In an unconventional approach to employee incentives, Level-5 CEO Akihiro Hino has revealed that staff can earn major raises by demonstrating deep knowledge of the company’s own library, including hits like Professor Layton, Yo-kai Watch, and Ni no Kuni.
Hino argues that such expertise is a “genuine skill,” allowing employees to streamline workflows and take on leadership roles. This unique policy surfaces as other major industry players, such as Bungie and Microsoft, face widespread layoffs and restructuring.