Akechi sat in his private gaming lounge, controller in hand, playing through SpongeBob: Adventure of Bikini Bottom and Z-Man. He found both games entertaining and well-crafted, showcasing ZAGE’s and Zaboru mastery in game design. He also took a moment to check out his sister Ayumi’s game, Karate Bunny, and while it wasn’t as refined as Zaboru’s latest titles, he still found it ch...
2025-03-01 00:17:57 +0000 UTC View PostWednesday, January 29, 1992
While ZAGE was preparing for its February game releases, their future competitor, Sonaya, was facing a major headache. Their upcoming console, the Mugen Game Box (MGB), was almost ready, along with its lineup of launch titles. However, a crisis had emerged within Sonaya’s executiv...
2025-03-01 00:15:35 +0000 UTC View PostWednesday, January 29, 1992
Zaboru was as busy as ever, overseeing the next batch of game releases from ZAGE. The former pachinko parlor beside the main office, which he had recently acquired from Akechi, was already undergoing renovations. The cleanup process was progressing smoothly, and if everything went according to plan,...
2025-03-01 00:15:07 +0000 UTC View PostTuesday, January 28, 1992
Reina Kuramatsu, a woman in her late twenties, had always loved electronics and technology. However, her journey in the tech industry had not been an easy one. At her previous job, she constantly faced skepticism and criticism simply because she was a woman in a male-dominated field. Her former leader held outdated beliefs, assuming that women couldn’t c...
2025-03-01 00:14:39 +0000 UTC View PostMonday, January 27, 1992 - Night
Sakaki was beyond excited. Tonight was the very first ZEPS Players Community Gathering, and he had worked hard to make it happen! The event was taking place at Bakudan Arcade, where Sakaki worked part-time. The arcade’s owner, Toki, had noticed a trend—while the arcade machines were still played...
2025-03-01 00:14:04 +0000 UTC View PostAfter hours of intense gameplay, Nagi was ready to dive deeper into the world of Z-Man. This time, he decided to try out Z-Yellow Rai Ninja, intrigued by the character’s unique backstory and abilities. As he selected Z-Yellow, the screen transitioned to the character’s profile, revealing a tale that was both unexpected and fascinating.
Nagi grinned and continued playing Z-Man! This time, his goal was to beat the game with Z-Blue Gao Shark!
After selecting Gao Shark, his profile appeared on the screen:
Name: Kai Samezu
Weapons: Megalo Cutters (Sharp Tonfas)
After defeating Radige in Stage 3, Nagi eagerly continued playing. The next level, Stage 4, took place in a Sky Castle, a majestic yet perilous environment. However, it wasn’t long before he encountered a new enemy: Grinam Winged, floating Grinam that shot projectiles at him from above.
“Damn! Flying enemies are annoying!” Na...
2025-02-28 01:18:53 +0000 UTC View PostAfter beating Kagami Jigen in the first stage, Nagi eagerly continued playing Choujin Sentai Z-Man. The second stage was drastically different from the urban landscape of the first. This time, the setting was a dense jungle, filled with lurking Grinam enemies. Among them was a new type of foe: Grinam Flies, small bug-like creatures that crawled on the ground and out of reach, requiring c...
2025-02-27 01:09:03 +0000 UTC View PostSunday, January 26, 1992
Nagi, a middle schooler with an undying love for Sentai shows, rushed home, his heart pounding with excitement. He had finally gotten his hands on Z-Man!, the game he had been dreaming of playing ever since it was announced. Just the day before, after relentless begging and bargaining, his parents had finally relented and bought him a
Sunday, January 26, 1992
Zaboru sat in his office, reflecting on how much ZAGE had grown. It was astonishing to see the transformation since last September. The company, once a small operation, had expanded significantly, and the acquisition of the neighboring building from Akechi had provided even more room for future growth.
The old office space he initially rented was stil...
2025-02-27 01:03:19 +0000 UTC View PostSunday, January 26, 1992
After a pleasant and much-needed day spent with Ayumi, Zaboru returned to his work with renewed focus. His weekend was dedicated to overseeing the progress of his two major projects: the highly anticipated February game release and the ongoing development of ZAGE’s first handheld console. His company was thriving, expanding at an unprecedented pace, and w...
2025-02-26 00:45:49 +0000 UTC View PostSaturday, January 25, 1992
At the bustling Zaboru offices, work continued as usual, even on the weekend. Zaboru, as always, was fully immersed in his projects. The progress on his February game releases and his new handheld console was going smoothly. However, there was still a major concern on his mind—his PC game department.
The current ZAGE office was ...
2025-02-26 00:43:02 +0000 UTC View PostAfter clearing the third stage, Yoko continued her journey in Karate Bunny, eager to see what awaited her next. The fourth stage took place in a peaceful yet ominous village setting, now overrun by Wokami’s minions. The variety of enemies increased significantly—Bull-Men charged recklessly, Poison Frogs spat toxic projectiles, and a brand-new foe, the Rock Monkey, appeared. These mis...
2025-02-26 00:42:37 +0000 UTC View PostInside the grand Saejiko mansion, Yoko Saejiko, the spirited fifth-grader with a deep love for gaming, beamed with excitement. She had just received three brand-new games. While she wasn’t particularly interested in the Z-Man Super Sentai title (Huh Girls), Karate Bunny and SpongeBob had instantly caught her attention. Her eyes sparkled as she picked up the Karate Bunny box, its artwor...
2025-02-25 01:42:32 +0000 UTC View PostAfter Sawada triumphantly defeated the Dream Beat Em Up SpongeBob mode, he surveyed his options and decided to take on the final path in the game: SpongeBob Car. With a gleam of excitement in his eyes, he selected it, and the screen transitioned to a familiar scene.
Ms. Puff, SpongeBob’s perpetually stressed driving instructor, appeared with her stern yet exasperat...
2025-02-25 01:42:04 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 151: Sawada Playing SpongeBob Game 2
Sawada continued playing SpongeBob. After completing the Jellyfish Catching mini-game and beating Jellyfish King, he moved on to another path labeled "Working at the Krusty Krab!" Intrigued, he selected this path, and the scene transitioned to an interaction between Squidward and SpongeBob.
"SpongeBob, you need to follow the order list ex...
2025-02-25 01:41:19 +0000 UTC View PostSawada eagerly booted up the SpongeBob game on his ZEPS console, eyes wide with excitement as the title screen appeared. The colorful pixelated version of Bikini Bottom looked stunning, far exceeding what he expected from a ZEPS game. The graphics were crisp, detailed, and vibrant—comparable to Super Mario Bros. 3 from Zaboru's previous life. Sawada couldn't help but ma...
2025-02-24 01:06:43 +0000 UTC View PostSaturday, 25 January 1992
Time had passed since Zaboru's interview with TV Tokyo, and the reception from gamers had been overwhelmingly positive. Many saw him as a Mysterious ,charismatic and cool figure in the gaming industry. His confidence, passion for gaming, and mysterious helmeted persona had earned him admiration from fans across Japan. Some even referred ...
2025-02-24 01:06:01 +0000 UTC View PostFriday, 10 January 1992
After meeting with Ryan Miller of Emerald Wings, Zaboru spent two days in America, treating it like a mini vacation while also taking the opportunity to observe American culture in this world. Just as he expected, America in 1991 here was reminiscent of the early 1980s from his previous life, albeit with slightly better everyday technology...
2025-02-24 01:05:21 +0000 UTC View PostTuesday, January 7, 1992
After meeting with James Yoel, Zaboru held a crucial discussion with ZAGE's higher-ups to decide the next step regarding Emerald Wings. The consensus was clear—before sealing any deal, Zaboru needed to personally visit the United States and assess Emerald Wings' operations firsthand. Without hesitation, he called James that same day. James eagerly agreed,...
2025-02-23 11:04:58 +0000 UTC View PostFriday, January 3, 1992
Following the lively company celebration the day before, ZAGE employees returned to work with high spirits, knowing the weekend was just around the corner. Their enthusiasm translated into efficient work as they focused on the January release of two highly anticipated games: "Z-Man" and "SpongeBob," as well as Ayumi Games' "Karate Bunny." With everything pro...
2025-02-23 11:04:25 +0000 UTC View PostAfter the high-level meeting concluded, Zaboru wasted no time in heading to the main event of the evening. He stepped onto the small stage in the company’s event hall, where employees were already gathered, chatting excitedly. With a bright smile, he raised his microphone and addressed everyone.
“Hello, everyone! Thank you for all your hard work and dedication. Today, we celebr...
2025-02-23 11:03:51 +0000 UTC View PostAs the meeting continued, Zaboru turned on the projector, displaying detailed statistics of ZAGE's performance in 1991. He gestured toward the screen and began his presentation.
"So, as you all know, ZAGE was officially established in August 1991, but we only launched our business operations on September 19, 1991. Now, let's take a look at the numbers."
The attendees sat up s...
2025-02-23 11:02:57 +0000 UTC View PostAs the meeting commenced, Zaboru cleared his throat and addressed the team with a confident smile. "First, I want to discuss the structure of our company leadership. As you all know, each of you here holds a key position: Shinsuke-san as Head of Marketing, Kudou as Head of Legal Affairs, Yugo as Head of Game Quality Control, Yuna as Head of Game Development, and Sayuri-san managing both ...
2025-02-23 11:02:16 +0000 UTC View PostThursday, January 2, 1992 - Morning
The holiday season had ended, and one by one, the employees of ZAGE returned to the office. According to company policy, employees had to work for six months before they could take their first paid leave. Despite this, Zaboru wanted to celebrate the beginning of the year, allowing his employees to ease back into work rather tha...
2025-02-23 11:01:18 +0000 UTC View PostFriday, January 1, 1992
After celebrating New Year’s with his family and Ayumi, Zaboru quickly returned to work. The holiday festivities were almost over, and now he was focused on ZAGE’s future. He spent the morning planning new games, advancing the handheld division, and laying out the groundwork for a PC gaming sector within ZAGE. The clock neared 11:00 AM when the phone on ...
2025-02-22 23:35:46 +0000 UTC View PostThursday, December 31st - Night
The New Year was approaching, and Zaboru had returned home to celebrate with his family. His girlfriend, Ayumi, had expressed interest in joining, and he gladly agreed. The house was bustling with activity as preparations were in full swing.
In the backyard, Zanichi was busy setting up a large table, filling it with beer and an assortment of dr...
2025-02-22 23:14:45 +0000 UTC View PostTuesday, December 31, 1991 - Night
Kyotaro Shinomori, a man in his late 40s, was one of the leading figures in TOEI’s Tokusatsu department. Despite his age, his heart remained youthful, and he had always been fascinated by the idea of masked heroes saving the day—just like the American superheroes he admired in his youth. This passion had driven him to create...
2025-02-22 23:13:46 +0000 UTC View PostAfter Ayumi left, Zaboru continued jotting down notes and brainstorming ideas for his handheld console. However, as he scribbled, another thought crossed his mind—the supposed king of gaming platforms, the master race of gaming itself: the personal computer!
PC development in this era was progressing similarly to 1991 in his previous life. Windows 3.0 was already out, MS-DOS was ...
2025-02-22 23:13:13 +0000 UTC View Post