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Japanese entertainment company
Victor Entertainment, Inc. His Master's Voice logo used by Victor EntertainmentFormerly Victor Musical Industries (1972-1993) JVCKenwood Victor Entertainment (2014-2024) Company type Subsidiary Industry Entertainment Founded April 25, 1972; 52 years ago (April 25, 1972)Yokohama , Japan Headquarters Shibuya , Tokyo , JapanKey people Yuichi Kaito (president) Toshiaki Shibutani (managing director) Products Audio, visual and computer software media products Number of employees 400 (as of July 2017) Parent JVCKenwood Website www .jvcmusic .co .jp
Victor Entertainment, Inc. (ビクターエンタテインメント株式会社, Bikutā Entateinmento kabushiki-gaisha ) is a subsidiary of JVCKenwood that produces and distributes music, movies and other entertainment products such as anime and television shows in Japan . It is known as JVC Entertainment in countries where Sony Music Entertainment operates the RCA Victor label.
History
April 1972 : Victor Musical Industries, Inc. (ビクター音楽産業株式会社, Bikutā Ongaku Sangyō Kabushiki-gaisha ) is spun off as a subsidiary of JVC.
September 30, 1982 : JVC Musical Industries, Inc. is founded in the U.S.
February 1984 : The sales and marketing department of JVC is spun off as Nihon AVC, Inc. (日本エイ・ブイ・シー株式会社, Nihon EiBuiShī Kabushiki-gaisha ).
January 1990 : JVC Musical Industries announces its first video game release will be Boulder Dash .
October 30, 1991 : JVC Musical Industries Europe, Ltd. is founded.
April 1993 : Nihon AVC and Victor Musical Industries merge and the name is changed to Victor Entertainment, Inc. (ビクターエンタテインメント株式会社, Bikutā Entateinmento Kabushiki-gaisha ).
October 1, 1996 : Victor Interactive Software takes over video game-related activities after Pack-In-Video is merged with Victor Entertainment.
May 1, 1997 : JVC Musical Industries is renamed to JVC Music, Inc.
May 14, 1997 : JVC Musical Industries Europe is renamed to JVC Music Europe, Ltd.
February 24, 1999 : JVC Music, Inc. is dissolved
March 1999 : Victor Entertainment's main office is moved.
March 31, 2003 : Victor Interactive Software is acquired by Marvelous Entertainment and becomes Marvelous Interactive.
May 8, 2006 : JVC Music Europe is dissolved.
April 2014 : Victor Entertainment's corporate name is changed to JVCKenwood Victor Entertainment Corporation.
April 2024 : JVCKenwood Victor Entertainment changed their corporate name back to Victor Entertainment, Inc.
Labels
Records
AB-Victor France
Aosis Records
CJ Victor Entertainment (joint venture with CJ E&M of South Korea)
Colourful Records
Cypress Showers
Getting Better
Globe Roots
Happy House
Hihirecords (for babies and kids)
Invitation
JVC Entertainment (production, artist managements, and overseas products)
Flying Dog (animation-related products)
FlyingStar Records (formerly BabeStar Label)
JVC Jazz
JVC World Sounds
Mob Squad (Dragon Ash Private Label)
Nafin
Speedstar International
Speedstar Records
Taishita (Southern All Stars Private Label, joint venture with Amuse, Inc. )
Victor
Zen (Japanese sub-label of Victor)
Distribution
Video
Major artists
Listed alphabetically by group or first name. Names are in Western order (given name, family name).
Video games
Victor Music/Ent.
Title
Platform(s)
Release date
Banana
Famicom
September 8, 1986
Hana no Star Kaidou
Famicom
March 17, 1987
Outlanders
Famicom
December 4, 1987
Fisherman Sanpei
Famicom
March 17, 1988
Ys
Famicom
August 26, 1988
Makyou Densetsu
PC Engine
September 23, 1988
Kaguya Hime Densetsu
Famicom
December 16, 1988
Shiryou Sensen: War of the Dead
PC Engine
March 24, 1989
Kagami no Kuni no Legend
CD-ROM²
October 27, 1989
Jack Nicklaus' Greatest 18 Holes of Major Championship Golf
PC Engine
November 24, 1989
CD-ROM²
September 14, 1990
Tiger Road
PC Engine
February 23, 1990
Flappy Special
Game Boy
March 23, 1990
Sansara Naga
Famicom
March 23, 1990
King of Casino
PC Engine
March 30, 1990
Ys II
Famicom
May 25, 1990
Ultrabox Soukangou
CD-ROM²
June 15, 1990
Veigues Tactical Gladiator
PC Engine
June 29, 1990
Magical Dinosaur Tour
CD-ROM²
August 24, 1990
Jangou
Famicom
August 30, 1990
Ankoku Densetsu
PC Engine
September 7, 1990
Boulder Dash
Game Boy
September 21, 1990
Ultrabox 2-gou
CD-ROM²
September 28, 1990
Toy Shop Boys
PC Engine
December 14, 1990
Ultrabox 3-gou
CD-ROM²
December 26, 1990
Niji no Silkroad
Famicom
February 22, 1991
Ys III
Famicom
September 27, 1991
Nontan to Issho: KuruKuru Puzzle
Super Famicom , Game Boy
1994
Tournament Leader
Sega Saturn
August 23, 1996
PlayStation
Victor/JVC Music
Title
Platform(s)
Release date
Boulder Dash
NES
June 1990
Choplifter II
Game Boy
June 21, 1991
Star Wars
NES
November 1991
Dungeon Master
Super NES
December 20, 1991
Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back
NES
March 1992
Defenders of Dynatron City
NES
July 1992
Wonder Dog
Sega CD
September 25, 1992
Super Star Wars
Super NES
November 1992
Wolfchild
Sega CD
December 1992
Sega Genesis
March 1993
AH-3 Thunderstrike
Sega CD
January 1993
The Secret of Monkey Island
Sega CD
February 1993
Keio Flying Squadron
Sega CD
August 6, 1993
Super Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back
Super NES
October 1993
Samurai Shodown
Sega CD
1993
Jaguar XJ220
Sega CD
1993
Syvalion
Super NES
1993
Heimdall
Sega CD
March 18, 1994
Dungeon Master II: The Legend of Skullkeep
Sega CD
March 25, 1994
Star Wars: Rebel Assault
Sega CD
March 1994
Magic Boy
Super NES
September 1994
Super Star Wars: Return of the Jedi
Super NES
October 1994
Indiana Jones' Greatest Adventures
Ghoul Patrol
Super NES
November 1994
Time Cop
Super NES
February 17, 1995
Fatal Fury Special
Sega CD
March 31, 1995
Big Sky Trooper
Super NES
September 1995
King of Boxing
Sega Saturn
October 20, 1995
Emmitt Smith Football
Super NES
November 1995
SeaBass Fishing
Sega Saturn
February 23, 1996
Keio Flying Squadron 2
Sega Saturn
May 17, 1996
Impact Racing
Sega Saturn
July 5, 1996
PlayStation
Highway 2000
Sega Saturn
September 1996
Hyper Tennis: Final Match
PlayStation
November 1996
Victory Boxing Champion Edition
PlayStation
December 1996
Pinball Graffiti
Sega Saturn
September 1996
Wing Over
PlayStation
1997
JVC Music Europe
See also
Notes
References
"Articles of Incorporation of JVC Musical Industries, Inc" . California Secretary of State. September 30, 1982.
"Coming from Nintendo Licensees" . Computer Entertainer . January 1990.
"JVC MUSIC EUROPE LTD" . OpenCorporates . Retrieved May 13, 2021.
"Certificate of Amendment: JVC Musical Industries, Inc" . California Secretary of State. May 1, 1997.
"JVC MUSIC EUROPE LTD.: Certificate of Incorporation on Change of Name" . OpenCorporates . Retrieved May 13, 2021.
"Certificate of Dissolution: JVC Music, Inc" . California Secretary of State. February 24, 1999.
Niizumi, Hirohiko (March 24, 2003). "The creator of the Harvest Moon series is being bought out by Marvelous Entertainment" . Gamespot. Retrieved January 16, 2012.
"JVC MUSIC EUROPE LTD.: Filing dated 8 May 2006" . OpenCorporates . Retrieved May 13, 2021.
"社名(商号)変更のお知らせ" . プレスリリース・ニュースリリース配信シェアNo.1|PR TIMES (in Japanese). 2024-03-29. Retrieved 2024-07-15.
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