Biography

5pb. is a Japanese video game manufacturer and record label specializing in video game and anime music. Founded on April 6, 2005 by Chiyomaru Shikura, who still serves as the company's executive director, 5pb. was formed after Shikura left Scitron... Read more

5pb. is a Japanese video game manufacturer and record label specializing in video game and anime music. Founded on April 6, 2005 by Chiyomaru Shikura, who still serves as the company's executive director, 5pb. was formed after Shikura left Scitron. The company's name, "5pb.," is derived from the phrase "The Five powered & basics." 5pb. is divided into two divisions: 5pb. Games, which focuses on the development and manufacturing of video games, and 5pb. Records, the record label arm of the company. Originally a subsidiary of the TYO Group, Shikura acquired the remaining rights from the TYO... Read more