In April 1991, Banpresto introduced Super Robot Wars, a tactical role-playing game for the Game Boy. [13] [14] Developed by external studio WinkySoft, [15] it was a spiritual successor to its Compati Hero series of games, crossing over popular mecha licenses like Getter Robo and Mazinger-Z. [16] Super Robot Wars was a commercial success, attributed to its release during the popularity of mecha anime in the early half of the decade. [16] It became one of the company's most-successful games, spawning a multi-million-selling franchise with several sequels, remakes, and other forms of media. [16] [14] Super Robot Wars is considered important and influential for the genre, and contributed to the early success of the SD Gundam media franchise. [14] As of 2016, the Super Robot Wars series has sold over 16 million games across all available platforms. [17] Banpresto also began producing children's rides, using the likenesses of characters such as Anpanman, Super Mario, and Thomas the Tank Engine. [18] The company's first hit was the Family Computer role-playing game (RPG) SD Battle Ōzumō: Heisei Hero Basho in 1990. The tactical RPG Super Robot Wars became one of Banpresto's biggest hits, spawning an extensive franchise with several sequels, spin-offs, and other forms of media. Banpresto was negatively impacted by the Japanese recession during the late 1990s, as well as a failed merger between Bandai and Sega in 1997, as it began enduring several financial losses. In 2006, Banpresto became a wholly-owned subsidiary of the entertainment conglomerate Bandai Namco Holdings. It continued producing games until 2008 when it was absorbed by Namco Bandai Games, and its toy and arcade divisions were spun-off into an unrelated company that carried the same name.

Japan Platinum Game Chart". The Magic Box. Archived from the original on 1 August 2019 . Retrieved 23 August 2019. Super Robot Wars for the Game Boy (pictured above) became one of Banpresto's most-successful titles upon its release in 1991.

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By 1992, Banpresto was worth ¥1.4 billion yen. [2] The company began expanding its operations as a result, starting with the establishment of Sanotawa, a sales and distribution network subsidiary, in February. Banpresto found additional success in arcades with the release of Ugougo Luga, a stuffed toy that sold over 2.6 million by the end of the year. The company continued to develop and publish video games for home consoles. Among its most successful releases was Super Puyo Puyo, a Super Famicom conversion of Compile's Puyo Puyo series that sold over one million copies. [19] In February 1994, Banpresto established Banpre Kikaku, Ltd. in Kita, Osaka, which became its primary video game development division. [20] As Banpresto was largely a publisher of games by other studios, the move allowed it to experiment with original game concepts and handle development of video games in-house. In addition, Banpre Kikaku also served as a second office, and assisted in its parent company's sales programs and product distribution. Unifive, a producer of merchandiser games, became a wholly-owned subsidiary in March as part of the company's continuing expansion in the arcade industry. Banpresto began to spread its operations throughout other parts of Asia; Banpresto H.K. was founded in Hong Kong in June to import and distribute Banpresto-developed goods across the country. Wild, Kim (2007). "Retroinspection: WonderSwan". Retro Gamer. Imagine Publishing (36): 68–71. ISSN 1742-3155.

a b c Gantayat, Anoop (8 November 2007). "Sayonara, Banpresto". IGN. Archived from the original on 9 December 2007 . Retrieved 26 August 2020. Famitsu (in Japanese). Kadokawa Corporation. Archived from the original on 23 July 2020 . Retrieved 1 August 2020. Step into the world of Banpresto – Bandai’s expansive & diverse range of premium format statues and miniature static figures with familiar faces from some of most iconic anime franchises. Each month, the Banpresto range expands even further with all new releases, special versions and repeat offerings of older statues for those only just getting started with their collection. a b "Corporate History". www.banpresto.co.jp. Japan: Banpresto. 2004. Archived from the original on 29 October 2005 . Retrieved 1 August 2020. Banpresto produced several successful video game franchises, including Super Robot Wars, Compati Hero, Sailor Moon, Summon Night, and Another Century's Episode. It also operated amusement facilities across Japan, including Hanayashiki, as well as producing model kits, stuffed toys, and UFO catcher prizes. Banpresto has been credited for contributing to the rise in popularity of crossover video games and licensed characters for arcades, though the quality of its creative output has been criticized.PDF) (in Japanese). No.497. Amusement Press. Game Machine. 15 June 1995. p.17. Archived from the original (PDF) on 23 May 2020 . Retrieved 25 August 2020. Each Banpresto product comes enclosed in a thematically designed box with many featuring minimal or no assembly but what every statue shares is a high level of both sculpting and paint application. You can find each of our big 6 Anime properties here including ‘Dragon Ball Series’, ‘One Piece’, ‘Naruto Series’, ‘Jujutsu Kaisen’, ‘My Hero Academia’ and ‘Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba’. Not only this, Banpresto also caters to Anime fans of our kinds with classic titles such as ‘Bleach’ & ‘Inyuasha’ and even Disney & Warner Brothers characters including ‘DC Comics’ & ‘Stranger Things’. a b c Horowitz, Ken (22 June 2018). The Sega Arcade Revolution: A History in 62 Games. McFarland & Company. ISBN 978-1476672250. Digital goods, open DVDs and Blu-rays, smart art prints, mystery bundles, and final sale items are excluded from the return policy.

Openshaw, Mary (March 1990). "Paris Says Oui! Pins, video and — surprise! — poll all shine at best Paris show ever". RePlay. Vol.15, no.6. pp.134–5. The Banpresto name continued to be used as the name of a Bandai Namco division until 2019, when it was absorbed into the then-recently formed Bandai Spirits division of Bandai, relegating it into a brand of high-end figures based on licensed products. Lopes, Gonçalo (12 March 2018). "Zany Super Famicom Great Battle Series Gets Translated Into English". Nintendo Life (in Japanese). Gamer Network. Archived from the original on 24 September 2018 . Retrieved 6 July 2019.Barder, Ollie (1 December 2015). "The End Of An Era As Winkysoft Files For Bankruptcy". Forbes. Archived from the original on 21 June 2018 . Retrieved 1 August 2020. Storeで販売開始"[Cumulative shipment of "Super Robot Wars" series exceeded 16 million. The first HD remake version is now available on the PS Store]. 4Gamer.net (in Japanese). Aetas. 24 April 2014. Archived from the original on 22 September 2015 . Retrieved 5 July 2019. B.スタジオに". GameBusiness (in Japanese). IID. 6 April 2011. Archived from the original on 24 August 2020 . Retrieved 24 August 2020.