Bandai Namco Registers World Fighters Trademark

Bandai Namco, one of the first companies that comes to mind when it comes to fighting games, has made headlines with a new branding move. The company’s registration of the World Fighters name in both the US and Europe has strengthened the prospect of a new Shonen Jump crossover game. This news is especially exciting for fans after the closure of Jump Force in 2022.

Could World Fighters be a Shonen Jump crossover game?

The Shonen Jump universe encompasses some of the most popular series in the anime and manga world. Giant franchises like Dragon Ball, One Piece, Naruto, and My Hero Academia have been combined in games like Jump Force and J-Stars Victory Vs. However, after the closure of Jump Force, fans have been waiting a long time for a new crossover game. Therefore, the registration of the World Fighters trademark is seen as a sign of a new project.

Considering the global popularity of series like Demon Slayer, Jujutsu Kaisen, and Chainsaw Man, it’s not surprising that Bandai Namco would want to capitalize on this potential. A new Jump crossover game would both please existing fans and attract younger audiences to the fighting arena.

However, some gamers believe the name World Fighters could also have a different meaning. The 2003 Japanese game DreamMix TV World Fighters brought together characters from Konami, Takara Tomy, and Hudson. The idea of ​​unrelated heroes like Bomberman, Optimus Prime, and Solid Snake fighting in the same arena was one of the most intriguing projects of the era. The new trademark registration suggests the possibility of reviving this idea.

In either scenario, the name World Fighters hints at Bandai Namco’s future projects. An official announcement from the company is currently awaited, but the trademark registration itself has already generated considerable excitement among gamers. Will the next step be a game where Tanjiro and Luffy battle it out on Planet Namek?

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