FLAMA: The Ultimate Guide to the Gaming Industry

About FLAMA: The Ultimate Guide to the Gaming Industry

From the studios of Tokyo to the arcades of Osaka, Game Japan dives deep into the culture, history, and future of one of the world’s most influential gaming markets. Each episode explores the creators, trends, and stories shaping Japan’s iconic role in the global gaming scene. We release episodes every Wednesday!

Publisher

Ángel

Category

leisure

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

22 Jul 2024

Latest episode

16 Mar 2026

Latest episodes

30 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   16 Mar 2026

   Enhance Your Gen Z & Gen Alpha Marketing Strategy with Anime | Anastasia Gorelova, Founder at Cowboy Anime

   The key to engaging and creating a great impression with your Gen Z and Gen Alpha customers? Anime! In today's episode we had a great chat with Anastasia Gorelova (https://www.linkedin.com/in/anastasiagorelova/), Founder at Cowboy Anime (https://www.cowboyanime.com), a content and marketing studio that tells original and brand stories through anime. Anastasia and her team has helped dozens of companies capture the attention of younger audiences with the power of anime. Want to know how you can incorporate anime into your business? Check out our episode. Contact Anastasia: anastasia@cowboyanime.com

2. 

   9 Feb 2026

   From Naruto to Pokémon: Mastering Success in the Japanese Anime and Gaming Industry with Marine Savary CEO of Skymill France

   Dive into the world of anime with Marine Savary (https://www.linkedin.com/in/marine-savary-0b7565179/), the boss behind SkyMill (https://www.skymill.co.jp/en/) France, who's been in the game with legends like Naruto and Pokémon. Discover how anime went from niche to global hype and learn the secrets to thriving in Japan's creative scene. Marine spills the tea on working with Japanese giants and mastering the art of anime-style shading. Whether you're an artist, a producer, or just vibing with anime, this episode is your ticket to understanding and breaking into Japan's pop culture universe. Want to collab or get insider tips? Hit up Marine! Business@skymill.co.jp

3. 

   16 Jul 2025

   How to Successfully Sell Your Game in Japan - Evan Cutter | Senior Business Development Manager at G-Angle

   In this episode, we’ll explore what it truly takes to break into the Japanese gaming market with the help of Evan Cutter, Senior Business Development Manager at G-Angle . From localization strategies to understanding cultural nuances, we’ll dive into the key differences between Western and Japanese audiences. Expect real-world insights, including case studies of global hits like Genshin Impact and Call of Duty Online, as well as lessons learned from more challenging ventures, such as the uphill battle Xbox has faced in Japan. Whether you’re an indie dev or part of a larger studio, this episode will offer practical guidance on making your game resonate with Japanese players.

Who has been a guest on FLAMA: The Ultimate Guide to the Gaming Industry

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Raúl Padrón
• Steve Cuss
• Jordan Runyan
• Casey Donnellan
• Emma May

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

6 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 47 / 100

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Quality

81

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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