About

Creativity Beyond Limits.

Into a world no one has ever seen

At the heart of Prime 1 Studio is one thing: challenge.

With outstanding 3D modeling, top-tier painting, planning that draws out the full appeal of each IP with deep respect for the original work, and above all a passion for always taking on the NEXT LEVEL, we go beyond limits, create value beyond imagination, and open the door to a world no one has ever seen.

That is what "Creativity Beyond Limits." means to us.

Mission / Vision / Values

Mission, Vision, Values

Mission
Make the world happy through art
Vision
Open up the NEXT LEVEL of hobby entertainment with love and courage

Values

  1. 1

    Create WOW!

    • Deliver what fans have been waiting for, plus the wonder and excitement that go beyond expectations.
    • In ideas, quality, experience, and service, create one-of-a-kind (PRIME ONE) value with craftsmanship and sincerity.
  2. 2

    Take Action for NEXT LEVEL

    • Say it, try it: start by taking action.
    • Go beyond who you were yesterday and take on the NEXT LEVEL.
    • Picture the success that lies beyond the challenge.
  3. 3

    Unite as One

    • We are one team. Through teamwork, make 1 + 1 = 10.
    • Value respect and gratitude, and build trust through your own actions.
    • Share our goals, support and celebrate one another, and grow together.

Company

Company Information

Company name
Prime 1 Studio Co., Ltd. (株式会社プライム1スタジオ)
Founded
March 30, 2012
CEO
Rie Matsumoto
Employees
170 (including overseas staff and part-timers)
Business
Planning, manufacturing, and sales of high-end statues
Head Office (Showroom)
6-36-2 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo 111-0032, Japan
Gallery Shop
Yurakucho Marui 7F, 2-7-1 Yurakucho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0006, Japan

History

History

  1. 2012

    Prime 1 Studio established

  2. 2013

    First PRIME 1 STATUE released: "Megatron"

    Megatron from "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" is announced as the first PRIME 1 STATUE. Its overwhelming detail and exceptional paintwork earn widespread acclaim from collectors worldwide.

  3. 2014

    "Statue of the Year 2014" award

    Megatron, released the previous year, wins "Statue of the Year 2014" on the major collectible website Statue Forum, propelling Prime 1 Studio into the spotlight of the collectible scene.

    Statue of the Year 2014 award plaque
  4. 2015

    Full-scale overseas expansion; DC Comics joins the lineup

    We strengthen our sales network centered on the Americas and Europe. Batman, who would become synonymous with Prime 1 Studio, makes his 3D debut with "Arkham Knight Batman," followed by a growing lineup of DC Comics characters.

    Arkham Knight Batman
  5. 2016

    Record-breaking releases

    Nearly 50 works are announced, more than the previous three years combined, solidifying our production foundation. The "Museum Masterline" series expands, and game characters join the lineup (photo: Kojima Productions' "Ludens").

    Ludens on display
  6. 2017

    Full-scale expansion into Japanese content

    In addition to popular American content, we embark on the full-scale creation of Japanese content, including titles like "Berserk."

    Berserk Guts statue
  7. 2018

    Head office moves to Shinkawa, Chuo-ku; San Diego Comic-Con and Japan Expo

    At San Diego Comic-Con and our debut at France's "Japan Expo," the quality and lineup of our products receive widespread acclaim.

  8. 2019

    Flagship "Shinjuku Gallery Shop" opens

    Our flagship store, where visitors can enjoy both gallery displays and shopping, opens at Shinjuku Marui Annex 7F.

    Storefront of the Shinjuku Gallery Shop
  9. 2020

    "Cutie1" launches; first "NEXT LEVEL SHOWCASE"

    The adorable, plush-like figure brand "Cutie1" is unveiled at Wonder Festival 2020 Winter. "NEXT LEVEL SHOWCASE," our online showcase delivering the latest news in stunning visuals, also begins.

    NEXT LEVEL SHOWCASE logo
  10. 2021

    "PRISMA WING" and "WEAREVERWiz" announced; head office moves to Asakusa, Taito-ku

    We announce the figure brand "PRISMA WING" and the apparel brand "WEAREVERWiz" (photo: PRISMA WING's mascot character "Prism").

    PRISMA WING mascot character "Prism"
  11. 2022

    10th anniversary; first Tokyo Comic Con appearance in five years

    To celebrate our 10th anniversary, we premiered a special edition of "NEXT LEVEL SHOWCASE X" on YouTube and returned to Tokyo Comic Con for the first time in five years. Our large-scale booth brought together more than 130 PRIME 1 STATUE pieces old and new, the full Cutie1 lineup, and PRISMA WING's first large-scale display, showing our ten years and what lies ahead (photo: 10th anniversary key visual).

    Prime 1 Studio 10th anniversary key visual: the "10 YEARS" emblem surrounded by statues from the past decade
  12. 2023

    PRIME 1 STATUE × PRISMA WING statues

    We brought to market statues that combine the strengths of our high-end statue brand PRIME 1 STATUE and PRISMA WING, our figure brand for characters from anime, games, and more. In February, we opened pre-orders for the 1/4 scale statue "Hatsune Miku 'Art by neco'," based on a concept by illustrator neco (photo).

    PRIME 1 STATUE × PRISMA WING "Hatsune Miku 'Art by neco'" 1/4 scale statue
  13. 2024

    "FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH" statues announced

    In the second part of NEXT LEVEL SHOWCASE XII: WORLD OF LIGHT AND CHAOS, we announced 1/4 scale statues of Cloud, Zack, and Sephiroth from "FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH" as the latest in SQUARE ENIX MASTERLINE, our line created together with Square Enix. Pre-orders opened in December (photo: Cloud and Sephiroth).

    SQUARE ENIX MASTERLINE "FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH" Cloud and Sephiroth
  14. 2025

    New brands "DYNAMIC ARTS" and "BUILD ART MASTERLINE" announced

    At NEXT LEVEL SHOWCASE XIV in June, we announced two new brands: DYNAMIC ARTS, action figures that fuse sculpture and articulation using the skills honed through our statues, and BUILD ART MASTERLINE, plastic model kits that distill statue quality and offer the joy of building. The first releases are Evangelion Unit-01, refined by Josh Nizzi, and Guts in the Berserker Armor from "Berserk" (photo, from left).

    DYNAMIC ARTS Evangelion Unit-01 and BUILD ART MASTERLINE Guts in the Berserker Armor
  15. 2026

    Gallery shop opens at Yurakucho Marui 7F

    In Yurakucho, with easy access from Tokyo Station and Ginza, we opened a shop where longtime collectors, newcomers to figures and hobbies, and visitors from Japan and around the world can experience Prime 1 Studio craftsmanship up close.

Access

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Head Office (Showroom)

6-36-2 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo 111-0032, Japan

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Prime 1 Studio Gallery Shop

Yurakucho Marui 7F, 2-7-1 Yurakucho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0006, Japan

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