All Brands Owned by Celsys, Inc.

Is Celsys a subsidiary of another company?
No. Celsys is an independent publicly traded Japanese software company. It is not part of any larger group; founder Kunihiko Narushima remains chairman and a significant shareholder, with the company operating autonomously in Tokyo.

Is Celsys publicly traded?
Yes. Celsys, Inc. trades on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth market under ticker 3663, where it has been listed since 2014. Its quarterly results are published through standard TSE disclosure.

When was Celsys founded?
Celsys was founded in 1991 in Tokyo by Kunihiko Narushima, initially developing e-book and digital document technology before launching ComicStudio in 2001 and Clip Studio Paint in 2012.

Who founded Celsys?
Kunihiko Narushima founded the company and continues to serve as chairman. He led its transition from electronic document technology into the creative software business that produced Clip Studio Paint.

What is Celsys's market position?
Celsys is the dominant provider of professional manga and comic creation software through Clip Studio Paint, the industry standard with more than 50 million registered users. It competes with Adobe, Procreate, and independent apps in digital art software.

Does Celsys own Clip Studio Paint?
Yes. Celsys developed and wholly owns Clip Studio Paint, which it launched in 2012 as the successor to its earlier ComicStudio product. The software is the company's flagship and primary revenue driver, sold directly through subscriptions and licenses.