Bandai

Bandai Co., Ltd. is a Japanese multinational toy and entertainment company that designs, manufactures, and markets toys, hobby products, and licensed character goods. The company is especially known for its plastic model kits, including Gunpla for the Gundam franchise, and for digital virtual pets such as Tamagotchi, as well as a wide range of action figures and collectibles.

Founded in 1950 in Tokyo, Bandai expanded from a toy maker into a global player in the hobby and entertainment markets. In 2005, Bandai merged with Namco to form Bandai Namco Holdings, a holding company that oversees the group's toy and game businesses, licensing operations, and media ventures. The group later organized into divisions such as Bandai Namco Entertainment and Bandai Namco Toys & Collectibles.

Bandai's Gunpla line remains a flagship business, with model kits released across multiple grades and scales. Tamagotchi and other licensed character products have been among its long-standing offerings. Through Bandai Namco Entertainment, the company publishes video games and operates related entertainment content across various platforms, including console, mobile, and arcade formats.

Globally, Bandai Namco operates through subsidiaries and distributors to market products in Asia, the Americas, Europe, and beyond, maintaining licensing relationships with major entertainment IPs and franchises. The company's activities span toy manufacturing, video games, amusement, and media distribution.