Bushiroad Inc. Overview
Pro stress-test →Bushiroad Inc. plans, develops, produces, and sells trading card and digital games in Japan. It also engages in planning, creating, and producing of comics and anime programs; planning and producing music contents and pro-wrestling events; and operation of voice actor office, as well as merchandising and advertising agency businesses. The company provides flagship TCG products including CardFight!! Vanguard, Weiß Schwarz, BanG Dream!, Revue Starlight, NEW JAPAN PRO-WRESTLING, and STARDOM.
Strategic Profile
Pro stress-test →Bushiroad operates through Entertainment Business and Sports Business Segments, enabling diversified revenue streams across collectible games, media franchises, and live entertainment. In 2025, Bushiroad's revenue was 56.18 billion yen, an increase of 21.43% compared to the previous year's 46.26 billion yen, with earnings increasing 325.12% to 3.42 billion yen. The company benefits from strong IP ownership and a loyal fanbase across multiple entertainment verticals.
Competitive Landscape
Pro stress-test →Bushiroad competes in the collectible card game space against The Pokémon Company, Yu-Gi-Oh!/Konami, and Magic: The Gathering, while also competing with other Japanese entertainment conglomerates in anime and music production. The company's vertical integration of IP creation, game publishing, and merchandise distribution provides a structural competitive advantage over pure-play TCG publishers. Its ownership of professional wrestling promotions (New Japan Pro-Wrestling, STARDOM) is relatively unique.
Industry Context
Bushiroad Inc. operates in Electronic Gaming & Multimedia / Entertainment Technology.
Key facts
Founded: 2007 · Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan · Employees: 873 · Revenue: ¥56.18B (2025) · Market cap: ¥38.76B