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Bandai Networks

Japanese subsidiary of Namco Bandai Holdings that distributed digital content for broadband and mobile phones.

Last updated September 26, 2026

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Overview

Bandai Networks Co., Ltd. (バンダイネットワークス株式会社) was a Japanese company and a subsidiary of Namco Bandai Holdings, operating in the distribution and broadcasting of digital content for broadband and mobile phones. It was established on 7 September 2002 by Bandai, with its headquarters in Tokyo. The company emerged from Bandai's internal restructuring: in March 1998 Bandai created ten divisions, including the Property Department, which was renamed the Network Department in April 2000. In September 2000, Bandai spun off the Network Department to form the new subsidiary Bandai Networks. In March 2002, Bandai Networks collaborated with Bandai, Sunrise, Bandai Visual, and Bandai Networks to create Bandai Channel Co., aimed at distributing digital content for broadband. After the merger of Bandai and Namco into Namco Bandai Holdings, Bandai Networks was absorbed by Namco Bandai Games on 1 April 2009. The company's activities focused on digital content distribution, particularly for high-speed internet and mobile telephony, reflecting the early digital media strategies of the Bandai group.

History

Bandai Networks Co., Ltd. was a Japanese company and a subsidiary of Namco Bandai Holdings, operating in the distribution and broadcasting of digital content for broadband and mobile phones. It was created on 7 September 2002 by Bandai, with its headquarters in Tokyo. The company's origins trace back to Bandai's restructuring: in March 1998, Bandai created ten divisions, including the Property Department, which was renamed the Network Department in April 2000. In September 2000, Bandai spun off the Network Department to form the new subsidiary Bandai Networks. In March 2002, Bandai Networks collaborated with four companies—Bandai, Sunrise, Bandai Visual, and Bandai Networks—to create Bandai Channel Co., aimed at distributing digital content for broadband. After the merger of Bandai and Namco into Namco Bandai Holdings, Bandai Networks was absorbed by Namco Bandai Games on 1 April 2009.

  • Bandai creates ten divisions, including the Property Department.

  • Property Department renamed Network Department.

  • Bandai spins off Network Department to form Bandai Networks.

  • Bandai Networks collaborates to create Bandai Channel Co.

  • Bandai Networks Co., Ltd. established by Bandai.

  • Bandai Networks absorbed by Namco Bandai Games.

Products and positioning

Digital content distribution subsidiary for broadband and mobile platforms.

  • Digital content distribution

  • Broadband content

  • Mobile phone content

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