The premier gaming festival, Tokyo Game Show 2026 (TGS 2026), took place over four days from Thursday, September 17 to Sunday, September 20, 2026.
In this report, we check out the Bandai Namco Entertainment booth!
Bandai Namco Entertainment Booth Report: Hands-On Demos for Blockbuster Franchises
We stepped inside the booth for Bandai Namco Entertainment, a regular staple at TGS!
This year, brand-new games across five major IPs were all playable on the show floor.
Exploring this booth alone is enough to leave anyone in awe of the sheer prestige behind Bandai Namco's franchise portfolio.
A "Deepened" Heroic Experience: ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE
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Marking the first new entry in roughly seven years, ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE generated immense buzz.
Broadcast on massive monitors, the game commanded attention, stopping countless passersby in their tracks.
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The overall minimalist decor matched the sleek aesthetic of the game, leaving a strong impression.
Join the Saiya Squad Today! Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3
Featuring character designs contributed by the late Akira Toriyama, creator of the original manga, Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 drew massive attention.
Screening promotional trailers on a display even larger than the ACE COMBAT zone, the visuals packed an impact like a true Kamehameha.
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In the demo line, numerous players carefully reviewed control guides to prepare for battle.
Gunpla and History on Display Together: GUNDAM ROGUE ORBIT
Among the vast catalog of Gundam titles, the area for GUNDAM ROGUE ORBIT exuded a distinctly unique and compelling atmosphere.
Alongside standard demo stations, a special cockpit-style demo pod modeled after the protagonist's Mobile Suit was also set up.
For any Gundam fan, it was a dream come true to climb inside a Mobile Suit cockpit.
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Gunpla kits of the Mobile Suits featured in the game were also given an early showcase.
While they could easily be mistaken for pre-assembled figures at first glance, the accompanying display of model runners reminded visitors that these are indeed plastic model kits.
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A chronological timeline listing past Gundam video games was also displayed, illustrating just how enduring the franchise has been over the decades.
Seeing classics like Bonds of the Battlefield brought back nostalgic memories...
A New Soul Reaper Story Begins: BLEACH Mirrors High
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Featuring stylish character art that immediately grabbed attention, the area for BLEACH Mirrors High drew eager crowds.
Depicting events taking place after the conclusion of the original manga, it stands as an eagerly anticipated title for fans.
Pre-registering rewards players with an exclusive pin badge!
A Restaurant on the TGS Show Floor!? ONE PIECE: Grand Gourmet
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One of the most memorable sections of the Bandai Namco Entertainment booth was the area for ONE PIECE: Grand Gourmet.
Adorable plushies immediately caught our eye.
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The demo area featured an interior modeled after Baratie Branch 2 from the game!
Staff members were fully dressed in custom uniforms, bringing tremendous energy to the floor.
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With printed menus and table setups, it felt like sitting inside a real restaurant rather than at a gaming expo.
If only an animatronic Straw Hat Crew were walking around, it would have been downright perfect...
Just as we thought that, Chopper suddenly made an appearance nearby!
Getting to meet beloved characters like this is always an absolute joy!!
That concludes our report on the Bandai Namco Entertainment booth!
