SNK to Exhibit at Licensing Japan 2026, Showcasing Popular Game IP Licensing Cases and Offering Game Demos

SNK Corporation (headquartered in Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture) is pleased to announce its participation in Licensing Japan 2026, a specialized trade show for licensing businesses, to be held at Tokyo Big Sight starting June 17, 2026 (Wednesday).

Highlighting Game IP Licensing Business

SNK owns numerous popular game IPs, including THE KING OF FIGHTERS, FATAL FURY, SAMURAI SHODOWN, ART OF FIGHTING, and METAL SLUG, which have been beloved by fans not only in Japan but around the world.

In recent years, SNK has expanded beyond game development to pursue diversified licensing (authorization) businesses, leveraging the global popularity of its IPs. Today, SNK’s IPs are utilized in a wide range of collaborations, including apparel, lifestyle goods, figures, publishing, events, and digital content.

At this exhibition, SNK will introduce its IP licensing programs, product commercialization examples, and case studies of domestic and international expansions, while seeking new business partnerships. Those interested in SNK’s IPs are welcome to visit the booth.

Experience the Charm of SNK Titles Through Game Demos

Main Exhibition Highlights

- Introduction to SNK-owned IP licensing programs

- Showcase of domestic and international product commercialization and collaboration examples

- Business meetings and consultations regarding licensing

- Game demo corner

- Planning consultations for apparel, goods, figures, publishing, events, digital content, and more

Main IP Licensing Targets

- THE KING OF FIGHTERS

- FATAL FURY

- SAMURAI SHODOWN

- METAL SLUG

- Other SNK-owned IPs

Licensing Japan 2026 Event Overview

Dates: June 17 (Wed) – June 19 (Fri), 2026

Venue: Tokyo Big Sight

SNK Booth Number: 30-14

About the SNK Brand

The SNK brand has a history spanning over 40 years in the gaming industry. Hit titles such as THE KING OF FIGHTERS series, FATAL FURY series, SAMURAI SHODOWN series, and METAL SLUG series have delivered excitement and emotion across borders to fans in Japan and worldwide. Today, the brand is widely recognized globally.

Moving forward, SNK will continue to promote diversified IP businesses—not only game development but also licensing, merchandising, events, and media expansions—so stay tuned for more.

We sincerely look forward to your visit.

Inquiries

https://www.snk-corp.co.jp/faq/licenseinquiry/?post_id=5201