# Bishop

> Japanese video game company

**Wikidata**: [Q11191283](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q11191283)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/bishop-q11191283

## Summary
**Bishop** (stylized as BISHOP) is a Japanese video game development company founded in 1998. It operates as a brand and developer within the video game industry and is a member of the Hokkaido Erotic Game Association.

## Key Facts
- **Founded:** 1998.
- **Country:** Japan.
- **Industry:** Video game industry (instance of: brand, video game developer).
- **Membership:** Hokkaido Erotic Game Association.
- **Official Website:** http://www.bishop.jp/
- **Twitter Handle:** @BISHOP_JP (Account ID: 419185258; created 2011-11-23).
- **Aliases:** Also known as "主教社" and "ビショップ" (Japanese).
- **Name in Kana:** ビショップ.
- **Wikidata Description:** Japanese video game company.
- **Database Identifiers:** Visual Novel Database ID `p215`; Google Knowledge Graph ID `/g/11b6bpl6r7`; Internet Game Database Company ID `bishop`.
- **Wikipedia Presence:** Available in 2 languages (French, Japanese).

## FAQs

### Q: When was Bishop founded and where is it based?
**A:** Bishop was founded in 1998 and is based in Japan.

### Q: What industry associations is Bishop affiliated with?
**A:** The company is a member of the Hokkaido Erotic Game Association.

### Q: What are the online identifiers for Bishop?
**A:** Bishop operates the website http://www.bishop.jp/ and the Twitter account @BISHOP_JP. It is indexed in the Visual Novel Database (p215), Internet Game Database (bishop), and Google Knowledge Graph (/g/11b6bpl6r7).

## Why It Matters
Bishop represents a specific segment of the Japanese video game industry, operating as both a brand and a development studio since the late 1990s. Its membership in the Hokkaido Erotic Game Association highlights its regional affiliation and specific market focus within Japan's software development ecosystem. The company maintains a digital presence through its official website and social media, serving its dedicated audience since its inception in 1998.

## Notable For
- **Longevity:** Operating as a video game developer since 1998.
- **Regional Affiliation:** Distinct membership in the Hokkaido Erotic Game Association.
- **Brand Identity:** Operating under the distinct aliases "Bishop" and "主教社" in the Japanese market.
- **Digital Footprint:** Established Twitter presence dating back to late 2011.

## Body

### Corporate Identity and Classification
Bishop is classified as a Japanese video game company, specifically identified as an instance of a "brand" and a "video game developer." The company is referred to by its Japanese name, ビショップ, and the alias "主教社." Its name in Kana is confirmed as ビショップ. According to structured data, the entity is described simply as a "Japanese video game company."

### History and Inception
The company was established in 1998. It has maintained operations for over two decades, originating in Japan.

### Organizational Memberships
Bishop holds a specific membership within the industry as a member of the **Hokkaido Erotic Game Association**. This affiliation connects the company to a regional collective of developers in Hokkaido.

### Online Presence and Social Media
Bishop maintains an active online presence. Its official website is located at http://www.bishop.jp/. On social media, the company operates the Twitter handle **@BISHOP_JP**. The Twitter account has the numeric ID **419185258** and was registered on **2011-11-23**.

### Database Identifiers and External Links
The entity is tracked across multiple knowledge bases and gaming archives:
- **Visual Novel Database:** ID `p215`.
- **Internet Game Database (IGDB):** Company ID `bishop`.
- **Google Knowledge Graph:** ID `/g/11b6bpl6r7`.
- **Wikipedia:** The company has a limited Wikipedia footprint with sitelinks in **French** and **Japanese** (sitelink count: 2).

### Structured Data Properties
The following properties are recorded in Wikidata for Bishop:
- **Country:** Japan.
- **Inception:** 1998.
- **Name in Kana:** ビショップ (referenced from Q177837).
- **Website:** http://www.bishop.jp/ (referenced from Q8447).
- **Twitter:** BISHOP_JP (ID 419185258, start time 2011-11-23).