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Game Japan

Hosted by Ángel · leisure · EN-US · 28 episodes

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About this Podcast:

From the studios of Tokyo to the arcades of Osaka, Game Japan dives deep into the culture, history, and future of one of the world’s most influential gaming markets. Each episode explores the creators, trends, and stories shaping Japan’s iconic role in the global gaming scene.We release episodes every Wednesday!

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Booking probability

19%

Guest openness

Selective

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What is Game Japan about?

From the studios of Tokyo to the arcades of Osaka, Game Japan dives deep into the culture, history, and future of one of the world’s most influential gaming markets. Each episode explores the creators, trends, and stories shaping Japan’s iconic role in the global gaming scene. We release episodes every Wednesday!

Who hosts Game Japan?

Game Japan is hosted by Ángel. The show has published 28 episodes to date.

What has Game Japan covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Enhance Your Gen Z & Gen Alpha Marketing Strategy with Anime | Anastasia Gorelova, Founder at Cowboy Anime" (16 March 2026, 53 minutes), "From Naruto to Pokémon: Mastering Success in the Japanese Anime and Gaming Industry with Marine Savary CEO of Skymill France" (9 February 2026, 40 minutes), and "How to Successfully Sell Your Game in Japan - Evan Cutter | Senior Business Development Manager at G-Angle" (16 July 2025, 50 minutes).

How often does Game Japan publish?

Game Japan publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 53 minutes across 28 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Game Japan?

Booking probability for Game Japan is 19%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Game Japan requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Game Japan's contact route on record: public web form.

Who should pitch Game Japan?

The strongest fits for Game Japan are Software. Game Japan has a leisure audience.

About the host

Ángel hosts Game Japan, a leisure show with 28 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Episode #3

    Enhance Your Gen Z & Gen Alpha Marketing Strategy with Anime | Anastasia Gorelova, Founder at Cowboy Anime

    Mar 16, 202653 minS1

    The key to engaging and creating a great impression with your Gen Z and Gen Alpha customers? Anime! In today's episode we had a great chat with Anastasia Gorelova , Founder at Cowboy Anime , a content and marketing...

  • Episode #2

    From Naruto to Pokémon: Mastering Success in the Japanese Anime and Gaming Industry with Marine Savary CEO of Skymill France

    Feb 9, 202640 minS1

    Dive into the world of anime with Marine Savary , the boss behind SkyMill France, who's been in the game with legends like Naruto and Pokémon. Discover how anime went from niche to global hype and learn the secrets to...

  • Episode #1

    How to Successfully Sell Your Game in Japan - Evan Cutter | Senior Business Development Manager at G-Angle

    Jul 16, 202550 minS1

    <p>In this episode, we’ll explore what it truly takes to break into the Japanese gaming market with the help of Evan Cutter, Senior Business Development Manager at G-Angle . From localization strategies to understanding...

  • Episode #12

    Become a Game Character Artist with this Z Brush Tip - Fred Drabble, Character Artist at Cathedral Studios

    May 4, 202544 minS2

    <p>Liking FLAMA? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy us a coffee and support us ☕⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!</p><p><br></p><p>Fred Drabble is a Character Artist at Cathedral Studios, his work on the upcoming game The Bornless is out of this world! From...

  • Episode #11

    Legal Side of Gaming: IP, Trademarks, Copyrights, Contracts and more | Daphne Benford-Smith | Counsel at Holon Law

    Apr 14, 202550 minS2

    <p>Liking FLAMA? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy us a coffee and support us ☕⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!</p><p><br></p><p>What legal protections do game developers and creators really need? In this episode, we sit down with Daphne Benford-Smith, Counsel at...

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  • Episode #10

    Become a Successful Systems Designer: Mindful Design & Player Behavior | Michael Carter, Senior Systems Designer on BioShock 4

    Apr 7, 202541 minS2

    <p>Liking FLAMA? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy us a coffee and support us ☕⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!Michael Carter is a Senior Systems Designer at Cloud Chamber working for the new BioShock 4 game! In today's episode, Michael breaks down how to create...

  • Episode #9

    Create Your Own Cozy Game | Charlotte Pang | Co-Founder Chirashi Games

    Mar 3, 202548 minS2

    <p>Liking FLAMA? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy us a coffee and support us ☕⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!</p><p>⁠⁠⁠⁠</p><p>⁠Charlotte Pang, a passionate storyteller with a focus in 2D animation, game developer and Co-Founder of Chirashi Games, a women-led...

  • Episode #8

    Write Your Own RPG Adventure Game | Martin Buinicki | Lead Writer at Gaming Honors

    Feb 24, 202557 minS2

    <p>Liking FLAMA? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy us a coffee and support us ☕⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!</p><p>⁠⁠</p><p>Martin Buinicki is an American Literature Professor at Valparaiso University and Lead Writer in Gaming Honors. In this episode, he will teach...

  • Episode #7

    Create Your Own Gaming Non-Profit Organization | Elaine Gómez, President of Latinx in Gaming

    Feb 17, 202552 minS2

    <p>Liking FLAMA? ⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy us a coffee and support us ☕⁠⁠⁠⁠!</p><p>⁠Elaine Gómez ⁠is an award-winning principal game designer, founder and creative director at ⁠Midnight Hour Games⁠ and President at ⁠Latinx in Gaming⁠...

  • Episode #5

    Create a Sustainable Gaming Ecosystem in Your City | Ben Kvalo, Founder & CEO at Midwest Games

    Feb 10, 202549 minS2

    <p>Liking FLAMA?⁠⁠⁠Buy us a coffee and support us ☕⁠⁠⁠!</p><p>In today's episode of FLAMA,Ben Kvalo, Founder & CEO atMidwest Games will teach us how to successfully turn our city, state or country into a sustainable...

  • Episode #5

    Mastering Game Conferences: Insider Tips for Before, During & After | Mondae Atughonu, CEO of Leap of Faith

    Feb 3, 202550 minS2

    <p> Liking FLAMA? ⁠⁠Buy us a coffee and support us ☕⁠⁠! </p> <p><br></p> <p>CEO of Leap of Faith Studios, Mondae Atughonu knows that one of the best things you can do when developing an indie game is to show it off at a...

  • Episode #4

    Learn Video Game Branding | Jalyssa Eliasen | Sr. Creative Marketing Producer | Riot Games, Snail Games, Twitch, Netflix

    Jan 28, 20251h 2mS2

    <p> Liking FLAMA? ⁠⁠Buy us a coffee and support us ☕⁠⁠! </p> <p><br></p> <p>Jalyssa is a branding master! Her extensive and rich gaming career spans over multiple well renowned gaming-related companies such as Riot...

  • Episode #3

    Creating a Successful In Game Economic System | Raúl Padrón | Economic Systems Developer at Black Octopus Consulting

    Jan 13, 202548 minS2

    <p>Liking FLAMA? ⁠Buy us a coffee and support us ☕⁠!</p> <p><br /></p> <p>In today's episode, ⁠Raúl Padrón⁠, Economic Systems Developer at ⁠Black Octopus Consulting⁠, will guide us on how to create a successful economic...

  • Episode #2

    Developing an Impactful Narrative for Your Game: Andi Ewington Narrative Designer | Warhammer 40K | Dark Souls II | Pac-Man

    Jan 6, 20251h 12mS2

    <p>Join us as we chat with Andi Ewington, a master storyteller whose career spans comic writing (Dark Souls, Rogue Trooper), narrative design (Pac-Man, The Dark Pictures), game direction, and more.</p> <p>From AAA games...

  • Episode #1

    Creating a Strong Community for Your Game & Launching a Successful Kickstarter with Zachary Howe and Antek Krowicki

    Dec 18, 20241h 19mS2

    <p>In this week's episode we're interviewing the masterminds behind Nyx Studios (Entertainment)'s Havoc: Zachary “Zack” Howe (Lead Game Designer, cofounder and CEO) & Antek Krowicki (Producer, Director and cofounder)...

  • Episode #14

    Getting Hired In the Gaming Industry | Jeremiah Dost from Respawn Entertainment

    Nov 13, 202453 minS1

    <p>In today's episode, Jeremiah Dost, Lead Production Engineer at Respawn Entertainment talks about his human-centered hiring philosophy, the role of aptitude and attitude when making hiring decisions, how teaching...

  • Episode #11

    Can Video Games Solve The Mental Health Crisis? | Vanessa Lane, Co-Founder & COO of BetterPlay Studios, Inc.

    Nov 6, 202454 minS1

    <p>Is it possible to use video games to positively impact your mental health?Vanessa Lane, Co-Founder & COO of BetterPlay Studios, Inc. has made this her mission! Games are a crucial resource to address today's mental...

  • Episode #12

    The Future of Gen Z & Gen Alpha Marketing: Games - Minecraft, Roblox and Fortnite with Melvin Hedlund, Founder & CEO at Senior Studios

    Oct 30, 202446 minS1

    <p>Looking for ways to improve your brand awareness with Gen Z and Gen Alpha? Create a build on Minecraft, Roblox or Fortnite and allow them to interact with your brand!</p> <p>Melvin Hedlund (The Minecraft Expert)...

  • Episode #11

    Gamification & XR: The Future of Language Learning with Miji Lee, CEO & Founder of Kore Meta

    Oct 23, 202443 minS1

    <p>With platforms like Duolingo, we have seen the power of gamification of language learning. What if there was a more immersive way to learn by using state of the art technology such as Extended Reality (XR)...

  • Episode #10

    Game Development as Self Development: Liberated Leadership with Steve Cuss, Founder at The Game Plan Consultancy and former Head of Studios Operations at Criterion Games

    Oct 16, 202459 minS1

    <p>In today's episode of FLAMA we are interviewing veteran game industry leader, Steve Cuss, Founder at The Game Plan Consultancy and former Head of Studios Operations at Criterion Games.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Steve has...

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