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An independent team located in Tokyo creating original board games. 東京を拠点にオリジナルのボードゲームを制作しています。 #Jisogi #Eldertide #Fomo www.esper.games

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JISOGI 1.5: Campaign Complete! 🎉
Huge thanks to everyone! This was our biggest Kickstarter yet, and we’re floored by your support.❤️‍🔥
The Pledge Manager on Hive will open in a few hours! Watch your inbox to finalize your order or add extra copies.
Thank you!!!!

05.03.2026 10:52 — 👍 6    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
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Only 1 day left for JISOGI: Anime Studio Tycoon 1.5!
Pre-order 1.5, the Upgrade Pack, or add Eldertide to your pledge before it's too late.
We’ve surpassed 2,700 backers for the first time! Thank you all!
The campaign closes March 5 at 7:30 PM JST.
Get it here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/esp...

04.03.2026 12:34 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Only 2 days left for the JISOGI 1.5 Kickstarter! Get the game at a discount, grab the Upgrade Pack, or add Eldertide to your pledge.

We hit 2,000+ backers for the first time—thank you! (2500 now!!!)

Campaign closes March 5th at 7:30 PM Japan Time. Check the link in bio to join us!

03.03.2026 09:34 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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We’re entering the final days of JISOGI 1.5 Kickstarter campaign!
This is your last chance to get the game at a discounted price. If you already own the Founders Edition, you can pre-order the 1.5 Upgrade Pack to play with the new rules!
Campaign ends on March 5th at 7:30 PM JST. Link in bio!

02.03.2026 10:17 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Jisogi 1.5 New Version | How to Play + Review | Anime Studio Tycoon Board Game
YouTube video by Circat Jisogi 1.5 New Version | How to Play + Review | Anime Studio Tycoon Board Game

New video out showcasing the 1.5 Update version of JISOGI from @esperbgs.bsky.social, introducing the new changes.

Its reprint campaign has less than a week left on kickstarter. This is an incredibly thematic worker placement #boardgame with the most beautiful art ✨

youtu.be/rPKba4HTaKY?...

27.02.2026 23:49 — 👍 4    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0

Thank you for the great review!

02.03.2026 01:43 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Thank you!!

02.03.2026 01:42 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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A huge thank you! The JISOGI 1.5 Kickstarter is nearly over, and it’s officially our most successful project yet.
As a small indie studio, every game is a massive mountain to climb. Your support keeps us going, and we can’t wait for what’s next! We couldn't do it without you. 🙏

27.02.2026 12:07 — 👍 5    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Final week for JISOGI: Anime Studio Tycoon 1.5 on Kickstarter!
See the new rules & components in this timelapse. Get Edition 1.5, the Upgrade Pack for Founders, or add Eldertide to your pledge!
Link in bio to secure your copy before March 5th!
#JISOGI #boardgames #kickstarter

26.02.2026 12:23 — 👍 9    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 1

Thank you!!

25.02.2026 12:52 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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🎨JISOGI Artist Intro: 憂(Yuu) (@yuu_arcadiaart)

Our 3rd guest artist brings breathtaking detail and a unique fantasy atmosphere to JISOGI! ✨ Her work captures an ethereal world we knew was perfect for our cards.
Which anime does her style remind you of? 😄

#jisogi #anime #boardgame #kickstarter

24.02.2026 12:52 — 👍 6    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 2
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🌊 ELDERTIDE UPDATE! 🌊

We’ve fused the player and score boards for a sleeker setup and redesigned the box! (More details in Update #9 on the Kickstarter page)
To perfect these components and finish extra playtesting, delivery is shifting back 1-2 months.

Thanks for your support and patience!

18.02.2026 12:55 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Meet JISOGI’s lead artist, Senkawa Teien! 🎨

An incredibly talented illustrator, she’s the creative force behind our iconic Trend cards, character designs, and "Script Parts" stickers.

JISOGI: Anime Studio Tycoon 1.5 is live on Kickstarter! Link in bio!
#jisogi #anime #boardgame

16.02.2026 12:19 — 👍 6    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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1,600 backers reached! We are absolutely blown away, and we are officially bringing back the print inside the top lid and the localized UV finish on the outside of the box. We shared all the specifics in Update #3 along with many other details about the game, so please head over and check it out!

13.02.2026 12:55 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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¡Hola! 🇪🇸

Exciting news for our Spanish-speaking fans: JISOGI 1.5 Spanish Edition is officially coming, published by the fantastic team at Synergic Games

If you’ve been waiting to build your anime empire in Spanish, now is the time. Check out their crowdfunding campaign on Kick&Go.

12.02.2026 10:25 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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JISOGI Artist Spotlight: Eisuke Gou @eisukegou.bsky.social 🎨

Working with Eisuke was incredible. These "Dark Fantasy" sketches (inspired by AoT) perfectly capture that sense of relentless danger and powerlessness.

JISOGI: Anime Studio Tycoon 1.5 is LIVE on Kickstarter!
Link in bio!

10.02.2026 11:29 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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JISOGI 1.5 Kickstarter Week 1 Recap!

We funded in under 2 hours and just hit 1,300+ backers! We’re speechless. Thank you for the incredible support!

The campaign ends March 5, and ELDERTIDE is available as an add-on!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/esp...

09.02.2026 09:57 — 👍 0    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
Jisogi Anime Studio Tycoon Board Game

Jisogi Anime Studio Tycoon Board Game

Jisogi Anime Studio Tycoon is awesome!

Beautiful anime style art, good quality production plus my favourite worker placement mechanic. Just can’t get enough of Japanese theme board games. 🎌

#boardgames #tabletopgames #boardgamesky

03.12.2025 09:34 — 👍 6    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
jisogi and components

jisogi and components

dinosaur world and components

dinosaur world and components

tidal blades and components

tidal blades and components

dice hospital and components

dice hospital and components

medium euro that looks fucking gorgeous - one of my favorite genres

26.12.2025 12:31 — 👍 34    🔁 5    💬 3    📌 1

Photos are beautiful!

09.02.2026 02:45 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
Jisogi: Anime Studio Tycoon by @esperbgs.bsky.social

Jisogi: Anime Studio Tycoon by @esperbgs.bsky.social

Jisogi: Anime Studio Tycoon by @esperbgs.bsky.social

27.01.2026 22:30 — 👍 6    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0
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❗️🗞️❗️De la localisation !!!!
🖌️ Jisogi en VF dans sa version 1.5 chez Don't Panic Games
📗 The Voynich Puzzle chez Pixie Games
tous les détails sur www.boardgame.fr
#j2s #bgg #boardgames

31.01.2026 07:42 — 👍 8    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 1
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This bleakly comedic board game lets you overwork yourself running an anime studio JISOGI is a worker placement board game about running an anime studio, and the painful sacrifices that workers make to produce art.

I've covered many board games writing for @wargamer.com and JISOGI by @esperbgs.bsky.social may be the most thought provoking.

You're running an anime studio and the game spares no expense demonstrating the stress, passion, and pain that goes into creating art.

www.wargamer.com/board-games/...

07.02.2026 22:00 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0

Thank you for the review!

09.02.2026 01:13 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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JISOGI 1.5 is going strong on Kickstarter!

Missed the previous campaign? Now is your chance!

- JISOGI Edition 1.5
- Upgrade Pack (for Founders Edition owners) 

- Bundle with ELDERTIDE (add-on) to save on shipping!

Back the campaign here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/esp...
#jisogi

05.02.2026 09:45 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Funded under two hours!! Thank you all!!

04.02.2026 04:45 — 👍 4    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Thank you for the kind word!

04.02.2026 04:44 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Hope to know if you liked the new rules!!

04.02.2026 04:44 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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🚨 JISOGI: ANIME STUDIO TYCOON 1.5 IS LIVE! 🚨

After 8,000+ copies sold, we’re back with a refined edition! Manage a struggling anime studio, hire talent, and balance creative ambition with financial survival.

LINK: www.kickstarter.com/projects/esp...

#jisogi #kickstarter #boardgames #anime

03.02.2026 10:40 — 👍 6    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 1

Launching TOMORROW, Feb 3!!!
(And yes, the Trend Cards still have metallic foil in this 1.5 edition!).
Follow the campaign and get notified the moment we go live!
#JISOGI #BoardGames #Kickstarter

02.02.2026 09:35 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0