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===Background=== |
===Background=== |
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'''Enix''' was a Japanese company that produced video games, anime and manga. The company was founded in 1975 by Yashuiro Fukushima as Eidansha Boshu Service Center, but then it was renamed Enix in 1982. The company's name is a play between the words "pho''enix''" and "ENIAC" (the world's first computer). The company is best known for the ''Dragon Quest'' series. In 2003, they merged with [[ |
'''Enix''' was a Japanese company that produced video games, anime and manga. The company was founded in 1975 by Yashuiro Fukushima as Eidansha Boshu Service Center, but then it was renamed Enix in 1982. The company's name is a play between the words "pho''enix''" and "ENIAC" (the world's first computer). The company is best known for the ''Dragon Quest'' series. In 2003, they merged with [[Square]] to form [[Square Enix]]. |
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|Enix (1994) (Taken from NS Papuwa-kun, SNES).png|1st Logo (April 28, 1987-December 12, 1997) |
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|Enix (1993) (Taken from Gaia Gensouki, SFC).png|3rd Logo (October 29, 1993-October 1994) |
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|Enix (1994) (Taken from Brain Lord, SFC).png|4th Logo (January 29-October 1, 1994) |
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|Enix (1998) (Taken from Bust a Move, PSX).png|7th Logo (January 29, 1998-March 29, 2003) |
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===1st Logo (April 28, 1987-December 12, 1997)=== |
===1st Logo (April 28, 1987-December 12, 1997)=== |
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Enix (1996) (Taken from Wonder Project J2, N64).png |
Enix (1996) (Taken from Wonder Project J2, N64).png |
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'''Visuals:''' On a black background, there is the big lowercase letter " |
'''Visuals:''' On a black background, there is the big lowercase letter "e" in a script font. Below it was the text "ENIX" in an Orbit-b font. |
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'''Variants:''' |
'''Variants:''' |
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* On ''Dragon Warrior IV'', the logo is |
* On ''Dragon Warrior IV'', the logo is purple. |
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* Sometimes, the logo is |
* Sometimes, the logo is pink or green. |
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* On |
* On ''Mahoujin GuruGuru'' for Super Famicom, the logo flashes. |
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* On Game Boy games, the logo is black on a white background. |
* On Game Boy games, the logo is black on a white background. |
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* On ''Wonder Project J2'', the logo zooms out and flips out. |
* On ''Wonder Project J2'', the logo zooms out and flips out. |
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'''Technique:''' |
'''Technique:''' A still computerized image. |
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'''Audio:''' None or the opening theme of the game. |
'''Audio:''' None or the opening theme of the game. |
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'''Availability:''' Seen on |
'''Availability:''' Seen on ''Jesus'' for the PC-88, various SNES games like ''Soul Blazer'', ''Nangoku Shounen Papuwa-kun'' and ''Nekketsu Tairiku: Burning Heroes'', and ''Dragon Warrior IV'' for NES. |
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===2nd Logo (March 24-September 22, 1991)=== |
===2nd Logo (March 24-September 22, 1991)=== |
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Enix (1991) (Taken from Jesus II, PC98).png |
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'''Visuals:''' On a black background, the letter "{{color|blue|'''e'''}}" draws in. The text "ENIX" slides in from the right. |
'''Visuals:''' On a black background, the letter "{{color|blue|'''e'''}}" draws in. The text "ENIX" slides in from the right. |
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'''Audio:''' None. |
'''Audio:''' None. |
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'''Availability:''' Seen on |
'''Availability:''' Seen on ''Jesus II'' for the PC-98. |
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===3rd Logo (October 29, 1993-October 1994)=== |
===3rd Logo (October 29, 1993-October 1994)=== |
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<gallery mode="packed" heights=" |
<gallery mode="packed" heights="200"> |
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Enix (1993) (Taken from Gaia Gensouki, SFC).png |
Enix (1993) (Taken from Gaia Gensouki, SFC).png |
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Enix 1.png |
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</gallery> |
</gallery> |
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'''Visuals:''' On a black background, the "{{color|darkviolet|e}}" letter wipes in, and then the logo flashes. The word "{{color|darkviolet|ENIX}}" wipes in below the logo. |
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'''Visuals:''' On a black background, the "{{color|darkviolet|e}}" letter wipes in, then the logo flashes. The word "{{color|darkviolet|ENIX}}" wipes in below the logo. |
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'''Variant:''' On ''Gaia Gensouki'' for Super Famicom, the logo is green. |
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'''Technique:''' 2D sprite animation. |
'''Technique:''' 2D sprite animation. |
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'''Audio:''' None. |
'''Audio:''' None. |
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'''Availability:''' Seen on ''ActRaiser II'' and ''Robotrek'' for the SNES, and |
'''Availability:''' Seen on ''ActRaiser II'' and ''Robotrek'' for the SNES, and ''Gaia Gensouki'' for Super Famicom. |
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===4th Logo (January 29-October 1, 1994)=== |
===4th Logo (January 29-October 1, 1994)=== |
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<gallery mode="packed" heights=" |
<gallery mode="packed" heights="200"> |
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Enix (1994) (Taken from Brain Lord, SFC).png |
Enix (1994) (Taken from Brain Lord, SFC).png |
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Enix America (1994) (Taken from Brain Lord, SNES).png |
Enix America (1994) (Taken from Brain Lord, SNES).png |
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</gallery> |
</gallery> |
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'''Visuals:''' On a black background, the "{{color|hotpink|'''e'''}}" letter wipes in. Then, the text "{{color|hotpink|ENIX}}" draws in below the logo. |
'''Visuals:''' On a black background, the "{{color|hotpink|'''e'''}}" letter wipes in. Then, the text "{{color|hotpink|ENIX}}" draws in below the logo. |
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'''Variant:''' On the Japanese version, the logo is |
'''Variant:''' On the Japanese version, the logo is green. |
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'''Technique:''' 2D sprite animation. |
'''Technique:''' 2D sprite animation. |
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'''Audio:''' None |
'''Audio:''' None |
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'''Availability:''' Seen on |
'''Availability:''' Seen on ''Brain Lord'' for SNES. |
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===5th Logo (February 26, 1994)=== |
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[[File:Enix 2.png|center]] |
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Enix 2.png |
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'''Technique:''' 2D sprite animation. |
'''Technique:''' 2D sprite animation. |
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'''Audio:''' None. |
'''Audio:''' None. |
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'''Availability:''' |
'''Availability:''' Seen on ''Itadaki Street 2'' for Super Famicom. |
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===6th Logo (December 9, 1994)=== |
===6th Logo (December 9, 1994)=== |
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Enix (1994) (Taken from Wonder Project J, SFC).png |
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'''Technique:''' 2D sprite animation. |
'''Technique:''' 2D sprite animation. |
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'''Audio:''' A techno beat. |
'''Audio:''' A techno beat. |
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'''Availability:''' |
'''Availability:''' Seen on ''Wonder Project J'' for Super Famicom. |
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===7th Logo (January 29, 1998-March 29, 2003)=== |
===7th Logo (January 29, 1998-March 29, 2003)=== |
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Enix (2003) (Taken from DQMonsters 3, GBA).png |
Enix (2003) (Taken from DQMonsters 3, GBA).png |
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'''Audio:''' None. |
'''Audio:''' None. |
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'''Availability:''' First seen on |
'''Availability:''' First seen on ''Bust a Groove'' for PS1, then seen on several other PS1, GBC, GBA and Saturn games from the era up until 2003. |
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{{Chronology||[[Square Enix]]|[[Square]]<br>'''Enix'''}} |
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[[Category:Japan]] |
[[Category:Japan]] |
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[[Category:Video game logos]] |
[[Category:Video game logos]] |
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[[Category:Square Enix]] |
[[Category:Square Enix]] |
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[[Category:Logos that vary depending on the source]] |
Latest revision as of 13:29, 22 October 2024
Background
Enix was a Japanese company that produced video games, anime and manga. The company was founded in 1975 by Yashuiro Fukushima as Eidansha Boshu Service Center, but then it was renamed Enix in 1982. The company's name is a play between the words "phoenix" and "ENIAC" (the world's first computer). The company is best known for the Dragon Quest series. In 2003, they merged with Square to form Square Enix.
1st Logo (April 28, 1987-December 12, 1997)
Visuals: On a black background, there is the big lowercase letter "e" in a script font. Below it was the text "ENIX" in an Orbit-b font.
Variants:
- On Dragon Warrior IV, the logo is purple.
- Sometimes, the logo is pink or green.
- On Mahoujin GuruGuru for Super Famicom, the logo flashes.
- On Game Boy games, the logo is black on a white background.
- On Wonder Project J2, the logo zooms out and flips out.
Technique: A still computerized image.
Audio: None or the opening theme of the game.
Availability: Seen on Jesus for the PC-88, various SNES games like Soul Blazer, Nangoku Shounen Papuwa-kun and Nekketsu Tairiku: Burning Heroes, and Dragon Warrior IV for NES.
2nd Logo (March 24-September 22, 1991)
Visuals: On a black background, the letter "e" draws in. The text "ENIX" slides in from the right.
Technique: 2D sprite animation.
Audio: None.
Availability: Seen on Jesus II for the PC-98.
3rd Logo (October 29, 1993-October 1994)
Visuals: On a black background, the "e" letter wipes in, then the logo flashes. The word "ENIX" wipes in below the logo.
Variant: On Gaia Gensouki for Super Famicom, the logo is green.
Technique: 2D sprite animation.
Audio: None.
Availability: Seen on ActRaiser II and Robotrek for the SNES, and Gaia Gensouki for Super Famicom.
4th Logo (January 29-October 1, 1994)
Visuals: On a black background, the "e" letter wipes in. Then, the text "ENIX" draws in below the logo.
Variant: On the Japanese version, the logo is green.
Technique: 2D sprite animation.
Audio: None
Availability: Seen on Brain Lord for SNES.
5th Logo (February 26, 1994)
Visuals: On a black background, a big white lowercase "e" from the last logo fades in, which is rotated to the right a bit. The "e" suddenly turns green, and the word "ENIX" wipes in below it.
Technique: 2D sprite animation.
Audio: None.
Availability: Seen on Itadaki Street 2 for Super Famicom.
6th Logo (December 9, 1994)
Visuals: On a blue background, a fairy wipes in the Enix logo from before.
Technique: 2D sprite animation.
Audio: A techno beat.
Availability: Seen on Wonder Project J for Super Famicom.
7th Logo (January 29, 1998-March 29, 2003)
Visuals: On a tan background, there is the white Enix logo. Behind it is the plain text "enix presents" in a serif font.
Technique: A still computerized image.
Audio: None.
Availability: First seen on Bust a Groove for PS1, then seen on several other PS1, GBC, GBA and Saturn games from the era up until 2003.
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'Square Enix' |
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