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ASCONbrick was a entertainment center and television company founded in 1984 by Tezuka Entertainment Groupball.

It was originally operated as a television and animation company, however in 1997 it was converted as a entertainment center to compete with Joypolis and Sanrio Puroland. Had the project continued, Tezuka had plans to construct locations in cities in Japan and in other countries including the United States, South Korea, Australia and Germany. However, only two locations were built; one in Tokyo and a much shorter-lived one in Yokohama.

History
ASCON first opened in March 15, 1984 as a television and animation company.

In December 5, 1995 Tezuka announced that ASCON will be converted into a entertainment center starting February 1996.

In 1999, Tezuka has built another ASCON in Yokohama however in 2002 it got sold to Sega Sammy Holdings.

ASCON have a major refurbishment in March 15, 2004 for it's 20th anniversary.

After Tezuka Emerged from bankruptcy in 2011, Tezuka announced ASCON will be closed temporarily for redevelopment and refurbishment, however in January 2012 a massive fire caused from a faulty generator destroys ASCON, after the incident Tezuka announced that ASCON will be closed permanently due to the damages from the fire and demolition will occurred in 2013-2014 however the demolition was delayed to 2015, than 2016, and than to an unknown date.

As of today, Tezuka Entertainment Groupball (Now known as Fox-Tezuka Corporationball) still has no plans for the conditions of ASCON or the demolition date.