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{{nihongo|'''Kaneko Seisakusho'''|金子製作所}}, stylized as '''KANE<O''', also referred to as {{nihongo|'''''Kaneko Co. Ltd.'''''|カネコ株式会社}}, was a [[Japanese people|Japanese]] [[video game publisher]] founded in [[Suginami, Tokyo]], [[Japan]] by Hiroshi Kaneko. It published a number of games both under its brand and other companies, such as ''[[Air Buster]]'', ''[[Nexzr]]'', ''[[Shogun Warriors (video game)|Shogun Warriors]]'', ''[[DJ Boy]]'', ''[[Guts'n]]'', and the ''[[Gals Panic]]'' series.
{{nihongo|'''Kaneko Seisakusho'''|金子製作所}}, stylized as '''KANE<O''', also referred to as {{nihongo|'''''Kaneko Co. Ltd.'''''|カネコ株式会社}}, was a [[Japanese people|Japanese]] [[video game publisher]] founded in [[Suginami, Tokyo]], Japan, by Hiroshi Kaneko. It published a number of games both under its brand and other companies, such as ''[[Air Buster]]'', ''[[Nexzr]]'', ''[[Shogun Warriors (video game)|Shogun Warriors]]'', ''[[DJ Boy]]'', ''[[Guts'n]]'', and the ''[[Gals Panic]]'' series.


The last game released by the company was ''Gals Panic S3'' for the [[Arcade game|arcade]] in 2002.
The last game released by the company was ''Gals Panic S3'' for the [[Arcade game|arcade]] in 2002.
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In April 2000, Kaneko went through financial restructuring, and exited video game business except for maintenance department. The company was moved to [[Shibuya, Tokyo]].
In April 2000, Kaneko went through financial restructuring, and exited video game business except for maintenance department. The company was moved to [[Shibuya, Tokyo]].


On July 25, 2001, Kaneko filed a lawsuit against [[Hitachi Software Engineering]] over the Super Kaneko NOVA System arcade board, and demanded 1.52 billion yen for damages.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20041027001957/http://www.i-s.ne.jp/kaneko/bin/sojou.pdf]</ref>
On July 25, 2001, Kaneko filed a lawsuit against [[Hitachi Software Engineering]] over the Super Kaneko NOVA System arcade board, and demanded 1.52 billion yen for damages.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.i-s.ne.jp/kaneko/bin/sojou.pdf |title=Archived copy |website=www.i-s.ne.jp |access-date=13 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041027001957/http://www.i-s.ne.jp/kaneko/bin/sojou.pdf |archive-date=27 October 2004 |url-status=dead}}</ref>


On August 12, 2004, Kaneko filed for [[bankruptcy]]. However, the company's founder, [[Hiroshi Kaneko]], vowed to continue.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20071206061123/http://www.i-s.ne.jp/kaneko/]</ref>
On August 12, 2004, Kaneko filed for [[bankruptcy]]. However, the company's founder, [[Hiroshi Kaneko]], vowed to continue.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.i-s.ne.jp/kaneko/ |title=（株）カネコ ホームページ |website=www.i-s.ne.jp |access-date=13 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071206061123/http://www.i-s.ne.jp/kaneko/ |archive-date=6 December 2007 |url-status=dead}}</ref>


In 2006, a [[civil law (common law)|civil]] [[lawsuit]] threatened to officially close the company.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20050218202626/http://www.i-s.ne.jp/kaneko/civilsuit/ カネコ損害賠償請求事件]</ref> {{As of|2007|September}} the fate of the company is unknown, though assumed no longer existent.
In 2006, a [[civil law (common law)|civil]] [[lawsuit]] threatened to officially close the company.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20050218202626/http://www.i-s.ne.jp/kaneko/civilsuit/ カネコ損害賠償請求事件]</ref> {{As of|2007|September}} the fate of the company is unknown, though assumed no longer existent.
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===Arcade===
===Arcade===
*''[[Air Buster]]'' (1990)
*''[[Air Buster]]'' (1990)
*''[[DJ Boy]]'' (1989)
*''[[DJ Boy#B.Rap Boys|B.Rap Boys]]'' (1992)
*''[[DJ Boy|B.Rap Boys]]'' (1992)
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*''[[Dr. Topple's Adventure]]'' (1987, co-developed by Taito)
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*''[[Explosive Breaker]]'' (1992, ''Bakuretsu Breaker'' in Japan)
*''[[Blood Warrior]]'' (1994)
*''[[Blood Warrior]]'' (1994)
*''[[Boggy '84]]'' (1983)
*''[[Boggy '84]]'' (1983)
*''[[Bonk's Adventure]]'' (1994, arcade version "PC Genjin" in Japan and "B.C. Kid" in Europe)
*''[[Bonk's Adventure]]'' (1994, arcade version ''PC Genjin'' in Japan and ''B.C. Kid'' in Europe)
*''[[Cyvern: The Dragon Weapons]]'' (1998)
*''Cyvern: The Dragon Weapons'' (1998)
*''[[DJ Boy]]'' (1989, licensed by Sammy in America, Sega in Japan)
*''[[DJ Boy]]'' (1989, licensed by Sammy in US, Sega in Japan)
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*''[[Dr. Toppel's Adventure]]'' (1987, co-developed by Taito)
*''[[Fighting Roller]]'' (1983, published and distributed by Williams as Roller Aces in the USA.)
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*''[[Explosive Breaker]]'' (1992, ''Bakuretsu Breaker'' in Japan)
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*''[[Fly Boy (arcade game)|Fly Boy]]'' (1982, published and distributed by [[Atari, Inc.]] as Fast Freddie in the USA.) <ref>{{Cite web | url=http://www.arcade-museum.com/game_detail.php?game_id=7829 | title=Fly-Boy - Videogame by Kaneko}}</ref>
*''[[Gals Panic]]'' (1990 - Overseas, including America (Published by Taito in Japan, Licensed by Inter in Korea)
*''[[Fighting Roller]]'' (1983, licensed by Williams as ''Roller Aces'' in the US)
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*''[[Fly Boy (arcade game)|Fly Boy]]'' (1982, licensed by [[Atari, Inc.]] as ''Fast Freddie'' in the US)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Fly-Boy - Videogame by Kaneko |url=https://www.arcade-museum.com/Videogame/fly-boy |access-date=2024-05-07 |website=Museum of the Game |language=en-US}}</ref>
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*''[[Gals Panic|Gals Panic II]]'' (1993)
*''Gals Panic'' (1990 - Overseas, including US; published by Taito in Japan, licensed by Inter Trading in Korea)
*''[[Gals Panic|Gals Panic 3]]'' (1995)
*''[[Gals Panic|Gals Panic 4]]'' (1996)
*''Gals Panic II'' (1993)
*''[[Gals Panic|Gals Panic S Extra Edition]]'' (1997)
*''Gals Panic 3'' (1995)
*''[[Gals Panic|Gals Panic S2]]'' (1999)
*''Gals Panic 4'' (1996)
*''[[Gals Panic|Gals Panic S3]]'' (2002, Japan-exclusive)
*''Gals Panic S Extra Edition'' (1997)
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*''Gals Panic S2'' (1999, a.k.a. ''Gals Panic SU'' in Korea)
*''Gals Panic S3'' (2002, Japan-exclusive)
*''[[Go Go Mr. Yamaguchi]]'' (1985, licensed by Taito)
*''[[Go Go Mr. Yamaguchi]]'' (1985, licensed by Taito)
*''[[Great 1000 Miles Rally]]'' (1994)
*''Great 1000 Miles Rally'' (1994)
*''[[Great 1000 Miles Rally|Great 1000 Miles Rally 2]]'' (1995)
*''Great 1000 Miles Rally 2'' (1995)
*''[[Guts'n]]'' (2000, developed by Kouyousha)
*''[[Guts'n]]'' (2000, developed by Kouyousha)
*''[[Heavy Unit]]'' (1988)
*''[[Heavy Unit]]'' (1988)
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*''Lady Master Of Kung Fu'' (1985, published by Taito)
*''Lady Master Of Kung Fu'' (1985, published by Taito)
*''[[Kabuki Z]]'' (1988, published by Taito)
*''[[Kabuki Z]]'' (1988, published by Taito)
*''[[Kageki]]'' (1988, published and distributed by [[Romstar]] in the USA.)
*''[[Kageki]]'' (1988, distributed by [[Romstar]] in the US)
*''[[Prebillian]]'' (1986, co-developed by Taito)
*''[[Prebillian]]'' (1986, co-developed by Taito)
*''Samurai Nipponichi'' (1985, published and distributed by Magic Electronics as Samurai in the USA.)
*''Samurai Nipponichi'' (1985, published and distributed by Magic Electronics as ''Samurai'' in the US)
*''[[Red Clash]]'' (1981, developed by Tecmo)
*''[[Red Clash]]'' (1981, distributed by Tecmo)
*''[[Tel Jan]]'' (developed by Electro Design)
*''[[Tel Jan]]'' (developed by Electro Design)
*''[[The Berlin Wall (video game)|The Berlin Wall]]'' (1991)
*''[[The Berlin Wall (video game)|The Berlin Wall]]'' (1991)
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*''Panic Street''
*''Panic Street''
*{{nihongo|''Sen-Know''|線脳}} (1998, developed by Kouyousha)
*{{nihongo|''Sen-Know''|線脳}} (1998, developed by Kouyousha)
*''[[Sengeki Striker]] (1997, co-developed by Warashi)
*''Sengeki Striker'' (1997, co-developed by Warashi)
*''[[Shogun Warriors (video game)|Shogun Warriors]]'' (1992)
*''[[Shogun Warriors (video game)|Shogun Warriors]]'' (1992)
*''[[Qix|Super Qix]]'' (Published and distributed by [[Romstar]] in the USA, co-developed by Taito)
*''[[Qix|Super Qix]]'' (distributed by [[Romstar]] in the US, co-developed by Taito)
*''VS Block Breaker'' (Saru Kani Hamu Zou in Japan)
*''VS Block Breaker'' (''Saru Kani Hamu Zou'' in Japan)
*''Vs. Gong Fight'' / ''Ring Fighter'' (1984)
*''Vs. Gong Fight'' / ''Ring Fighter'' (1984)
*''Vs. Hot Smash'' (1987, co-developed by Taito)
*''Vs. Hot Smash'' (1987, co-developed by Taito)
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===Game Boy===
===Game Boy===
*{{nihongo|''Peetan''/''Pitan''|ピータン}} (Game Boy version of the MSX game by [[Nippon Columbia]])
*{{nihongo|''Peetan'' / ''Pitan''|ピータン}} (Game Boy version of the MSX game by [[Nippon Columbia]])


===MSX===
===MSX===
*''Boggy '84'' (1984) (Developed by Nippon Columbia)
*''Boggy '84'' (1984) (developed by Nippon Columbia)
*''Jump Coaster'' (1984) (Developed by Nippon Columbia)
*''Jump Coaster'' (1984) (developed by Nippon Columbia)


===NEC PC-9801===
===NEC PC-9801===
*''GalPani'' (1995) (Developed by Creo I)
*''GalPani'' (1995) (developed by Creo I)
*''GalPani II'' (1996) (Developed by Mycom)
*''GalPani II'' (1996) (developed by Mycom)


===PC-Engine/TurboGrafx-16===
===PC-Engine/TurboGrafx-16===
*''[[Air Buster]]'' (1990, developed by Inter State, published by Hudson as "Aero Blasters")
*''[[Air Buster]]'' (1990, developed by Inter State, published by Hudson Soft as ''Aero Blasters'')
*''[[Heavy Unit]]'' (1989, developed by Inter State, published by Taito)
*''[[Heavy Unit]]'' (1989, developed by Inter State, published by Taito)
*''[[Nexzr]]'' (1992, developed by Inter State and published by Naxat-Soft, followed up by an expanded re-release in 1993 as "Summer Carnival '93: Nexzr Special")
*''[[Nexzr]]'' (1992, developed by Inter State and published by Naxat-Soft, followed up by an expanded re-release in 1993 as ''Summer Carnival '93: Nexzr Special'')
*''[[Star Parodier]]'' (1992, developed by Inter State, published by Hudson)
*''[[Star Parodier]]'' (1992, developed by Inter State, published by Hudson Soft)
*''[[Super Star Soldier]]'' (1990, developed by Inter State, published by Hudson)
*''[[Super Star Soldier]]'' (1990, developed by Inter State, published by Hudson Soft)


===PlayStation===
===PlayStation===
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===Sega Game Gear===
===Sega Game Gear===
*''Berlin No Kabe'' (1991) (Developed by Inter-State)
*''Berlin No Kabe'' (1991) (developed by Inter-State)


===Sega Genesis===
===Sega Genesis===
*''[[Air Buster]]'' (1991, a.k.a. ''Aero Blasters'' in Japan. Developed by Inter State)
*''[[Air Buster]]'' (1991, a.k.a. ''Aero Blasters'' in Japan, developed by Inter State)
*''[[Chester Cheetah: Too Cool to Fool]]'' (1993, developed by System Vision)
*''[[Chester Cheetah: Too Cool to Fool]]'' (1993, developed by System Vision)
*''[[Chester Cheetah: Wild Wild Quest]]'' (1993, developed by Kaneko USA)
*''[[Chester Cheetah: Wild Wild Quest]]'' (1993, developed by Kaneko USA)
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*''[[Power Moves|Deadly Athlete]]'' (known outside Japan as ''Power Moves'' for the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|Super NES]] and ''Deadly Moves'' for the [[Sega Genesis]])
*''[[DJ Boy]]'' (1991, developed by Inter State)
*''[[DJ Boy]]'' (1990, developed by Inter State)
*''[[Heavy Unit|Heavy Unit: MD Special]]'' (1991, developed by Funari and published by Toho)
*''[[Heavy Unit|Heavy Unit: MD Special]]'' (1991, developed by Funari and published by Toho)
*''Kageki: Fists Of Steel'' (1991, developed by Sage's Creation)
*''Kageki: Fists Of Steel'' (1991, developed by Sage's Creation)
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*''[[Wani Wani World]]'' (1992, developed by Inter State)
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*''[[Power Moves|Deadly Athlete]]'' (known outside Japan as ''Power Moves'' for the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|Super NES]] and ''Deadly Moves'' for the [[Sega Genesis]])
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*''Tenkū Retsuden Musashi'' (Unreleased port of ''Kabuki Z'')<ref name="B!MD31a1">{{cite magazine|url=https://retrocdn.net/index.php?title=File:BeepMD_JP_1992-04.pdf&page=49|title=New Release Scramble: 天空烈伝 武蔵|magazine={{ill|Beep! MegaDrive|lt=Beep! MegaDrive|ja|ゲーマガ#BEEP!メガドライブ}}|issue=31|publisher=[[SB Creative|SoftBank Creative]]|date=April 1992|pages=43–48|lang=ja|access-date=2020-12-04|archive-date=2020-12-05|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201205004628/https://retrocdn.net/index.php?title=File%3ABeepMD_JP_1992-04.pdf&page=49|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="B!MD33b2">{{cite magazine|url=https://retrocdn.net/index.php?title=File:BeepMD_JP_1992-06.pdf&page=48|title=New Release Scramble: 天空烈伝 武蔵|magazine={{ill|Beep! MegaDrive|lt=Beep! MegaDrive|ja|ゲーマガ#BEEP!メガドライブ}}|issue=33|publisher=[[SB Creative|SoftBank Creative]]|date=June 1992|pages=44–47|lang=ja}}</ref>
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*''[[Wani Wani World]]'' (1992) (Developed by Inter State)


===Sega Saturn===
===Sega Saturn===
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===Super Nintendo Entertainment System===
===Super Nintendo Entertainment System===
*''[[Chester Cheetah: Too Cool to Fool]]'' (1992, Developed by System Vision)
*''[[Chester Cheetah: Too Cool to Fool]]'' (1992, developed by System Vision)
*''[[Chester Cheetah: Wild Wild Quest]]'' (1994, Developed by Kaneko USA)
*''[[Chester Cheetah: Wild Wild Quest]]'' (1994, developed by Kaneko USA)
*''[[Power Moves|Power Athlete]]'' (known outside Japan as ''Power Moves'' for the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|Super NES]] and ''Deadly Moves'' for the [[Sega Genesis]])
*''[[Power Moves|Power Athlete]]'' (known outside Japan as ''Power Moves'' for the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|Super NES]] and ''Deadly Moves'' for the [[Sega Genesis]])
*''Zen-Nihon GT Senshuken: Hyper Battle Game'' (1995) (Co-Developed by C.P. Brain and published by Banpresto)
*''Zen-Nihon GT Senshuken: Hyper Battle Game'' (1995) (co-developed by C.P. Brain and published by Banpresto)


==Unreleased games==
==Unreleased games==
*''[[Air Buster]]'' (1994) (Sharp X68000)
*''[[Air Buster]]'' (1994) (Sharp X68000)
*''Asuka 120% Burning Fest. Limited'' (1998, Arcade) (Developed by Fill-In-Cafe)
*''Asuka 120% Burning Fest. Limited'' (1998) (Arcade) (developed by Fill-In-Cafe)
*''[[Battle Smash]]'' (1992) (Sega Genesis)
*''[[Battle Smash]]'' (1992) (Sega Genesis)
*''Bonk's Adventure AC Version'' (PC-Engine)
*''Bonk's Adventure AC Version'' (PC-Engine)
*''DOX-Q'' (1990) (Arcade)
*''DOX-Q'' (1990) (Arcade)
*''[[Fido Dido]]'' (1994, Super NES/Sega Genesis) (Developed by Tweeny Weeny Games)
*''[[Fido Dido]]'' (1994) (Super NES/Sega Genesis) (developed by Tweeny Weeny Games)
*''Gals Panic 3D'' (1997) (Arcade)
*''Gals Panic 3D'' (1997) (Arcade)
*''Gals Panic II'' (1994) (Super NES)
*''Gals Panic II'' (1994) (Super NES)
*''Jump Kun (1983)'' (Arcade)
*''Jump Kun'' (1983) (Arcade)
*''[[Pack'n Bang Bang]]'' (1994) (Arcade)
*''[[Pack'n Bang Bang]]'' (1994) (Arcade)
*''[[Poco Secret Flower]]'' (2000, Arcade) (Developed by CAVE)
*''[[Poco Secret Flower]]'' (2000) (Arcade) (developed by CAVE)
*''[[Rainbow Chips (Taxan video game)]]'' (1991, Game Boy) (Developed by Inter-State)
*''[[Rainbow Chips (Taxan video game)|Rainbow Chips]]'' (1991) (Game Boy) (developed by Inter-State)
*''[[Fire Shark|Same! Same! Same!]]'' / ''Fire Shark'' in overseas (1994) (Sharp X68000)
*''[[Fire Shark|Same! Same! Same!]]'' / ''Fire Shark'' in overseas (1994) (Sharp X68000)
*''[[Socks the Cat Rocks the Hill]]'' (1993, Super NES/Sega Genesis) (Developed by Realtime Associates)
*''[[Socks the Cat Rocks the Hill]]'' (1993) (Super NES/Sega Genesis) (developed by Realtime Associates)
*''[[Speed Dive]]'' (1997) (Arcade)
*''[[Speed Dive]]'' (1997) (Arcade)
*''Super Gals Panic'' (1994?) (Sega-CD)
*''Super Gals Panic'' (1994?) (Sega CD)
*''[[Truxton (video game)|Tatsujin]]'' / ''Truxton'' (1994) (Sharp X68000)
*''[[Truxton (video game)|Tatsujin]]'' / ''Truxton'' (1994) (Sharp X68000)
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*''Tenkū Retsuden Musashi'' (1992) (Sega Genesis) (unreleased port of ''Kabuki Z'')<ref name="B!MD31a1">{{cite magazine|url=https://retrocdn.net/index.php?title=File:BeepMD_JP_1992-04.pdf&page=49|title=New Release Scramble: 天空烈伝 武蔵|magazine=[[Gemaga|Beep! Mega Drive]]|issue=31|publisher=[[SB Creative|SoftBank Creative]]|date=April 1992|pages=43–48|lang=ja|access-date=2020-12-04|archive-date=2020-12-05|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201205004628/https://retrocdn.net/index.php?title=File%3ABeepMD_JP_1992-04.pdf&page=49|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="B!MD33b2">{{cite magazine|url=https://retrocdn.net/index.php?title=File:BeepMD_JP_1992-06.pdf&page=48|title=New Release Scramble: 天空烈伝 武蔵|magazine=[[Gemaga|Beep! Mega Drive]]|issue=33|publisher=[[SB Creative|SoftBank Creative]]|date=June 1992|pages=44–47|lang=ja}}</ref>
*''Tenkuu Retsudan Musahi'' / ''Kabuki-Z'' (1992) (Sega Genesis)
*''The Berlin Wall'' (1991) (Sega Genesis, rumored that it would reskined to Wani Wani World)
*''[[The Berlin Wall (video game)|The Berlin Wall]]'' (1991) (Sega Genesis, rumored that it got reskinned to ''Wani Wani World'')
*''The Soda Kids'' (1994)
*''The Soda Kids'' (1994)
*''Yuta Buta Man-P'' (1999,Arcade) (Developed by CAVE)
*''Yuta Buta Man-P'' (1999) (Arcade) (developed by CAVE)


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20000502152735/http://www.kanekosystem.co.jp/ Former KANEKO page]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20000502152735/http://www.kanekosystem.co.jp/ Former KANEKO page]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.i-s.ne.jp/kaneko/index.html Kaneko Co. Ltd. Website] {{in lang|ja}}
*[https://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.i-s.ne.jp/kaneko/index.html Kaneko Co. Ltd. Website] {{in lang|ja}}
*[https://www.uvlist.net/groups/info/kanekoax-hw Kaneko AX System arcade hardware (16-bit) at UVList]
*[https://www.uvlist.net/groups/info/kanekoax-hw Kaneko AX System arcade hardware (16-bit) at UVList]
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[[Category:Defunct video game companies of Japan]]
[[Category:Defunct video game companies of Japan]]
[[Category:Video game companies established in 1980]]
[[Category:Video game development companies]]
[[Category:Video game development companies]]
[[Category:Video game publishers]]
[[Category:Video game publishers]]

Latest revision as of 06:40, 3 December 2024

For the surname, see Kaneko (surname).
Kaneko Co. Ltd.
Company typePrivate
IndustryVideo games
Founded1980
Defunctca. 2007
FateDefunct
HeadquartersTokyo, Japan

Kaneko Seisakusho (金子製作所), stylized as KANE<O, also referred to as Kaneko Co. Ltd. (カネコ株式会社), was a Japanese video game publisher founded in Suginami, Tokyo, Japan, by Hiroshi Kaneko. It published a number of games both under its brand and other companies, such as Air Buster, Nexzr, Shogun Warriors, DJ Boy, Guts'n, and the Gals Panic series.

The last game released by the company was Gals Panic S3 for the arcade in 2002.

History

[edit]

The company began business as developer, manufacturer, vendor, trader of electronic machines, and manufacturing medical equipment.

In 1982, it began its video game business as a developer of Taito Corporation's video games.

In 1990, Kaneko began to make its own video game under the KANEKO brand.

In Summer 1994, Kaneko closed its US branch and cancelled game projects such as Fido Dido and Socks the Cat Rocks the Hill.

In April 2000, Kaneko went through financial restructuring, and exited video game business except for maintenance department. The company was moved to Shibuya, Tokyo.

On July 25, 2001, Kaneko filed a lawsuit against Hitachi Software Engineering over the Super Kaneko NOVA System arcade board, and demanded 1.52 billion yen for damages.[1]

On August 12, 2004, Kaneko filed for bankruptcy. However, the company's founder, Hiroshi Kaneko, vowed to continue.[2]

In 2006, a civil lawsuit threatened to officially close the company.[3] As of September 2007 the fate of the company is unknown, though assumed no longer existent.

List of games

[edit]

Arcade

[edit]
  • Air Buster (1990)
  • B.Rap Boys (1992)
  • Blood Warrior (1994)
  • Boggy '84 (1983)
  • Bonk's Adventure (1994, arcade version PC Genjin in Japan and B.C. Kid in Europe)
  • Cyvern: The Dragon Weapons (1998)
  • DJ Boy (1989, licensed by Sammy in US, Sega in Japan)
  • Dr. Toppel's Adventure (1987, co-developed by Taito)
  • Explosive Breaker (1992, Bakuretsu Breaker in Japan)
  • Fighting Roller (1983, licensed by Williams as Roller Aces in the US)
  • Fly Boy (1982, licensed by Atari, Inc. as Fast Freddie in the US)[4]
  • Gals Panic (1990 - Overseas, including US; published by Taito in Japan, licensed by Inter Trading in Korea)
  • Gals Panic II (1993)
  • Gals Panic 3 (1995)
  • Gals Panic 4 (1996)
  • Gals Panic S Extra Edition (1997)
  • Gals Panic S2 (1999, a.k.a. Gals Panic SU in Korea)
  • Gals Panic S3 (2002, Japan-exclusive)
  • Go Go Mr. Yamaguchi (1985, licensed by Taito)
  • Great 1000 Miles Rally (1994)
  • Great 1000 Miles Rally 2 (1995)
  • Guts'n (2000, developed by Kouyousha)
  • Heavy Unit (1988)
  • Jan Jan Paradise (1996, developed by Electro Design)
  • Jan Jan Paradise 2 (1997, developed by Electro Design)
  • Jump Coaster (1983)
  • Lady Master Of Kung Fu (1985, published by Taito)
  • Kabuki Z (1988, published by Taito)
  • Kageki (1988, distributed by Romstar in the US)
  • Prebillian (1986, co-developed by Taito)
  • Samurai Nipponichi (1985, published and distributed by Magic Electronics as Samurai in the US)
  • Red Clash (1981, distributed by Tecmo)
  • Tel Jan (developed by Electro Design)
  • The Berlin Wall (1991)
  • The Kung-Fu Master Jackie Chan (1995)
  • Magical Crystals
  • Panic Street
  • Sen-Know (線脳) (1998, developed by Kouyousha)
  • Sengeki Striker (1997, co-developed by Warashi)
  • Shogun Warriors (1992)
  • Super Qix (distributed by Romstar in the US, co-developed by Taito)
  • VS Block Breaker (Saru Kani Hamu Zou in Japan)
  • Vs. Gong Fight / Ring Fighter (1984)
  • Vs. Hot Smash (1987, co-developed by Taito)
  • VS Mahjong Otomeryouran (developed by Electro Design)

Game Boy

[edit]
  • Peetan / Pitan (ピータン) (Game Boy version of the MSX game by Nippon Columbia)

MSX

[edit]
  • Boggy '84 (1984) (developed by Nippon Columbia)
  • Jump Coaster (1984) (developed by Nippon Columbia)

NEC PC-9801

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  • GalPani (1995) (developed by Creo I)
  • GalPani II (1996) (developed by Mycom)

PC-Engine/TurboGrafx-16

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  • Air Buster (1990, developed by Inter State, published by Hudson Soft as Aero Blasters)
  • Heavy Unit (1989, developed by Inter State, published by Taito)
  • Nexzr (1992, developed by Inter State and published by Naxat-Soft, followed up by an expanded re-release in 1993 as Summer Carnival '93: Nexzr Special)
  • Star Parodier (1992, developed by Inter State, published by Hudson Soft)
  • Super Star Soldier (1990, developed by Inter State, published by Hudson Soft)

PlayStation

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  • Hiza no Ue no Partner: Kitty on Your Lap (1998)
  • Silhouette Stories (1996)
  • Zen-Nihon GT Senshuken Kai (1996)
  • Zen-Nihon GT Senshuken Max-Rev (1997)

Sega Game Gear

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  • Berlin No Kabe (1991) (developed by Inter-State)

Sega Genesis

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Sega Saturn

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Sharp X68000

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  • Hishouzame / Flying Shark (1991)
  • Kyukyoku Tiger / Twin Cobra (1993)

Super Nintendo Entertainment System

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Unreleased games

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  • Air Buster (1994) (Sharp X68000)
  • Asuka 120% Burning Fest. Limited (1998) (Arcade) (developed by Fill-In-Cafe)
  • Battle Smash (1992) (Sega Genesis)
  • Bonk's Adventure AC Version (PC-Engine)
  • DOX-Q (1990) (Arcade)
  • Fido Dido (1994) (Super NES/Sega Genesis) (developed by Tweeny Weeny Games)
  • Gals Panic 3D (1997) (Arcade)
  • Gals Panic II (1994) (Super NES)
  • Jump Kun (1983) (Arcade)
  • Pack'n Bang Bang (1994) (Arcade)
  • Poco Secret Flower (2000) (Arcade) (developed by CAVE)
  • Rainbow Chips (1991) (Game Boy) (developed by Inter-State)
  • Same! Same! Same! / Fire Shark in overseas (1994) (Sharp X68000)
  • Socks the Cat Rocks the Hill (1993) (Super NES/Sega Genesis) (developed by Realtime Associates)
  • Speed Dive (1997) (Arcade)
  • Super Gals Panic (1994?) (Sega CD)
  • Tatsujin / Truxton (1994) (Sharp X68000)
  • Tenkū Retsuden Musashi (1992) (Sega Genesis) (unreleased port of Kabuki Z)[5][6]
  • The Berlin Wall (1991) (Sega Genesis, rumored that it got reskinned to Wani Wani World)
  • The Soda Kids (1994)
  • Yuta Buta Man-P (1999) (Arcade) (developed by CAVE)

References

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  1. ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). www.i-s.ne.jp. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 October 2004. Retrieved 13 January 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. ^ "（株）カネコ ホームページ". www.i-s.ne.jp. Archived from the original on 6 December 2007. Retrieved 13 January 2022.
  3. ^ カネコ損害賠償請求事件
  4. ^ "Fly-Boy - Videogame by Kaneko". Museum of the Game. Retrieved 2024-05-07.
  5. ^ "New Release Scramble: 天空烈伝 武蔵". Beep! Mega Drive (in Japanese). No. 31. SoftBank Creative. April 1992. pp. 43–48. Archived from the original on 2020-12-05. Retrieved 2020-12-04.
  6. ^ "New Release Scramble: 天空烈伝 武蔵". Beep! Mega Drive (in Japanese). No. 33. SoftBank Creative. June 1992. pp. 44–47.
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