Agumix

From the Audiovisual Identity Database, the motion graphics museum


Background

Agumix was an adult game company led by producer Tsuji Jimusho.



1st Logo (1989)

Visuals: On a black background, a rectangle is shown at the center containing the stylized italic "AGUMIX", with the bottom-left of the X extended. Below at the left is the red "SERIES" followed by a number, and the game version number next to it.

Variants:

  • On versions 2.0+ of Shiritsu Tantei Max - Sennyuu!! Nazo no Joshikou, the rectangle is filled in white with a red outline, "AGUMIX" is in blue, and "1" is next to "SERIES".
  • On Shoujo Tantei Rinn-chan no Jikenbo - Dennou Shoujo Densetsu, the rectangle is in a dark blue pattern with a lighter blue outline, "AGUMIX" is in light yellow, and "4" is next to "SERIES".

Technique: A still digital graphic.

Audio: None.

Availability: It is seen on the version 2 reissue of Shiritsu Tantei Max - Sennyuu!! Nazo no Joshikou and Shoujo Tantei Rinn-chan no Jikenbo - Dennou Shoujo Densetsu, both for PC-98.

2nd Logo (September 25, 1990)

Visuals: On a black background, the two slices of the blue "AGUMIX" text from before appear moving from the sides to the center. Once it is formed, a white streak passes from the left and bursts at the center of the X.

Technique: Computer animation.

Audio: None.

Availability: It is only seen on Pure My Dool for PC-98.

3rd Logo (1991)

Visuals: On a black background, the red text "AGUMIX" in a medieval-like font appears along with the lighter red "Presents" below.

Variant: On Shiritsu Tantei Max 2 - Master of Elemental, the red text is larger and sandwiched between two blue lines. No "Presents" text is shown.

Technique: A still digital graphic.

Audio: An ascending synth chime.

Availability: It is only seen on Caramel Quest - Meitenkyuu no Megamizou for PC-98.

4th Logo (1991)

Visuals: On a black background, the same "AGUMIX" is shown, but it is more larger and also sandwiched between two blue lines.

Technique: A still digital graphic.

Audio: None.

Availability: It is only seen on Shiritsu Tantei Max 2 - Master of Elemental for PC-98.

5th Logo (September 1, 1992-March 5, 1994)

Visuals: On a black background, slices slide from the left and right forming a red/orange/yellow gradient "AGUMIX". A shine then passes vertically on the logo.

Variants:

  • On the PC-98 versions of The Queen of Duellist Gaiden and both Alpha versions, the logo appears with a more elaborate shining effect, and then turns still.
  • On the FM Towns versions of The Queen of Duellist and The Queen of Duellist Gaiden α+, the logo appears by zooming out.

Technique: Computer animation.

Audio: A rising synth once the logo is revealed.

Audio Variants: None on the original PC-98 version of The Queen of Fighter, as well as the FM Towns variants.

Availability: It can be seen on the PC-98 games Agumix Selects! Tokusen Graphic Shuu, Four Flush and Tinkle - Zenimusume-, and all of the The Queen of Duellist games.

6th Logo (November 13, 1992)

Visuals: On a black background, the red 3D serif text "AGUMIX" is shown flipping vertically and then slowing in speed as it places to perspective.

Technique: Pre-rendered CGI.

Audio: When the logo stops flipping, the same chime from the 3rd logo is heard.

Availability: It is only seen on Iris-tei Serenade for PC-98.

7th Logo (July 30, 1996)

Visuals: On a black background, the Agumix logo is shown in white with "presented by" above.

Technique: A still digital graphic.

Audio: None.

Availability: It is only seen on Guardian Recall ~Shugo Juu Shoukan~ for PC-98.