Conversation so far:
What happened during 1981-1998 to Joe Hisaishi?
As more exposure was given to Hisaishi and the anime industry, his career grew. 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 Wonder Land Inc. a successful endevour?