Level 5

is an independent video game developer based out of Fukuoka, Japan. The company, which currently employs about 120 individuals, was founded in October 1998 by Akihiro Hino after he departed from the now defunct Japanese developer Riverhillsoft. Hino designs, plans and produces all of Level-5’s games, as well as serving as both President and CEO of the company.
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