taito

Taito is a legendary Japanese video game company that specializes in video games, toys, arcade cabinets, and game centers, based in Shinjuku, Tokyo.

The company was founded by Ukranian entrepreneur "Michael Kogan":https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Kogan in 1953 as the "Taito Trading Company", importing vodka, vending machines, and jukeboxes into Japan. It began production of video games in 1973. In 2005, Taito was purchased by Square Enix, becoming a wholly-owned subsidiary by 2006.

Some titles

• Arkanoid
• Bubble Bobble

** Rainbow Islands: The Story of Bubble Bobble 2
** Puzzle Bobble

• Darius (series)

** Darius Gaiden

• Kage No Densetsu (The Legend of Kage)
• KiKi KaiKai (Pocky and Rocky)
• Runark (GROWL)
• Raimais
• Elevator Action

** Elevator Action Returns

• Shikigami no Shiro III (Castle of Shikigami III)
• Space Invaders
• Time Gal

See also

• Doqute stuffed doll
• Hatsune Miku Fashion Figure
• Taito Four Seasons Figure (Vocaloid)
• Yuki Miku x AMP+ Grand Project

External links

• About TAITO｜TAITO CORPORATION