Conversation so far:
What happened during 1981-1998?
In 1981 Hisaishi, with his new name, released his first album of art music, MKWAJU, and in 1982 the electropop-minimalist album Information.
Did he released any other albums?
scores.
In 1986, Laputa: Castle in the Sky, would be the first feature to appear under the Studio Ghibli banner.
What else is interesting about Joe and the Anime film industry?
He initiated a solo career, began to produce music, and created his own label (Wonder Land Inc.) in 1988.

Question: Was this label a successful endevour?
Self-contained rewrite: Was Joe Hisaishi's label, Wonder Land Inc., a successful endevour?