Connecting with fans around the
world by manufacturing with spirit
Bandai Spirits maximizes the value of IP by manufacturing with spirit (Tamashii), and by combining the strengths of each company in the Bandai Namco Group, we will connect with fans around the world and deliver exciting new experiences that transcend their imaginations.
HISTORY
Bandai Spirits was established in 2018. Here is a look at our history,
including our periods of transition.
BUSINESS ACTIVITIES
Bandai Spirits is expanding our category brands globally in each business, including Gunpla and other plastic model products,
Tamashii Nations figures and robots, Ichibankuji character lottery in which everybody wins, and Banpresto amusement prizes.
![Plastic Models](/assets/img/btn_thum_01.png)
Plastic Models
![Figures and Robots](/assets/img/btn_thum_02.png)
Figures and Robots
![Character Lottery](/assets/img/btn_thum_03.png)
Character Lottery
![Amusement Prizes](/assets/img/btn_thum_04.png)
Amusement Prizes
BANDAI SPIRITS IN NUMBERS
Take a look at some numbers and infographics representing various data related to Bandai Spirits.
About Bandai Spirits
![Establishment 2018 Bandai founded in 1950](/e/about/3minutes/img/img_numbers_01_pc.png)
![Number of employees 694 As of April 1, 2024](/e/about/3minutes/img/img_numbers_02_pc.png)
![Number of products launched annually 7,800 Cumulative total in FY2022](/e/about/3minutes/img/img_numbers_03_pc.png)
![Number of IP made into products annually Approx. 200 Cumulative total in FY2022](/e/about/3minutes/img/img_numbers_04_pc.png)
Gundam series plastic models
![Cumulative domestic shipments Real Series Over 577 million products since July 1980 SD Series Over 184 million products since July 1987 Over 761 million total](/e/about/3minutes/img/img_numbers_05_pc.png)
![Cumulative overseas shipments Over 108 million products since January 2000](/e/about/3minutes/img/img_numbers_06_pc.png)
Figures and Robots
![Cumulative domestic shipments ROBOT魂 Over 6 million products since October 2008 S.H.Figuarts Over 17 million products since February 2008](/e/about/3minutes/img/img_numbers_07_pc.png)
![Cumulative overseas shipments 聖闘士聖衣神話 Over 9 million products since December 2003](/e/about/3minutes/img/img_numbers_08_pc.png)
![Years since launch 超合金 50 Launched February 1974](/e/about/3minutes/img/img_numbers_09_pc.png)
Character Lottery
![Cumulative number of lottery tickets issued Approx. 720 million As of December 2023](/e/about/3minutes/img/img_numbers_10_pc.png)
![Ichibankuji Day January 9](/e/about/3minutes/img/img_numbers_11_pc.png)
![Followers on X (formerly Twitter) Approx. 2.3 million As of December 2023](/e/about/3minutes/img/img_numbers_12_pc.png)
Amusement Prizes
![Total number of items in FY2022 Over 1,500 products Figures, etc. Over 700 products Plush toys Over 600 products Sundries Over 200 products](/e/about/3minutes/img/img_numbers_13_pc.png)
GROUP COMPANIES & RELATED FACILITIES
BANDAI SPIRITS Group
Planning, development, manufacturing, and sales of plastic models, figures and robots, Ichibankuji, and amusement prizes.
Planning, development, and sales of amusement prize products.
Planning, development, production, and sales of stuffed toys, textile products, fabric toys, sundries, and other products.
Go to the websiteProcurement management for amusement prizes, Ichibankuji products offered at convenience stores, and products sold overseas.
BANDAI SPIRITS Related Faciliteis
![BANDAI HOBBY CENTAR](/about/3minutes/img/img_group_05.png)
BANDAI HOBBY CENTAR
At our plastic model factory, we pursue the overall evolution of plastic model technology, from planning to production, while at the same time undertaking various initiatives to contribute to the realization of a sustainable society.
Go to the website![TAMASHII NATIONS STORE](/about/3minutes/img/img_group_06.png)
TAMASHII NATIONS STORE
Our flagship store where you can experience and purchase figures, robots, and other Tamashii Nations products.
Go to the website![THE GUNDAM BASE](/about/3minutes/img/img_group_07.png)
THE GUNDAM BASE
Designed for Gunpla fans from all over the world, this is an official complex where children and adults can enjoy Gunpla to their heart’s content.
Go to the website