Takara Tomy

A Japanese entertainment company formed by the 2006 merger of Takara and Tomy, known for developing and publishing anime-based video games.

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Founded

2006

Tokyo, Japan

Known for

Toys / Video Games / Arcade Attractions

Games

2006–2020

Years

Platforms

$18.00

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About

Takara Tomy has developed and published numerous video games based on popular anime and toy franchises. They are responsible for titles in the Naruto Shippuden series, including Naruto Shippuden: Gekitou Ninja Taisen EX and its sequel, as well as Naruto RPG 3: Reijuu vs. Konoha Shoutai. Additionally, they created games for the Zoids franchise, such as Zoids: Battle Colosseum and Zoids Alternative, and the Katekyoo Hitman Reborn! series.

Following the 2006 merger of toy giants Takara and Tomy, the newly unified company leveraged its extensive licensing portfolio to establish a strong presence on contemporary gaming platforms, particularly the Nintendo DS and Wii. This era of development focused heavily on translating popular manga and toy properties into interactive experiences.

The company expanded the Naruto franchise with Naruto RPG 3: Reijuu vs. Konoha Shoutai (2006), utilizing the Nintendo DS touch screen for turn-based battles. On the Nintendo Wii, they advanced the fighting genre with Naruto Shippuden: Gekitou Ninja Taisen EX (2007) and its sequel Naruto Shippuden: Gekitou Ninja Taisen EX 2 (2007), integrating motion-controlled mechanics.

Simultaneously, the Zoids property saw diverse adaptations, ranging from the tactical card-battle system of Zoids: Battle Colosseum (2006) on DS to the darker, military-themed simulation Zoids Alternative (2007) on the Xbox 360. The developer also adapted the Katekyoo Hitman Reborn! anime into fighting games like Katekyoo Hitman Reborn! DS (2007) and Katekyoo Hitman Reborn! DS Flame Rumble Kaien Ring Soudatsuen (2007). They also produced unique lifestyle titles, such as the self-improvement simulation Dekiru Otoko no Mote Life: Hiru no Mote Kouza Hen (2008).