Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc. and Bandai Namco Online Inc. have announced their participation at the Tokyo Game Show 2023 (TGS 2023) with the theme “Connect with Fans” to deliver the appeal of the various IPs to fans, along with connecting with business partners, Group employees, and communities around the world.

Tokyo Game Show 2023 will take place from September 21 to September 24 at the Makuhari Messe event center, and attendees will be able to see the many things that Bandai Namco has prepared.

In line with their theme, there will be three “connecting” instances that will happen:

Connecting in the Real World

At the venue, there will be a corner to try out the latest games, special stages, and photo booths where visitors can immerse themselves in the world of the games.

Playable Demos

• TEKKEN 8
• SAND LAND
• SYNDUALITY: Echo of Ada
• SD Gundam G Generation ETERNAL

Special Stage

• THE IDOLM@STER SHINY COLORS
• TEKKEN 8
• SAND LAND
• SYNDUALITY: Echo of Ada
• SWORD ART ONLINE
• Blue Protocol
• MY HERO ULTRA RUMBLE

Photo Booth

• TEKKEN 8
• SAND LAND
• SYNDUALITY: Echo of Ada
• Blue Protocol
• MY HERO ULTRA RUMBLE and more

Interested attendees can register their interest through advance registrations at the Bandai Namco Entertainment Tokyo Game Show 2023 Website.

Connecting Online

“Bandai Namco TV in TGS2023″ will also feature a variety of content for fans who cannot attend the Tokyo Game Show 2023, with characters from THE iDOLM@STER series as ambassadors.

From around 10:00 AM JST on 23 September 2023 to 5:00 PM JST on 24 September 2023, “Bandai Namco 30 Hour TV” will be live streaming non-stop. Tenka Osaki, Kaho Komiya, and Toru Asakura from THE iDOLM@STER SHINY COLORS will become ambassadors to liven up the program! In addition, idol candidates from “PROJECT IM@S vα-liv” will participate as special supporters and take on various game challenges during the program.

The following is a list of the performers:

General Moderators

• Ryouran Hyakka (September 23)
• Shohei Taguchi (September 24)

Ambassadors

• From THE iDOLM@STER SHINY COLORS
  • Tenka Osaki
  • Kaho Komiya
  • Toru Asakura

Special Supporters

• From “PROJECT IM@S vα-liv”
  • Cosmo Kamizuru
  • Tomori Manaka
  • Sara Letora Oliveira Utagawa

RTA (Real Time Attack)

• Tales of Arise
  • Runner: braster, Commentary: Celia/Eku
• We Love Katamari REROLL + Royal Reverie
  • Runner: Harutomo
• Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series
  • Runner: Neko

Connecting Digitally

Bandai Namco Entertainment will also be having a “#LikeandConnect” campaign with fans through social media, which has already started on 29 August 2023.

Fans and players that post comments, illustrations, and photos related to Bandai Namco Entertainment and Bandai Namco Online products on X/Twitter with the hashtag “#Like and Connect” or by replying to or reposting (retweeting) posts with “#LikeandConnect” can earn points and have their posts displayed on a large screen at the on-site venue.

More information about the campaign can be found on THIS WEBSITE.

Are you looking forward to the offerings from Bandai Namco Entertainment for Tokyo Game Show 2023?