Updated Mar 17, 2026 by NHK Enterprise
NHK Enterprise is launching the inaugural 'Kami-Game Creator Evolution' contest to identify and nurture emerging game development talent across Japan.
The contest's televised finale will broadcast on NHK General on February 23, 2023, at 23:45, with simultaneous streaming on NHK Plus, NHK On-Demand, YouTube, and Niconico.
The project, endorsed by the Computer Entertainment Association, ran its nationwide entry phase between December 2022 and January 2023.
The initiative utilizes a three-pillar structure consisting of a nationwide competition, a televised showcase for finalists, and a dedicated Discord community for peer interaction and mentorship.
The program aims to revitalize the Japanese gaming sector by bridging the gap between independent creators and traditional broadcasting platforms to reach a broader demographic.
Ongoing engagement is supported through a multi-channel digital ecosystem including a dedicated website, Twitter, and a repository of archived event streams.
NHK Enterprise is launching the inaugural 'Kami-Game Creator Evolution' contest to identify and nurture emerging game development talent across Japan.
The contest's televised finale will broadcast on NHK General on February 23, 2023, at 23:45, with simultaneous streaming on NHK Plus, NHK On-Demand, YouTube, and Niconico.
The project, endorsed by the Computer Entertainment Association, ran its nationwide entry phase between December 2022 and January 2023.
The initiative utilizes a three-pillar structure consisting of a nationwide competition, a televised showcase for finalists, and a dedicated Discord community for peer interaction and mentorship.
The program aims to revitalize the Japanese gaming sector by bridging the gap between independent creators and traditional broadcasting platforms to reach a broader demographic.
Ongoing engagement is supported through a multi-channel digital ecosystem including a dedicated website, Twitter, and a repository of archived event streams.