I studied financial data analysis while going to school for Economics. Additionally, from my first year, I was involved in managing an arcade game community site and official SNS for an IT company on a contract basis. Since childhood, I have loved games, and a senior who knew I was an arcade game enthusiast, even working part-time at a game center during university, suggested that I try working at their IT company. I was responsible for promoting fan communities by highlighting outstanding user comments and articles, and engaging directly with fans.

Originally, games were just for enjoyment for me, but working in the field made me realize the importance of revenue. It was also important to learn about what companies think and how they operate behind the scenes to improve game sales.

Given my love for games and my experience in game-related work during university, I wanted to be on the side that provides game content. Therefore, I focused on finding companies in the game industry, specifically aiming to become a game planner involved in content planning.

I discovered Reazon through a job search website. When I visited their recruitment site, I was intrigued by the stories of people who started as inexperienced hires and went on to become directors. During the recruitment interview, I also heard about cases where people transitioned from part-time to full-time roles, which gave me the impression that I would be given a lot of opportunities. I wanted to engage in a wide range of tasks and provide game content myself, rather than just mastering a narrow scope of work in a large organization. I felt that Reazon could offer me that opportunity, so I decided to join.

As a game planner, I’ve been involved in planning and operations. I focus on monitoring customer trends to provide better experiences. For example, I analyze mission progress and guild battle activity to understand needs and then develop new initiatives to enhance enjoyment for more users. By implementing these ideas, we’ve been able to energize our customers and boost sales.

I’m working on preparing various specifications and release tasks for new game titles. This involves playing through the game to check for any overlooked issues and making balance adjustments. Although my role is in operations, I also get to challenge myself with planning. I’m involved in creating game specifications, such as deciding where to place certain voice lines or how to structure tutorials. This requires a different perspective from operations, which has been a valuable learning experience.

With existing titles, we can base new initiatives on past examples and data, whereas for new titles, there’s no data to rely on. This makes it crucial to discuss and decide on strategies closely with the team. New titles also incorporate elements like 3D character models that haven’t been used in previous titles, so I feel a sense of responsibility as the company takes on new challenges. However, the common goal in both cases is to deliver high-quality content to customers while pursuing sales.

Realizing my dream of being on the side that provides game content is incredibly rewarding. I particularly enjoy receiving positive feedback, such as increased sales or higher mission completion rates, in response to initiatives I've implemented. I want to continue offering games and initiatives that are valued by a wide audience, so I’m committed to challenging myself in various tasks and ensuring that I release content that meets my standards without compromise.

One memorable experience was when, despite starting with no knowledge, I raised my hand to take on the challenge of designing missions, and was entrusted with that responsibility. It was impressive to see that even as a young employee, if you show initiative, you’re given opportunities. The environment here allows for endless possibilities. Also, if you actively share ideas and they make sense, you’re given the chance to implement them. I appreciate the company culture where you can openly share opinions with supervisors and senior colleagues.

I believe it stems from my experience of repeating a year for university entrance exams. I was not very good at thinking and acting on my own. Initially, I considered becoming a public servant as suggested by my parents and aimed for a local national university that many of my peers were targeting. However, I failed the entrance exams. With the extra time available, I decided to reconsider what I wanted to do and how I wanted to study, committing to act on my own intentions. I borrowed 1 million yen from my parents to cover all expenses for the university entrance process. I focused on studying in a library rather than a cram school and searched for my target schools based on whether they aligned with what I wanted to achieve. This proactive approach and experience of doing things on my own contributed to my spirit of taking on challenges.

I still feel that my experience in game operations is insufficient. Even when I carefully consider and propose ideas to my supervisors, I sometimes receive feedback about aspects I hadn't considered. I tend to focus on the immediate tasks at hand, but I want to expand my perspective to think from various viewpoints like my supervisors do. My goal is to gain experience, broaden my perspective, and improve my ability to execute better initiatives and increase the speed of improvements.

I believe a proactive mindset is essential—one that involves constantly generating and sharing ideas. Additionally, it's important to not only enjoy games from a player's perspective but also to view them from a business standpoint. If you can think about and execute initiatives that are not only fun for users but also contribute to revenue, then even those with no prior experience can become successful in this role.

The ability to provide not only the excitement and enjoyment of gameplay but also to facilitate connections between users through features like GvG content is a major appeal. During university, I was involved in managing a game community site and experienced the value of communication and enjoyment that arises from user connections. Games are a medium through which people interact. Fighting alongside friends in guild battles and experiencing the excitement, or having lively conversations with game buddies—providing a medium that fosters such wonderful connections is something I’m very proud of.

My goal is to eventually become a game director, so for now, I aim to become a lead planner by continuously challenging myself and gaining experience. I want to devise and provide initiatives that elicit positive responses from customers. To achieve this, I plan to enhance my ability to analyze customer trends, increase my input by playing various games, and generate many ideas. I’m also interested in management, so I aspire to be a supervisor who can foster an open and equal relationship with new team members. My ideal is to be a leader who can communicate effectively and help mentor and develop juniors based on my own experiences. I want to approach every aspect of my work with sincerity to achieve this.