is a
video game developer and
publisher based in
Japan. Formerly known as the since its foundation in 1976 (it did not start its business until 1985), it was reorganized under its current
moniker on December 4, 2000. While Red Company as a public corporation dates back to the mid-1980s, the first title released under the Red Entertainment brand was
Gungrave on July 17, 2002. The name "RED" comes from "Royal Emperor Dragon". In 2011, the company was acquired by Chinese game developer UltiZen Games Limited.