Nippon Ichi Software, Inc. is a Japanese video game developer and publisher known for creating popular role-playing games like the Disgaea series. Founded in 1991, the company has a quirky penguin mascot named Prinny. They also have a global publishing branch called NIS America, which localizes their games for international audiences. With a focus on strategy RPGs, Nippon Ichi Software has a unique and creative approach to game development that has garnered them a dedicated fan base worldwide.