BANDAI NAMCO Holdings Inc. is a diversified Japanese entertainment conglomerate headquartered in Tokyo. The company operates through multiple business segments, including Toys & Hobby, Network Entertainment, Real Entertainment and IP Creation. Its offerings span a wide range of consumer products and services, from collectible plastic model kits and action figures to video games, mobile applications and amusement park attractions.
Formed in 2005 through the merger of Bandai Co., Ltd.—founded in 1950—and Namco Ltd., the group combines a lengthy heritage of toy manufacturing with a storied legacy in arcade and console gaming. Over the years, BANDAI NAMCO has cultivated a portfolio of globally recognized intellectual properties, such as the Mobile Suit Gundam and Pac-Man franchises, along with popular anime and manga licenses like Dragon Ball and One Piece.
In its Toys & Hobby segment, the company designs and produces detailed plastic model kits, collectible figures and electronic toys leveraging its in-house franchises as well as licensed characters. The Network Entertainment division develops and publishes console and mobile video games, while the Real Entertainment division operates amusement parks, arcades and virtual reality attractions across Asia, Europe and North America. A dedicated IP Creation unit focuses on animation production and brand management, overseeing the development of new content and licensing deals.
With a global footprint spanning key markets in Japan, the Americas, Europe and Asia-Pacific, BANDAI NAMCO continues to expand its reach through strategic partnerships, digital distribution and experiential venues. Under the leadership of President Mitsuaki Taguchi, the company remains focused on leveraging its multimedia capabilities to deliver innovative entertainment experiences to a broad and diverse audience.
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