# Asobi System

> Asobi System is a VC fund in Harajuku backing SNS and Video. See 2 investments, check sizes, portfolio and contact details. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Harajuku, Japan
- Total investments: 2
- Last investment: Feb 2022
- Lead investor: 0%
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asobisystem
- X (Twitter): https://www.twitter.com/asobisystem
- Website: http://asobisystem.com/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/asobisystem

Asobi System is a VC fund in Harajuku focused on SNS and Video. Japanese pop culture entertainment. Manages Japanese pop artists like Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, and produces Harajuku KAWAii, and other events.

## Contacts

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## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SNS | 1 | 50% |
| Video | 1 | 50% |
| Beauty | 1 | 50% |
| Content | 1 | 50% |
| Farming | 1 | 50% |

11 industries tracked in total.

## Team

| Name | Title | Investments | Profile |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Yusuke Nakagawa | Representative Director and Founder | 2 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/yusuke-nakagawa |

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| ARK | ARK specializes in the research, development, and manufacturing of land-based aquaculture equipment for sustainable fish farming. |  | Seed | Feb 16, 2022 |  |
| C Channel | C Channel operates a lifestyle video media platform targeting women, offering content in fashion, beauty, food, and parenting. Its services include influencer marketing and e-commerce operations. It empowers women by combining media, commerce, and technology.​ | $70.9M | Seed | Apr 10, 2015 |  |

2 of 2 investments shown.

## Co-investors
- [Aqua Clara Lemon Gas Holdings](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/aqua-clara-lemon-gas-holdings) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
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## FAQ

### What does Asobi System invest in?

Asobi System invests primarily in SNS, Video and Beauty startups, most often at Seed stage. Most of the 2 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in Japan. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

### How do I contact Asobi System?

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### Who are the partners at Asobi System?

The team at Asobi System includes Yusuke Nakagawa (Representative Director and Founder). The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.

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