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===Background=== |
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'''NanaOn-Sha''' (株式会社七音社, ''Kabushiki-gaisha NanaOn-Sha'') is a Japanese video game company which created what is widely credited as the first modern rhythm game, ''PaRappa the Rapper''. It was founded by Masaya Matsuura in 1993. The game's success resulted a spin-off called ''Um Jammer Lammy'', which is based on guitar samples, and eventually a proper sequel, ''PaRappa the Rapper 2''. NanaOn-Sha also produced another music video game, ''Vib-Ribbon'', but released the game only in Japan and the PAL region. The game was later released in North America on the PSN store as a PS1 classic in 2014. |
'''NanaOn-Sha''' (株式会社七音社, ''Kabushiki-gaisha NanaOn-Sha'') is a Japanese video game company which created what is widely credited as the first modern rhythm game, ''PaRappa the Rapper''. It was founded by Masaya Matsuura in 1993. The game's success resulted in a spin-off called ''Um Jammer Lammy'', which is based on guitar samples, and eventually a proper sequel, ''PaRappa the Rapper 2''. NanaOn-Sha also produced another music video game, ''Vib-Ribbon'', but released the game only in Japan and the PAL region. The game was later released in North America on the PSN store as a PS1 classic in 2014. |
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The title of the company is Japanese for the number seven, sounds and the word ''company''. Although Matsuura is mainly involved on planning and developing of music games, he started music and activity for various sounds for any use of video games. |
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1st Logo |
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|NanaOn-Sha (1999) (From - Um Jammer Lammy).png|1st Logo (January 22, 1999) |
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(1999-2004) |
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|NanaOn-Sha (1999) (From - Um Jammer Lammy).png|2nd Logo (March 18, 1999-May 27, 2004) |
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|NanaOn-Sha (2005).jpg|3rd Logo (September 15, 2005-) |
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===1st Logo (January 22, 1999)=== |
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[[File:NanaOn-Sha (1999) (From - Um Jammer Lammy).png|center|frameless]] |
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{{YouTube|id=paBSiuFI76c}} |
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'''Visuals:''' On a black background is a 3D "n" shape. The camera then goes under it, as it splits into three, and it transitions into three "t"s with a connector appearing in between two of the "t"s and a large {{color|blue}} ball behind the whole thing. Smaller {{color|blue}} balls follow it and land on the logo. They explode and leave marks in the logo. "{{color|blue|NanaOn-Sha}}" with a {{color|blue}} ball appears below. |
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'''Technique:''' CGI. |
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FX/SFX: The balls flying to the logo, the explosion. |
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'''Availability:''' Seen on ''Prototype of Um Jammer Lammy''. |
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===2nd Logo (March 18, 1999-May 27, 2004)=== |
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[[File:NanaOn-Sha (1999) (From - Um Jammer Lammy).png|center|frameless]] |
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{{YouTube|id=rm8KG8J6Xb0}} |
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'''Visuals:''' Same as the previous logo, but there is now a kaleidoscope-like effect at the start. |
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Editor's Note: Its a good looking logo. |
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'''Technique:''' CGI. |
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2nd Logo |
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(2005-) |
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[[File:Nanaonsha.jpg|center|thumb|2nd Logo (2005-)]] |
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'''Audio:''' Same as the previous logo. |
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Logo: On a white background, we see the NanaOn-Sha logo, already formed. |
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FX/SFX: None. |
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===3rd Logo (September 15, 2005-)=== |
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Music/Sounds: None. |
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[[File:NanaOn-Sha (2005).jpg|center|frameless]] |
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'''Visuals:''' Essentially just the NanaOn-Sha logo on a white background. |
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'''Technique:''' A still, digital graphic. |
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Editor's Note: None. |
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'''Audio:''' None. |
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[[Category:Japan]] |
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[[Category:Video game logos]] |
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[[Category:Japanese video game logos]] |
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Latest revision as of 13:42, 21 March 2024
Background
NanaOn-Sha (株式会社七音社, Kabushiki-gaisha NanaOn-Sha) is a Japanese video game company which created what is widely credited as the first modern rhythm game, PaRappa the Rapper. It was founded by Masaya Matsuura in 1993. The game's success resulted in a spin-off called Um Jammer Lammy, which is based on guitar samples, and eventually a proper sequel, PaRappa the Rapper 2. NanaOn-Sha also produced another music video game, Vib-Ribbon, but released the game only in Japan and the PAL region. The game was later released in North America on the PSN store as a PS1 classic in 2014.
The title of the company is Japanese for the number seven, sounds and the word company. Although Matsuura is mainly involved on planning and developing of music games, he started music and activity for various sounds for any use of video games.
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| 1st Logo (January 22, 1999) | 2nd Logo (March 18, 1999-May 27, 2004) | 3rd Logo (September 15, 2005-) |
1st Logo (January 22, 1999)
_(From_-_Um_Jammer_Lammy).png)
Visuals: On a black background is a 3D "n" shape. The camera then goes under it, as it splits into three, and it transitions into three "t"s with a connector appearing in between two of the "t"s and a large blue ball behind the whole thing. Smaller blue balls follow it and land on the logo. They explode and leave marks in the logo. "NanaOn-Sha" with a blue ball appears below.
Technique: CGI.
Audio: An energetic rock theme with a woman saying the company name.
Availability: Seen on Prototype of Um Jammer Lammy.
2nd Logo (March 18, 1999-May 27, 2004)
Visuals: Same as the previous logo, but there is now a kaleidoscope-like effect at the start.
Variant: A still version of the logo appears on the Vib-Ribbon series as well as PaRappa the Rapper 2.
Technique: CGI.
Audio: Same as the previous logo.
Availability: Seen on Um Jammer Lammy, PaRappa the Rapper 2, Vib-Ribbon, Mojib-Ribbon, and Vib-Ripple.
3rd Logo (September 15, 2005-)
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Visuals: Essentially just the NanaOn-Sha logo on a white background.
Technique: A still, digital graphic.
Audio: None.
Availability: Seen on Tamagotchi Connection: Corner Shop and the remastered version of PaRappa the Rapper.
