Level-5

Level-5 is a Japanese game studio founded in 1998 in Fukuoka. Since its inception, it has been among the most respected developers of RPGs, adventure games, and family-friendly games. The studio has gained worldwide popularity thanks to its original ideas, distinctive art style, and high-quality storytelling.

The studio’s best-known games include Dark Cloud, Dark Chronicle (Dark Cloud 2), Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King, Rogue Galaxy, Professor Layton, Ni no Kuni, White Knight Chronicles, Inazuma Eleven, Yo-kai Watch, Fantasy Life, and Megaton Musashi.

Level-5 frequently collaborates with major companies such as Bandai Namco Entertainment, Nintendo, Sony Interactive Entertainment, and Studio Ghibli. It was precisely this collaboration with Studio Ghibli that gave rise to the acclaimed Ni no Kuni series, which combines beautiful animation with a deep RPG experience.

Thanks to a combination of compelling stories, sophisticated gameplay systems, and an unmistakable visual style, Level-5 ranks among Japan’s most prominent game studios. Its games have won over millions of fans worldwide and remain among the best titles in the genres of RPGs, adventure games, and family games.