We make the movies you want to see.
We make the movies you want to see.
Do you want to invest in your favorite movie?
Do you want to bring the movie you want to make to life?
Do you want to turn your life into a movie?
We at our company, having produced various movies, dramas, and video works, will make your “movie dreams” come true, whatever form they may take.
Not sure what “film production” specifically involves? No worries! We will fully support you.
Why not make the movie you want to see, the movie you want to realize, together with us?
Three Patterns of Movie Production
<1> Invest in movies produced by BIGONE, a group of movie professionals.
By investing in the works of BIGONE, which has mainly produced special effects works, and has produced numerous movies, dramas, and video works, you will be able to be involved in movie production. If you would like to be involved in the production of high-end special effects movies, please feel free to consult us.
<2> Concrete realization of the movie you want to make
If you have the film rights to an existing work, but don’t know how to make it into a movie…
If there is a source material you want to adapt into a movie, but don’t know where to take it…
Leave it to us. We will provide you with a concrete plan to realize your vision.
<3> Request for autobiographical movie production
If you want to leave a record of your life so far or create a story about the history of your company…
We can make your wishes come true. From compiling the script to the actual filming, we will support you in every step of the process.
Comprehensive support based on our track record of film production!
・We can handle your project from the planning, original story, and script stages.
・We can arrange theaters and distribution channels for your movie.
・We can suggest accounting methods for your investment.
・We can coordinate with overseas production systems.
・We can propose merchandising tied to the movie.
BIGONE is a unique film studio that deviates from the Japanese film industry norm and opens the door to film production.
BIGONE is a unique production studio that combines film production with special effects (CG, VFX, and special makeup) all in-house. With dedicated departments for planning and development, special makeup, CG, and VFX, we handle most of the main production parts of a film, including scriptwriting, design, VFX, CG, and special makeup. Our goal is to be a new kind of film studio that utilizes the internet and groupware. |
Regarding the production system
Support for film production from various stages, from planning and development to production.
BIGONE has a system in place that allows for seamless execution of the entire process of film production, from planning and development to production. Our team of highly skilled staff works collaboratively to create high-end, efficient video content. We provide support for film production from various stages, including starting from scratch, bringing in original works, and undertaking production from the script stage.
A film production studio specializing in special effects and hero films.
While there are various film production companies, BIGONE is a studio that specializes in special effects and hero films. Our VFX, CG, and special effects departments, which are part of our group, have received high praise both domestically and internationally. There is no other film production company in Japan that has these departments in-house, making this a unique strength of BIGONE.
Merchandising linked to movies.
In addition to movie production, BIGONE can handle paid online distribution, Blu-ray, DVD sales, and merchandising in-house. We will propose a sales plan that keeps the cost of intermediary margins for selling video works and related products, which support the recovery of production costs, to a minimum.
Past Production Achievements
Works of Junya Okabe prior to starting the BIGONE Group.
D
Production Year: 1999
Genre: Original special effects video
At the request of a film distribution company, GAGA, Junya Okabe took charge of production, scriptwriting, and direction (his first video direction). Buildup, Co., Ltd., a company headed by Okabe at that time, was in charge of film production.
D is a completely original work and features a dark world view and the main character dressed in combat suits, which still attracts a strong following.
After enjoying high popularity at the “Tokyo Fantastic Film Festival”, D was released on DVD.
It was also released in the United States under the title, “Dark Soldier D”.
SPECTER
Production Year: 2005
Genre: Special effects film
A game company, Konami, requested Junya Okabe to produce, write scripts, and direct the film.
Buildup, Co., Ltd., a company headed by Okabe at that time, took charge of film production.
The film was marketed in conjunction with the sale of special effects character visual products (DVD) and character goods as a single package. Figures were sold at special effects events for a limited time. Junya also took charge of a prototype model of figures.
Uchuu Daisakusen Choco Vader
Production Year: 2001
Genre: Candy toy series, game, television animation series
For the first time under Buildup Co., Ltd., Junya Okabe took charge of the production of character visuals and toys linked to this series.
He planned and designed candy toys and visuals to sell UFO and alien figures included with candies in convenience stores.
From season one through four, fifty types of figures featuring aliens and UFOs were sold as candy toys. After that, Uchuu Daisakusen Choco Vader became a game for the Game Boy (Nintendo) at that time, arcade games, and toys. A television animation (the first television program produced using Flash) was also broadcast on Fuji TV.
Works of Junya Okabe with Tsuburaya Productions
Mega Monster Battle: Ultra Galaxy Legend The Movie
Production Year: 2009
Genre: Full-length theatrical movie
This film attracted attention for the first appearance of the new characters “Ultraman Zero” and “Ultraman Belial”, as well as the heavy use of full CG production by filming entirely with a green background and wire stunts, offering a new look to the previous Ultraman series. The film was screened in China in 2011 and became the highest-grossing film in the history of Japanese films screened in China. Junya Okabe took charge of production, screenwriting, and visual supervision.
Ultraman Mebius Side Story: Ghost Reverse
Production Year: 2009
Genre: Original special effects video
It is the third sequel of a side story OV for a television special effects series titled “Ultraman Mebius” (First part and second part).
The story serves as a prequel to “Mega Monster Battle: Ultra Galaxy Legend The Movie” produced around the same time. As with the film, it was filmed entirely with a green background featuring the heavy use of wire stunts.
Junya Okabe took charge of overall production.
Ultra Galaxy Mega Monster Battle: Never Ending Odyssey
Production Year: 2008
Genre: Television special effects series
Never Ending Odyssey is the second television sequel to “Ultra Galaxy Mega Monster Battle”, which is linked to Bandai’s toy, the Data Carddass game, titled “Mega Monster Battle Ultra Monsters”.
Junya Okabe took charge of overall production.
Works of BIGONE Group
BRAVESTORM
Production Year: 2017
Genre: Full-length theatrical movie
This special effects film is a remake of the SF special effects shows, “Silver Mask” and “Super Robot Red Baron”, in the 70s.
It was produced by Junya Okabe who also offered scriptwriting and direction. BLAST took charge of film production.
BRAVESTORM is the first full-length theatrical movie produced by gathering all the talents of BLAST in CG, VFX, and special modeling.
This film was released in Toho Cinemas and other theaters across the nation, as well as theaters in five countries around the world.
©︎albatross japan
Zatoichi vs. Predator
Production Year: 2017
Genre: Short special effects film (fan movie)
Celebrating the miraculous year marking the 50th anniversary of the death of the original author of “Zatoichi”, Kan Shimozawa, the 20th anniversary of the death of the actor Shintaro Katsu, and the 30th anniversary of the release of the movie “Predator”, BLAST created this non-profit fan movie.
Junya Okabe oversaw production, screenwriting, and direction. BLAST filmed it in three days at its in-house film production studio.
It was released on Vimeo and YouTube and received high acclaim from around the world.
Ringori-kun
Production Year: 2022
Genre: Drama Series
A short drama series featuring “Ringori-kun,” the corporate character of the major moving company “Apple Moving Center.” Along with special episodes linked to a giveaway campaign, a total of seven episodes were produced and released on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok.
©︎apple Inc. / BLAST Inc.
CAT SHIT ONE -THE ANIMATED SERIES-
Production Year: 2010
Genre: Full CG animation film
This film work was produced as a full CG animation based on a manga series of the same title illustrated by Motofumi Kobayashi. CEO Junya Okabe of the company served as a producer.
The entire HD video was streamed on YouTube for free for a limited time, which attracted attention for its unprecedented promotion at that time.It also attracted worldwide attention after being nominated as the only Japanese film in the short animation category at the Ninth Annual “VES Awards” known as the top award in the CG industry in Hollywood, USA.
BLAST released a DVD and Blu-ray version, which became a major hit, selling over 30,000 copies.
©︎2010 Motofumi Kobayashi / Anima BLAST
BLADER
Production Year: 2020
Genre: Japanese-American Collaboration, Sci-Fi Series
A Hollywood collaborative sci-fi series.
A completely new work using “visual localization,” which replaces actors from various countries to localize the content. Junya Okabe took on the roles of producer, screenwriter, and director. The production was handled by BLAST.
Both Japanese and English versions were produced and released on Amazon Prime and YouTube.
Jumbo Monster GOMERA
Production Year: 2012
Genre: Short special effects series
This is a special effects show for children featuring monsters. Junya Okabe oversaw the planning and production of the film while BLAST was in charge of production.
Directors include Junya Okabe and an array of guest creators in the special effects industry for scriptwriting and direction.
Each episode was featured on “Televikun (Shogakukan)”, a magazine for children, in full color and recorded on a special DVD.
Episodes one through ten of Jumbo Monster Gomera are currently available on BLAST’s YouTube channel.
©︎BLAST Inc.
Maison de Castle
Production Year: 2012
Genre: Character special effects series
Maison de Castle was directed by Junya Okabe and produced by the Buildup’s studio.
It was produced as a “figumation”, which uses a combination of CG and puppet play.
Ball-jointed figures were manipulated and filmed with a blue background.
The materials were then processed digitally using a special effects filming technique called “Digital Rod Puppet”.
Ten five-minute episodes were produced. Maison de Castle was also produced in English and Korean and distributed around the world.
©︎BLAST Inc.
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Junya Okabe
CEO, Producer, Director
Born in Kanagawa, 1965, Junya Okabe started his career in the film industry at the age of 19.
He established Buildup, Co., Ltd., in 1989.
After working for the Sega Group and TYO Group, he assumed the position of executive vice president to oversee the creative division at Tsuburaya Productions in 2007.
At Tsuburaya, he worked on various new projects and resigned from his position after completing the production of a theatrical film. In 2010, Junya established a new film production company, IDA (Currently BLAST, Inc.).
Takumi Furuya
Cinematographer
The prominent photographer who shot “VERSUS”, “Azumi”, “GODZILLA FINAL WARS” “Crows Zero” and many more in Japan and Hollywood is skilled in filming action scenes.