENTERRISE CO., LTD. for the purpose of developing, designing, producing and selling gaming machines. 2009 FEBRUARY Takarazuka Revue Company launches theatrical performance of “Ace Attorney: Truth Reborn”. FEBRUARY Hollywood movie “Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li” was released worldwide. MARCH “Plaza Capcom Inazawa” opens in Aichi Prefecture. APRIL Began broadcasting the TV animation program “Sengoku BASARA”. LOAD MORE About Profile History Support FAQ Contact us Legal Privacy Policy Imprint General Competition T&Cs Modern Slavery Act Statements Cookies UK Sub-Group Tax Strategy Video Policy ©CAPCOM CO., LTD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. CAPCOM and the CAPCOM logo are registered trademarks of CAPCOM CO., LTD.