3 6 Ke·2025-10-09 08:59Group 1 - The Japanese mobile game industry has a unique development trajectory, originating from social games that thrived post-2007, with market size growing from 4.9 billion yen to 342.9 billion yen within five years [2] - The rise of social games led to a bubble, characterized by high costs and a surge in game failures, resulting in significant job losses and a shift towards outsourcing [3] - The first bubble burst in the social game sector was accelerated by the proliferation of smartphones, leading to a decline in social games, which were later replaced by mobile games with character collection and gacha mechanics [3] Group 2 - The introduction of smartphones allowed for more complex storytelling in games, with titles like "Chain Chronicle" and "Granblue Fantasy" setting new standards for narrative depth in mobile games [19][22] - The success of "Fate/Grand Order" (FGO) in 2015 marked a turning point, emphasizing the importance of narrative in mobile games and leading to a surge in demand for game scripts [25][37] - The influx of Chinese mobile games into the Japanese market, such as "Knives Out" and "Azur Lane," has disrupted the traditional Japanese mobile game landscape, leading to a decline in revenue for local companies [66][69] Group 3 - The Japanese mobile game industry is facing a crisis, with many companies experiencing revenue declines and struggling to adapt to changing consumer preferences [69][70] - The concept of "social game bubble burst" has been reintroduced, highlighting the industry's challenges in meeting the evolving demands of players for richer experiences and higher production values [81] - The competitive landscape is shifting, with companies needing to invest in high-quality narratives and production values to remain relevant in the face of successful foreign titles like "Genshin Impact" [75][80]