When was Good Smile Company founded and by whom?
Good Smile Company was founded in May 2001 by Takanori Aki. It began as an event management and talent company before pivoting to hobby product manufacturing.
Questions about Good Smile Company
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What are Good Smile Company's most famous product lines?
Good Smile Company's best-known product lines are Nendoroid and Figma, both consisting of character figures primarily made from PVC. Products are based on anime, manga, video games, and western franchises including the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Did Good Smile Company really invest in 4chan?
Yes. A partnership agreement obtained through the Freedom of Information Act confirmed that Good Smile Company invested $2.4 million and acquired a 30% share when Hiroyuki Nishimura purchased 4chan for $8 million in 2015. The company stated the relationship was severed in June 2022.
How many Super GT championships has Good Smile Racing won?
Good Smile Racing won the GT300 class championship in 2011-2014 and 2017, making it one of the most successful teams in that class in Super GT history. The 2011 title came in the team's second year of independent competition.
What is Ultra Super Pictures and how is Good Smile Company connected to it?
Ultra Super Pictures is a holding company that Good Smile Company helped establish by bringing together four animation studios: Sanzigen, Trigger, Ordet and Liden Films. The venture focuses on animation production, licensing and worldwide distribution.
Why did Good Smile Company halt US shipments in 2025?
In August 2025, Good Smile Company temporarily halted shipments to the United States following a US government executive order that suspended the "de minimis" import exemption, which had allowed lower-value goods to enter the country without standard duties.