[TGS 2026] AZSTOKE Booth Report! From Developing Original Microphone Covers to Recording Sessions Where They Actually Bought a Mountain—A Commitment to Unparalleled Sound Quality

The " Tokyo Game Show 2026 " (hereinafter " TGS2026" ), a gaming festival, was held for four days from Thursday, September 17, 2026, through Sunday, September 20, 2026.
In this report, we’ll take a look at the " AZSTOKE " booth!

"AZSTOKE" Booth Report! Would They Even Buy a Mountain for the Sake of Game Sound!?

" AZSTOKE " specializes in the recording, production, and implementation of game sound.
The company was founded in 2019 and is led by Kentaro Nakajima, who was previously involved in the production of titles such as *Resident Evil 2* in Capcom’s sound department.

AZSTOKE’s defining feature is, without a doubt, its dedication to sound.
To solve the problem of not being able to produce sounds suitable for the dynamic scenes required in games using conventional recording booths, the company went so far as to purchase a 2,000 tsubo mountain in Yamanashi.
Through processes such as manually dropping steel beams lifted by 8-metric-ton heavy machinery, they produce sounds that are as realistic and original as possible.

This is an original microphone cover developed by AZSTOKE.
Recording the sound of rain—a frequent requirement in games—has always been a challenge: outdoor recording risks damaging precision equipment, while indoor recording picks up unwanted building noises.
However, this microphone cover is a groundbreaking invention that allows for clear sound recording while protecting the microphone!
Furthermore, it has made sound recording in harsh environments—such as deep within the jungle—much easier, clearly demonstrating its practicality.

CEO Nakajima says his goal is always to create new sounds.
We’ll definitely be keeping an eye on AZSTOKE’s future endeavors!
That wraps up our report from the “AZSTOKE” booth!

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