AN : this will be Official ZAGE Tower Floor explaination
Sunday 9 March 1999
Right now, on TV Tokyo, a special feature show titled "Inside ZAGE Tower Japan" is capturing the attention of viewers nationwide. This program had been teased with multiple short promos and intriguing snippets since last week, sparking widespread curiosity and excitement. Fans of the tech industry, anime, and corporate innovation have all been eagerly waiting for the full broadcast.
The show airs at 1:00 PM on Sunday, a strategic time slot chosen right after the major anime programming blocks on TV Tokyo have concluded for the day. This means most families and young audiences are already tuned in, making it a prime opportunity to showcase something fresh and inspiring.
Currently, the program is underway, and it's hosted by none other than Take Yusei—one of Japan's most charismatic and recognizable TV personalities. Take is not only known for his charm and sharp hosting skills, but also for his surprising technical knowledge. He has a solid understanding of consumer electronics and has done several segments on how corporations in Japan operate, making him the perfect choice for guiding audiences through the inner workings of ZAGE. With his combination of humor, professionalism, and insightful commentary, Take sets the stage for what promises to be an unforgettable look inside one of Japan's most innovative companies.
Now Take Yusei smiled brightly at the camera, his enthusiasm immediately infectious. "Ohh, welcome everyone! Today we have something truly special—an exclusive tour inside the infamous ZAGE Tower, one of the most talked-about and iconic buildings in all of Japan! And right now, we're joined by none other than the man behind it all, the visionary himself—Zaboru Renkonan!"
The camera shifted as Zaboru stepped into frame with calm confidence. He wore a sharp, understated suit, and greeted Take with a warm smile and a firm handshake. "Morning, Take. Hope you're having a good day," Zaboru said casually, his presence grounding the segment with a quiet authority.
"Better now that you're here!" Take replied with a grin, already excited. "Let's not waste any time—let's head inside and see what makes ZAGE Tower so special."
With that, the two men entered the front doors of ZAGE Tower, and the camera followed closely behind. The lobby instantly caught the eye—grand, high-ceilinged, and filled with life. Colorful statues, dynamic big screen, and framed posters of ZAGE's most beloved characters lined the walls and stood proudly throughout the space. It felt like walking into a monument dedicated to creativity and imagination.
Take looked around with wide eyes. "Wow! This ground floor is so vibrant—like walking into a theme park! I count... What, two receptionists up front? And quite a few security staff too. But what really stands out are the characters everywhere. What's the reason behind this design choice?"
Zaboru chuckled, clearly amused. "Honestly? Because it looks awesome. That's the main reason. But more than that—it brings energy and joy. Our employees love walking into a space that reminds them what they're building every day. Visitors feel it too. It's part of the ZAGE spirit."
Take laughed heartily. "That's such a simple yet powerful answer. I love it. The vibe here already feels different—it's not just a workplace. It feels alive."
Then both began exploring ZAGE's first couple of Floors .
The first floor is designated as the Administrative Offices Floor, which houses the employees responsible for the day-to-day maintenance and operational management of ZAGE Tower. The layout of the floor is sleek and minimalistic, with a modern office atmosphere that balances efficiency and comfort. Each section is well-labeled and equipped with digital dashboards, and there's even a small lounge area for breaks. This floor accommodates around 35 employees who make up the core administrative team, ensuring the building runs like clockwork.
Moving up to the 2nd floor, we arrive at the Finance Department—considered one of the most vital teams within the ZAGE ecosystem. Led by the sharp and composed Sayuri Yamaguchi, this department handles everything from budgeting, forecasting, accounting, to strategic investment planning for ZAGE and its subsidiaries. The office space is slightly larger and busier, with rows of well-organized desks, multiple conference rooms for financial reviews, and a secure archive room for sensitive documents. In total, around 120 employees work here, making it one of the densest floors in terms of personnel, and it hums with the quiet intensity of high-level financial operations.
Then the 3rd floor is home to the Marketing Division, led by the highly creative and energetic Shinsuke Yamaguchi. This team consists of approximately 110 employees, although most of them are rarely stationed at the office. Instead, they are constantly out in the field—attending events, managing campaigns, overseeing brand activations, and coordinating with external partners and media outlets. Their office space reflects this mobile nature, featuring flexible workstations, collaborative zones, and a digital control center used for monitoring real-time marketing data, trends, and feedback from the public.
Like Usual offices, the 4th floor is intentionally left skipped.
The 5th floor houses the Legal Department of ZAGE Japan. This division is led by the sharp and thorough Kurugiya Dousuke. With a team of 75 employees, the department handles contract negotiations, compliance issues, IP protection, and legal disputes. The office layout is quiet and professional, designed for focus and confidentiality, with several secured conference rooms and a legal archive library maintained on-site.
Up next, the 6th floor is dedicated to the Subsidiary Management Team, headed by Yuna Kanai. This division oversees all of ZAGE's owned and affiliated companies across Japan and internationally, ensuring synergy and alignment between core ZAGE strategy and each branch operation. The 68 employees here serve as liaisons between subsidiaries, tracking performance, delivering reports, and handling logistics, HR compliance, and culture integration across company boundaries.
Finally, the 7th floor is occupied by the Licensing Division—one of the newest and fast-growing arms of ZAGE. Led by Shinji Spencer This team is responsible for managing the usage of ZAGE's intellectual properties, negotiating partnerships, approving merchandise or adaptations, and initiating licensing talks with third-party brands. With 70 employees, the team combines legal acumen, branding sensitivity, and business foresight. The floor has a showroom space where mockups of licensed products are displayed, and even a mini recording room for promotional pitches and voice sample testing.
The departments on the 5th, 6th, and 7th floors—Legal, Subsidiary Management, and Licensing—work closely together due to the nature of their responsibilities often overlapping. Legal frequently supports Licensing with contract review and IP protection, while Subsidiary Management relies on both Legal and Licensing when handling international expansions or third-party collaborations. Their collaboration is essential to ensure that ZAGE's intellectual property, global partnerships, and corporate governance are aligned and handled with precision across all fronts.
The 8th floor houses the Human Resources Department, the team responsible for recruitment, employee onboarding, and internal resource management across all departments in ZAGE Tower. Led by Shun Midorikawa, this floor is where hiring decisions are made, performance evaluations are tracked, and employee welfare programs are designed and implemented. The space itself features open meeting rooms for interviews, a training zone for orientation sessions, and a feedback center where employees can voice concerns or suggest improvements. Despite being an administrative function, the HR team here plays a vital role in maintaining ZAGE's unique work culture and employee satisfaction.
The 9th floor is something quite special—a dedicated "Prayer Room" floor. In a show of deep respect for diversity and inclusivity, ZAGE has constructed multiple small, private prayer spaces on this floor to accommodate employees of various religious backgrounds. Each room is clean, quiet, and equipped for the needs of different faiths, such as mats, seating, or directional indicators. A shared reflection lounge also exists for those who simply want to meditate or rest their mind. This floor stands as a testament to ZAGE's commitment to honoring every individual's beliefs and personal practices.
Moving higher, the 10th and 11th floors are dedicated to Research and Hardware Development. Combined, these two floors accommodate roughly 100 employees working on the forefront of ZAGE's hardware innovation. From prototype consoles to internal component testing and efficiency optimization, these floors are filled with engineers, designers, and technical project leads collaborating on the future of ZAGE's physical tech. The floors include multiple secured lab areas, prototype testing rooms, and even a controlled soundproof chamber used for hardware acoustics. It's one of the busiest segments of the tower, always humming with quiet urgency.
Then comes the 12th floor—home to the elite CTO Hardware Specialist Team, known internally as the Zanichi Unit. This team was handpicked and built by ZAGE's CTO, Zanichi Renkonan, who also happens to be Zaboru's father. Unlike the larger hardware team below, the Zanichi Unit is much smaller but laser-focused on top-level innovation, experimentation, and high-security designs. The workspace has a minimalist yet high-tech look, filled with whiteboards covered in complex schematics and high-end tools custom-built for R&D.
Throughout the show, each of these floors is presented with a raw and unfiltered lens. Viewers see employees deeply engaged in their work—focused, collaborative, and in sync with one another. Zaboru himself offers insights on each department, explaining not just their function but their impact on ZAGE's greater ecosystem. It gives the audience a rare glimpse into how innovation and culture come together behind the scenes of one of Japan's most admired companies.
Then, as the tour finally reached the 12th floor and the show neared its conclusion, Take Yusei turned to Zaboru with genuine admiration in his voice. "What an impressive work environment," he said, sounding deeply impressed. It wasn't just a throwaway line—he meant it. Throughout the tour, not a single employee looked stressed or disengaged. They weren't pretending to enjoy their work for the camera—many even smiled and laughed naturally during interviews, talking about their roles and praising the work-life balance they experienced daily. It was rare, almost unheard of in the Japanese corporate scene, and it left a strong impression on Take.
The ZAGE offices radiated a sense of calm focus and mutual respect. Employees worked with gusto, energy, and genuine enthusiasm—not because they were pressured to, but because the environment empowered them to do their best. What truly amazed Take Yusei, however, was how employees reacted when Zaboru entered a room. Rather than freezing up or stiffening in fear like one might expect around a high-ranking executive, they looked at him with admiration and warmth. Some even waved or called out his name casually.
Zaboru greeted each of them in return with an easy smile, often chuckling at their jokes or making one of his own. It was clear he wasn't just a CEO—he was someone deeply embedded in the fabric of the workplace culture. To Take's astonishment, Zaboru even remembered the names of every single employee they passed. It wasn't just polite acknowledgment; he recalled what projects they were on, even small personal facts. It was extraordinary.
Take looked around one more time, quietly absorbing the energy of the floor, before turning back to Zaboru with a thoughtful expression. The question he was about to ask had likely crossed the minds of many viewers watching from home.
"How do you achieve this?" he asked, tilting his head with curiosity. "Because, let's be honest—right now in Japan, most companies still cling to the outdated belief that employees must work to the bone while receiving minimal rewards. But here at ZAGE, things feel completely different. The work schedule is flexible, employees can take time off when needed without fear, and you're giving them substantial bonuses.
Not to mention the incredible perks—comprehensive health insurance, an in-house gym, mental health support systems, even daily meals and access to recreational activities. Honestly, how are you making this work? How can you offer so much without compromising performance or profitability?
And on top of all that, how can you remember every single employee's name and details? That's something I've never seen before, not even in much smaller companies."
Zaboru chuckled and leaned back in his seat, his tone thoughtful but calm. "Well, it's simple really. At ZAGE, we truly value our manpower—our people. They're human beings, not machines. Every one of them has a life outside of work, and I respect that deeply. That's the foundation of everything we do here. All we ask from them is professionalism and commitment to getting the work done. Beyond that, we never expect anyone to fake a smile or pretend to be someone they're not. If someone's tired, they can take a break. If they need a day off, it's granted without guilt. People aren't cogs—they're creators, thinkers, builders."
He paused for a second, then smiled. "And why do I remember all of my employees? Because they're important to me. Every single one of them contributes to this vision we've built together. Knowing their names, their stories, even their small quirks—it's not a chore, it's a joy," he thought to himself with a faint smile, I'm blessed—or cursed, depending on how you see it—with this memory dive ability. Once I see or hear something, it's imprinted forever. A single conversation, a passing name, a minor detail—none of it fades. Maybe that's why I remember every one of them. Because I can. And because they matter.
Take Yusei burst into laughter, visibly impressed. "That's... amazing. It all makes sense now." He clapped his hands together and stood with renewed energy. "But hey, before we wrap things up—I want to see the infamous four buildings next to ZAGE Tower. They're still part of the main complex, right? Let's go!"
Zaboru then guided Take Yusei toward the four infamous auxiliary buildings that are also part of the greater ZAGE Tower complex. Each one serves a unique function and contributes to the lifestyle ecosystem ZAGE has cultivated for its employees.
On the front-left side of the tower sits the ZAGE Tavern, a modern restaurant designed with both comfort and community in mind. ZAGE employees receive special discounts here, including access to exclusive set menus offering healthy, hearty, and affordable meals. There's also a budget-friendly menu option tailored for interns and junior staff. The Tavern is open to the public as well, and has quickly become a local hotspot due to its combination of high-quality food and stylish interior. It's not uncommon for industry outsiders to visit hoping to catch a glimpse of ZAGE employees during their lunch break.
Directly across from the Tavern stands one of the largest official ZAGE Stores in Japan. It sells a wide array of merchandise—from Game Consoles , Games , T-shirts and figures to collector's items, posters, and even limited-edition ZAGE gear only available at this flagship location. Fans of ZAGE's franchises line up daily.
On the front-right side of the tower lies the ZAGE GYM, a full-scale fitness facility that's become legendary within the company. It's outfitted with state-of-the-art training machines, weightlifting stations, group class rooms, and recovery areas. What makes it truly iconic, however, is Toji Bakurou—the famously kind yet strict instructor known for his beast-like physique and disciplined routines. He's something of a ZAGE celebrity himself. All ZAGE employees are required to attend at least two gym sessions a week, a policy aimed at promoting long-term health and stress management.
Next to the gym is the ZAGE Tower Arcade—a large and vibrant game center filled wall-to-wall with ZAGE-developed arcade cabinets, Dance Dance Revolution 2, Guitar Hero , Tekken , Street Fighter 2 House of the Dead and many more. Open to both employees and the public, it's a haven for arcade enthusiasts and retro gaming fans alike.
The show featured live footage of employees casually enjoying these facilities—grabbing a quick lunch, sweating through workouts, browsing merchandise, or laughing with friends over a round of arcade games. The footage was natural and unscripted, reinforcing the show's earlier theme: ZAGE is not just a company—it's a thriving cultural environment.
These auxiliary buildings represent the non-developer wings of ZAGE Tower, designed to support, entertain, and empower staff across every division. As this episode wraps up its focus on the lifestyle and support infrastructure, the next broadcast promises a deeper look into the beating heart of ZAGE—its developer floors, where the core of its innovation truly begins.
To be continued...
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