CyberConnect2 Vice President Taichiro Miyazaki Presents a Talk Panel: The Tale of .hack//Z.E.R.O.: from Licensed IP to Unprecedented Self-Publishing

From its various studios in Japan, CyberConnect2 has developed licensed titles such as the Naruto: Ultimate Ninja series, DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT, Jojo‘s Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R, and Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 as well as self-published titles including the Fuga: Melodies of Steel series. CyberConnect2 celebrated its 30th anniversary on February 16th of 2026.

This panel will look back on CyberConnect2’s 30-year long history, dive deeply into the company’s IP strategy, and share why they have decided to take on this latest challenge.

New Console Game Project: .hack//Z.E.R.O.

.hack//Z.E.R.O. was announced on February 16, 2026, to commemorate CyberConnect2’s 30th anniversary as their latest self-published title. Bandai Namco Entertainment, which has published all the .hack series thus far, granted CyberConnect2 permission to independently plan, develop, and publish this title as a new endeavor by the company.

The .hack//Z.E.R.O. key visual displayed here is also used as the key visual for the CyberConnect2 Exhibition. A talk panel regarding the .hack//Z.E.R.O. project will be hosted at Anime Expo, while the CyberConnect2 booth at Japan Expo will feature a dedicated corner with a miniature version of the CyberConnect2 Exhibition.

Executive Vice President Taichiro Miyazaki
After experiencing a career shift from a business company (CG software and game development machine sales) to a CG production company, he joined CyberConnect2 in 2010.​
He handles internal personnel, financial management, is the point of contact for orders and contracts both in Japan and overseas, and selects our outsourcing companies. He is also in charge of the company's Operations Department.

We look forward to seeing you at the events!