TypeMoon

Type-Moon is a Japanese game developer and dōjin circle known for creating visual novels and a large, interconnected fictional universe. It was founded in the late 1990s by Kinoko Nasu, a writer, and Takashi Takeuchi, an illustrator. The group began producing work as a dōjin (indie) circle and later became a formal company to publish its projects.

Its breakout title Tsukihime, released as a doujin visual novel in 2000, established Type-Moon's reputation for intricate lore and character-driven storytelling. The company achieved wider mainstream attention with Fate/stay night, a 2004 visual novel that spawned multiple anime adaptations, manga, and novels under the Fate franchise. The works share a common universe known as the Nasuverse, featuring recurring themes, mythologies, and cross-referencing characters.

Beyond games, Type-Moon's narrative world has expanded into light novels, films, and animation produced in collaboration with other studios. Kara no Kyoukai (The Garden of Sinners) is a notable film series based on Kinoko Nasu's writing, and Fate properties have become a major media franchise with spin-offs and adaptations.

Type-Moon's approach to world-building—dense lore, flexible timelines, and mythic motifs—has influenced contemporary visual novels and media franchises. The company remains a central presence in the Japanese visual novel scene, continuing to publish and license works.