SNK Exhibits at Licensing Japan 2026 to Expand Game IP Business
SNK is using a major licensing trade show to push its game IPs beyond development into a broader merchandising and collaboration business, signaling a strategic shift toward IP monetization across multiple industries.
Reporting from 1 sources: GameBusiness.jp.
SNK is exhibiting at Licensing Japan 2026, a trade show held at Tokyo Big Sight from June 17 to 19. The company is showcasing licensing programs for its game IPs including The King of Fighters, Fatal Fury, Samurai Shodown, and Metal Slug, with displays of domestic and international merchandise and collaboration examples. SNK aims to build new business partnerships and expand its multi-faceted licensing business across apparel, figures, publishing, events, and digital content.
SNK is taking its game IPs to the trade show floor. The company is exhibiting at Licensing Japan 2026, a specialized licensing business event running June 17 to 19 at Tokyo Big Sight. SNK's booth will present licensing programs for its properties, including The King of Fighters, Fatal Fury, Samurai Shodown, and Metal Slug. The display includes examples of domestic and international merchandise and collaborations, alongside business consultation sessions and a game trial corner.
SNK has been expanding its licensing business beyond game development in recent years, moving into apparel, figures, publishing, events, and digital content. The company sees the exhibition as a chance to forge new business partnerships and will continue pursuing multi-faceted IP businesses including licensing, merchandising, events, and video content.
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- GameBusiness.jp SNK、「ライセンシングジャパン 2026」に出展——ゲームIPの多角的なライセンス事業を紹介