Overview

Capcom is a Japanese developer and publisher of computer and video games.  Founded in 1979, the name is a conjunction of Capsule Computers.

Capcom is most famous in the US for their wide ranging arcade and console releases.  Their most famous game StreetFighter II, was originally released in 1991.

The popularity of Capcom has led the corporation to become involved in video games, console games, action figures, posters, movies!

Video Games

Capcom games have reached a cult status.  The franchise stories below have entertained kids around the world indefinitely:

• Street Fighter - 1987
• Mega Man (Nintendo) - 1987
• Final Fight - 1989
• Street Fighter II - 1991
• Resident Evil (Biohazard in Japan) - 1996

Comics

Udon Entertainment Corp is a publishing studio of comic book creators, starting business in 2001. The recently formed group of artists brought their particular talents together as a group to handle pretty much every aspect of comic creation, from writing to penciling to inking and coloring.

Udon is most recently linked to Capcom via the game Capcom Fighting Evolution, where Udon handled the artwork.  However, their most famous involvment is with the Capcom story franchises of Street Fighter and Darkstalkers.

Action Figures

Posters

Movies