Captain Tsubasa Manga Game Launches on Oasys Blockchain

Captain Tsubasa Game Launches on Oasys Blockchain

Japanese Manga-inspired game Captain Tsubasa has launched on the gaming blockchain Oasys offering 5,000 non-fungible tokens (NFTs) to players. The game is developed by Mint Town, Co., Ltd. and BLOCKSMITH&Co., a subsidiary of mobile gaming giant KLab Inc., in Japan.

Oasys Blockchain and Captain Tsubasa NFTs

Oasys is a decentralized blockchain gaming protocol with a dual-layer approach. Gamers can collect Captain Tsubasa NFTs by participating in the game, which offers an immersive experience where players can nurture and collect character NFTs from the original series.

Japan’s SoftBank as a Network Validator

In 2023, Japan’s SoftBank became an official network validator on Oasys, helping to verify transactions and maintain network stability. Captain Tsubasa is the latest major gaming publisher to join Oasys’ blockchain, which has institutional backing from companies like Bandai Namco Research, SEGA, Ubisoft, and others.

Japan’s Crypto Market and Gaming Growth

Japan’s cryptocurrency market plays a significant role in gaming growth, especially in play-to-earn games. The country’s interest in blockchain gaming is influenced by practices like poikatsu, a loyalty points culture. Web3 gaming protocols like Oasys are enabling developers to create reward-based games seamlessly.

Web3 Gaming Growth in 2024

Web3 gaming is experiencing rapid growth in 2024, attracting more VC investments. The blockchain gaming industry is expanding, with significant funding flowing into projects like Immutable, a Layer 2 for NFTs and blockchain gaming.