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Interview with Game Expert at Line Studio: Japan Market Insights

An interview with Jeon, In-Tae of Line Studio examines how Korean games can succeed in Japan's mobile and cross-platform market, arguing that technical excellence alone is insufficient and that sustainable growth requires becoming part of Japanese game culture.

• Japanese mobile gaming is shifting toward lighter genres, with puzzle, strategy, and simulation titles now accounting for approximately 30% of all downloads.
• Cross-platform functionality is a critical market requirement, as 39% of Japanese gamers now actively play across two or more platforms, including mobile, console, and PC.
• Korean 'sub-culture' titles like Blue Archive, Goddess of Victory: NIKKE, and Lineage W have successfully penetrated the market by combining moe-style character designs with high-polish visuals and short-session playability.