Nishimura Hiroyuki (西村博之) criticized on X the Japanese government’s policy of giving listed companies ¥1.5 billion in taxpayer funds to support the game industry. The article cites a Nihon Keizai Shimbun report headlined “Japanese game ‘Meccha Chameleon’ becomes a massive hit, selling 15 million copies worldwide.”
Businessman Nishimura Hiroyuki (西村博之), better known as “Hiroyuki,” posted on X on the 10th, criticizing the Japanese government’s policy of supporting the game industry. Referring to an era in which Japanese games can generate ¥10 billion in sales, he said it showed poor judgment to give listed companies ¥1.5 billion in taxpayer funds to have them make a mobile game. The post cited a Nihon Keizai Shimbun article covering a title that recorded 15 million copies sold worldwide.
The post prompted reactions on X, including comments questioning whether the use of public funds was tied to vested interests, as well as criticism that it focused only on success stories. A range of views was exchanged. Nishimura Hiroyuki’s (西村博之) comments have attracted attention in the broader debate over the government’s game-industry support measures.