Clever

I chose Clever as my C because it represents my desire to keep up with CLOVERS’ stacked team of whip-smart creators. I want to make sure we never relent on our quest to find fun and inspiration, create new values, and burst with creativity.

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Producer

Kunihiko Tsuda

Confidence

I’m constantly aware of all the faith and trust I’ve got riding on my shoulders. That’s why I aim to contribute to not just our games, but the company itself, in such a way that I inspire Confidence. I hope to honor the confidence people have in me and let it be the driving force in my outlook and my actions, no matter what I do.

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Producer

Rei Yamamoto

Coffee Break

Who do you think is going to enjoy playing your game if you spend your entire time making it with a scowl on your face? Don’t you think true entertainment comes about when the creators are having fun, too? I keep that principle pinned close to my heart and try to remember to always leave a little pressure-free wiggle room. Now, then! Let’s recharge with a Coffee Break and get back to thinking about fun!

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Game Designer

Shimpei Miyamoto

Captivating

My C is Captivating for two reasons. For one, I hope the games I make will captivate players to the point that they can hardly imagine life without them! The second reason is because I hope to captivate my coworkers at CLOVERS by coming up with interesting ideas as we endeavor to make fun games together. I hope to go on making games, with those two hopes in my heart, until the day I die.

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Game Designer

Reiichi Hasegawa

Century

Video games have made all sorts of big, bold strides across nearly a Century of history, leading to the dazzling array of titles that brings color to our lives today. I chose my C out of respect for that grand history. It also represents my resolve to create games so entertaining they’ll linger in memory for the next century to come.

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Game Designer

Ryoya Shiraishi

Concept

This phrase embodies my philosophy of looking beyond the surface of things to grasp and deeply understand their underlying essence. It also conveys my desire to practice unwavering craftsmanship based on a clear vision and to deliver enriching experiences that leave a lasting impression on our players.

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Game Designer

Kaichi Sunakawa

Chemical reaction

“The meeting of two personalities is like the contact of two chemical substances: if there is any reaction, both are transformed,” according to the psychologist Carl Jung. I find Jung’s words to be true, both in game development and life as a whole. We are inevitably propelled forward by the connections we make with other people. As CLOVERS brings all kinds of creators together, may it spark Chemical Reactions that lead to games nobody’s ever imagined before.

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Yoshihiro Kayano

Constancy

My C is Constancy—steadfastness; the state of staying unchanged—because I approach game development with an unshakeable passion. In the programming world, “const” is a qualifier that keeps variables from changing, and as such, there are situations where it’s best not to use it. But my passion is not one of those situations. I hope it never changes.

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Programmer

Yu Ishiyama

Convenience

I want to be someone who always seems to be having fun when seen from afar, and who always has what you need when you approach me. Someone with extensive knowledge and experience on every topic, who can handle any problem. When I say "convenience," I want to be the human version of a convenience store: someone my team can turn to any time, who will always have what they need.

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Programmer

Kazuya Okada

Crazy

Every wonderful piece of art that impresses and inspires me comes loaded with ideas that are out of the ordinary, bold challenges, and fervent purpose. That’s what stirs my heart. I hope I never stop making such astonishing, joyful encounters with new works. I chose Crazy as my C because I want to step up and create games that fill others with that same kind of madness, too.

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Concept Artist

JunSeung Jin

Colorful

Through the masterful use of Color, artists can inspire all sorts of feelings in their audience. I’ll be especially delighted if my colorful illustrations give gamers an extra burst of pep.

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Concept Artist

Isra Carrion

Contrast

I chose my C because I consider a Contrast between the delightful and the unexpected to be a crucial factor in great entertainment—especially video games.

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Character Modeling Artist

Tadanari Takahashi

Chain Combo

Chain Combos are one of my favorite game mechanics. By pressing buttons with the right timing, you can link your attacks together to deal big damage. When I collaborate with my teammates at work, and our ideas all fit together perfectly, we can put out a lot of power—and best of all, it feels great, too! My C is Chain Combo because it expresses that precious feeling through the language of video games.

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Character Modeling Artist

Masaki Yoritomi

Cohere

Given that our studio works together to create something for which there’s no single correct approach, I believe coming together as a team is the key to success.

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Character Modeling Artist

Amane Kobayashi

Constellation

A constellation is a group of stars forming a recognizable pattern in the night sky. Just like connecting scattered stars to form constellations filled with meaning and imagination, I see it as a symbol of both imagination and creativity. I chose this word with the hope that each member of our team can shine with their unique personality and ideas—and together, we become a constellation that creates something new.

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Environment Artist

Ryu Hashimoto

Context

If there’s one thing I’ve come to believe through all my experiences, it’s that the emotions we feel through gameplay are shaped by the context surrounding them. That’s why I chose Context as my C — to remind myself just how deeply those moments are rooted in meaning.

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Environment Artist

Shohei Kameoka

Chorus

As someone who loves listening to music, I chose the word “Chorus,” which refers to both singing as part of a choir and harmonizing with others. Just as the choruses carefully woven together by singers come together to form a single, grand harmony that resonates in the listener’s heart, I want our team to work together to create games that deeply resonate with players.

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Environment Artist

Junichi Ikeya

Capture

I chose the word “Capture” with the hope that we will become a company that creates works so compelling they captivate users and leave a lasting impression — works that draw attention and never let go.

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Cinematic Artist

Eisaku Onishi

Contribute

As a cinematic artist, it’s my job to create cutscenes for games. Throughout the development process, I strive to create scenes that players can see themselves in, drawing them deeper into our world and getting them truly engaged with the game. As I go about my day-to-day work, I keep in mind that everything I do goes into the game. Cutscenes aren’t mere mini-movies, but an important Contribution to making games fun and engaging.

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Cinematic Artist

Atsuhito Shirai

Convince

I chose my C, Convince, in hopes that both my teammates at CLOVERS and gamers at large find my creative output convincing. Convincing work helps build trust and unity among a creative team, and it’s a key part of drawing players into your games and making the worlds and events in them feel real.

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Cinematic Artist

Ryo Sagai

Cultivate

Cultivate: To encourage or foster; to promote growth. Day-to-day communication is an important part of creating an environment where ideas can be freely shared and fostered. A small idea can bloom into something great if it’s carefully tended by the whole team’s hands. That’s how I like to approach game development. Great relationships lead to great ideas and eventually, I believe, to great games. If you’re reading this, and CLOVERS sounds like it might be the place for you, I hope you’ll consider clicking that “Apply” button.

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Animator

Junya Okai

Cherish　

I chose Cherish as my C because I want to make games that people will treasure. There are too many video games out there to count, but if ours can catch their eyes and stir their hearts, even just a little bit, I’ll be happy.

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Animator

Kazuki Tanabe

Congrats!　

I could have gone with “congratulations,” but I didn’t want my C to be something so grandiose. No, Congrats! is more in line with the space I want to create. It’s a place where I can celebrate even small achievements every single day—both my own and other people’s. This goes for games, too! I want to pack our games with little delights that gamers will want to celebrate.

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UI/UX Artist

Madoka Nara

Coil

My goal is to create UI/UX that links our players together with the games developed by our incredibly passionate team. Much like a coil, I aim to achieve UI/UX designs that, while consisting of intricate details, can convey in-game information and the game’s world to users in an intuitive and, at times, emotionally resonant way.

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UI/UX Artist

Rui Onishi

Catch

I chose this word based on my past development experience. By catching ideas and feedback from fellow team members, and steadily improving our games step by step, I believe we can ultimately create something that truly catches the hearts of those who play. I’ll keep striving to turn that belief into reality—again and again.

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VFX Artist

Norikazu Kudo

Comet

I want to create things that entrance our players like a Comet sparkling across the night sky. As a VFX artist by trade, I’ve made my share of visual effects that actually look like comets, too, so that’s a bit of extra background that went into my choice of C.

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VFX Artist

Takamitsu Watanabe

Courage

In game development, I believe it’s more important to always be trying something, even if it doesn’t lead to direct results, rather than getting paralyzed by the pursuit of perfection.

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Composer

Takuo Yamamoto

Clarify

As a project manager, my task is to Clarify the challenges that my team faces and guide them to effective solutions. I hope to offer them my full support as they put clearly exceptional games out into the world.

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Project Manager

Ryo Fujii

Commitment

For me, commitment is a word that encapsulates both the determination to get involved with something, and the sense of responsibility to see it through to the end. I believe that ignoring someone in need or an issue that you’ve picked up on only ever leads to regret. That’s why I make it a priority to take the initiative and, once I’ve gotten involved, to approach the situation with a sense of responsibility until the very end. I believe that this consistent effort builds trust with my teammates and leads to the creation of better games.

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Sound Designer

Misaki Shindo

Cycle

I want to share with players the deep emotions I’ve felt while playing games, and feed off their reactions to create even better games in the future. I chose the word “Cycle” because I want to create games that can sustain this cycle of emotional resonance.

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Sound Designer

Hiroki Niwa

Can

There’s a pressure and anxiety that comes with age and experience. But I always give myself that extra little push by telling myself, “You can do this.” It’s my own way of cheering myself on to keep moving forward with confidence.

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Composer

Hiroshi Yamaguchi

Cheerful

I believe you can’t create good music unless I’m enjoying myself,, so I make it a point to cheerfully brush aside the challenges of balancing work and family life and look on the bright side while keeping everything fun! No matter what, I always cherish that sense of excitement and positive energy as I strive to create the best possible music that resonates with listeners’ hearts.

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Composer

Hitomi Kurokawa

Cantabile

In musical terminology, this phrase, which means “as if singing,” refers to playing with expression and breath control, infusing the melody with emotion. I chose this phrase out of a conviction to craft music that embodies a sense of purpose and conveys deep emotion, thereby bringing the charm of the game’s world to life more vividly. I strive to create game experiences that resonate with players’ hearts, and discover the sounds that perfectly complement each title.

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Composer

Aoba Nakanishi

Concordia　

Concordia is made up of two parts: con meaning “together,” and cordia meaning “hearts.” I chose this word because it embodies my commitment to work with our partner companies, bringing our hearts together as one in pursuit of the Thee Cs of the CLOVERS Spirit. I treasure our connection to each and every one of our partners, and I work hard to make sure that gets across to our players in the form of excellent games.

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Partnership Development

Atsushi Kurooka

Cherish

Cherish is the word that describes the love I feel for the people and things closest to me, and my conviction to hold tightly to them. I cherish everyone who joins up with us, inspired by the CLOVERS Spirit; our business partners, who support our creations; and of course, my colleagues, who take formless ideas and work hard to bring them to life. I want to continue to protect and preserve everything that I cherish.

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Assistant Producer

Chiyasu Mathieson

Communication

When it comes to establishing connections between people in different positions, and with all the different perspectives that entails, it’s important for us to come close together and exchange words with respect. To me, Communication means talking to people where they’re at—and listening, too. That kind of communication builds a vital foundation of trust.

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Office Management

Shogo Kozakai

Candid

To me, being candid means being frank, genuine, and true to myself. I want to approach others, myself, and my work with honesty and without putting on a facade. I chose this word due to my determination to continuously grow and refine my genuine self.

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Composer

Sanae Kitanoya

Connectivity

As the person in charge of IT and Systems, I believe that creating an environment where employees can connect to the systems and information they need with confidence is my most important mission. I chose this C because I believe that ensuring stable access to networks, the cloud, and remote environments leads to a more comfortable work environment for employees and improved productivity across the entire company.

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ICT

Satoru Oyamada