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{{Infobox Company
|title           = Konami
|title         = Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd.
|logo             = [[File:Konami logo.svg|250px]]
|logo         = [[File:Konami logo.svg|250px]]
|type             =  
|type         = Public
|founded         = March 21, 1969
|founded       = March 21, 1969
|headquarters     = {{flag|Japan}} Tokyo Midtown, Minato, Tokyo
|headquarters = {{flag|Japan}} Tokyo Midtown, Minato, Tokyo
|key_people       = Kagemasa Kozuki <br> Takuya Kozuki <br> Kimihiko Higashio
|key_people   = Kagemasa Kōzuki (Chairman)<br> Takuya Kozuki (President)<br> Kimihiko Higashio (Vice President)
|industry         = Video Games
|industry     = Video Games
|products         = video games <br> arcade machines <br> cards <br> toys
|products     = Video games <br> Arcade Machines <br> Cards <br> Toys
|revenue         =  
|revenue       = ¥ 262.8 billion (2020)
|net_income       =  
|net_income   = ¥ 19.9 billion (2020)
|num_employees   = 5,362
|num_employees = 1,874 <small>(2022)</small>
|parent           =  
|parent       =  
|website         = www.konami.com <br> www.konami.co.jp/en/ (corporate information)
|website       = [http://www.konami.com Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd.] (Japanese)<br>[http://www.konami.co.jp/en/ Corporate information] (English)
|interwiki    = wikipedia
|interwikiname = Wikipedia
|interwikipage = Konami
}}
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'''Konami Digital Entertainment''' ({{ja|コナミデジタルエンタテインメント|Konami Dejitaru Entateinmento}}, ''Konami Digital Entertainment'') is a leading developer and publisher of numerous popular and strong-selling toys, trading cards, anime, tokusatsu, slot machines, arcade cabinets and video games. Konami is known for many different popular video game series, such as ''{{uv|Metal Gear}}'', ''{{uv|Castlevania}}'', ''{{uv|Bomberman}}'', ''Contra'', ''Gradius'', ''Silent Hill'', ''Frogger'', and the rhythm video game franchise ''BEMANI'' featuring ''beatmania IIDX'', ''Dance Dance Revolution'' and many other series from it.
'''Konami''' ({{ja|コナミデジタルエンタテインメント|Konami Dejitaru Entateinmento}}, ''Konami Digital Entertainment'') is a leading developer and publisher of numerous popular and strong-selling toys, trading cards, anime, tokusatsu, slot machines, arcade cabinets and video games. Konami was formed in March 21st, 1969 but not incorporated until March 19th, 1973. The name originates from the names of three of the founding members: Kagemasa '''Ko'''zuki,  Yoshinobu '''Na'''kama, and Tatsuo '''Mi'''yasako. Initially a jukebox rental and repair business, the company transitioned into the arcade industry with their first release being ''Block Yard'' in 1977. Konami would release several more arcade games for the next few years, most of which being clones of games from other companies. The company would also start releasing their games in North America around 1979, being one of the earliest Japanese game companies to do so. Konami's big break came in 1981 with a string of successes like ''{{iw|wikipedia|Frogger}}'', ''{{iw|wikipedia|Scramble|video game}}'' and ''{{iw|wikipedia|Super Cobra}}''. The company would also start porting their arcade games to home consoles, starting with the {{iw|wikipedia|Atari 2600}}, and later the {{iw|nintendowiki|Nintendo Entertainment System}} and {{iw|wikipedia|MSX}}, with particular success coming from the NES ports of ''{{iw|wikipedia|Contra|video game}}'' and ''{{iw|wikipedia|Gradius|video game}}''. Konami would also develop original titles for these systems, most notably {{uv|Metal Gear}}, {{uv|Castlevania}}, and {{uvm3|Goemon}}. There success would continue throughout the 1990's and 2000's, with titles like ''{{iw|wikipedia|Metal Gear Solid}}'', ''{{iw|wikipedia|Silent Hill}}'', ''{{iw|wikipedia|Castlevania: Symphony of the Night}}'', the ''{{iw|wikipedia|Pro Evolution Soccer}}'' series of soccer games, {{iw|wikipedia|Bemani}}'s series of rhythm games, {{uvm3|Power Pros}} series of baseball games, which are part of Konami's music video game division, with series like ''{{iw|wikipedia|Beatmania}}''  and ''{{iw|wikipedia|Dance Dance Revolution}}'', as well as licensed games for franchises like ''{{iw|wikipedia|Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles}}'' or ''{{iw|wikipedia|Tiny Toon Adventures}}''; and the introduction of the ''{{iw|wikipedia|Yu-Gi-Oh!}}'' brand of collectible trading cards. In 2006, Konami would invest in the struggling {{h2|List of companies with minor representation|Hudson Soft}}, and would end up buying them in 2012, acquiring their franchises like {{uv|Bomberman}}, ''{{iw|wikipedia|Adventure Island|video game}}'', and ''{{iw|wikipedia|Star Soldier}}''.
 
Aside from video games, Konami has investments in many other industries under '''Konami Group Corporation'''. The company has produced several feature films, including a series based on their ''Silent Hill'' franchise, starting with [[wikipedia:Silent Hill (film)|the eponymous name]] in 2006, and an upcoming ''Metal Gear Solid'' film. This branch also includes several TV shows and anime based on their properties, as well as the ''{{iw|wikipedia|Chouseishin}}'' series of tokusatsu shows in association with TOHO. They have also helped for the production of the animated series ''{{iw|wikipedia|Castlevania|TV series}}'' on {{iw|wikipedia|Netflix}}'s streaming television. Konami also owns Arespear, a brand dedicated to PC gaming computers and accessories, has a sizable investment in the casino industry, owning and operating several around the world, as well as developing several slot and pachinko machines based on their existing properties, and owns and operates several health and physical fitness clubs across Japan.


==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''==
==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''==
[[Snake (SSBB)|Solid Snake]] from Konami's flagship ''Metal Gear'' series appears as a playable character in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''. In addition, many other elements from Konami's ''Metal Gear'' series, such as [[Gray Fox]], [[Shadow Moses Island]], and Metal Gear REX, appear in ''Brawl'' as well. [[Otacon]], [[Colonel Roy Campbell]] and [[Mei Ling]] also appear in [[Snake's Smash Taunt]], in which they talk with Snake about the character he's battling.
[[Snake (SSBB)|Solid Snake]] from Konami's flagship ''Metal Gear'' series appears as a playable character in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''. In addition, many other elements from Konami's ''Metal Gear'' series, such as [[Gray Fox]], [[Shadow Moses Island]], and Metal Gear REX, appear in ''Brawl'' as well. [[Otacon]], [[Colonel Roy Campbell]] and [[Mei Ling]] also appear in [[Snake's Smash Taunt]], in which they talk with Snake about the character he's battling.


''Dance Dance Revolution: Mario Mix'', a ''Mario'' spin-off developed by Konami, also receives representation via a sticker of [[Bowser]] from said game.
''{{iw|mariowiki|Dance Dance Revolution: Mario Mix}}'', a {{uv|Mario}} spin-off developed by Konami, also receives representation via a sticker of [[Bowser]] from said game.
 
Akihiro Honda, a Konami in-house composer before his resignation did an arrangement, {{SSBBMusicLink|Metal Gear|MGS4 ~Theme of Love~ Smash Bros. Brawl Version}}.


==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''==
==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''==
After being absent in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'', {{SSBU|Snake}} and associated ''Metal Gear'' content return in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''. Konami's long-running ''Castlevania'' series sees representation with the inclusion of [[Simon]] and his Echo Fighter [[Richter]], as well as a [[Dracula's Castle]] stage which features several classic bosses. [[Death's Scythe]] was added as an item, being both the first item from a third-party company besides [[Bandai Namco]], as well as the first item from a third-party playable character's series. [[Alucard]] appears as an [[Assist Trophy]]. [[Dracula]] appears as a boss in [[Classic Mode (SSBU)|Classic Mode]] and [[Adventure Mode: World of Light]]. In addition, Konami-owned franchise {{uv|Bomberman}} is represented by its titular character, [[Bomberman]], appearing as a new [[Assist Trophy]]. [[Gray Fox]] returns as an [[Assist Trophy]] as well. The titular [[Goemon]] of the {{uvm|Goemon}} franchise appears as a [[DLC]] {{SSBU|Mii Swordfighter}} costume.
After being absent in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'', {{SSBU|Snake}} and associated ''Metal Gear'' content return in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''. Konami's long-running ''Castlevania'' series sees representation with the inclusion of [[Simon]] and his Echo Fighter [[Richter]], as well as a [[Dracula's Castle]] stage which features several classic bosses. [[Death's Scythe]] was added as an item, being both the first item from a third-party company besides [[Bandai Namco]], as well as the first item from a third-party playable character's series. [[Alucard]] appears as an [[Assist Trophy]]. [[Dracula]] appears as a boss in {{SSBU|Classic Mode}} and [[Adventure Mode: World of Light]]. In addition, Konami-owned franchise {{uv|Bomberman}} is represented by its titular character, [[Bomberman]], appearing as a new Assist Trophy and [[DLC]] {{SSBU|Mii Brawler}} costume. [[Gray Fox]] returns as an Assist Trophy as well. The titular [[Goemon]] of the {{uvm3|Goemon}} franchise appears as a DLC {{SSBU|Mii Swordfighter}} costume. Power Pro-Kun, Aoi Hayakawa, & Mamoru Ikari from the ''Power Pros'' series appear together as a spirit.
 
''Dance Dance Revolution: Mario Mix'' was represented once more with {{SSBU|Mario}}'s down smash using his breakdancing move from the game's cover art, as opposed to just his leg sweep from ''{{iw|mariowiki|Super Mario 64}}'' as it was prior. Much later in January 2024, a combined spirit from the {{uvm3|Power Pros}} series was made available via the [[Spirit Board]] event [[Sentinels, Gods, and Baseball]].


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Konami is the only third-party company to [[Super Smash Bros. 4|skip an installment]].
*Konami is the only third-party company to:
**Skip an installment in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series, in that case ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''.
**Not have had a [[starter character|starter]] or [[DLC]] character since ''Brawl''.
 
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Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd.
Logo of Konami, creator of Solid Snake, the Metal Gear universe, Bomberman, Simon Belmont, Richter Belmont, and the Castlevania universe.
Type Public
Founded March 21, 1969
Headquarters Japan Tokyo Midtown, Minato, Tokyo
Key people Kagemasa Kōzuki (Chairman)
Takuya Kozuki (President)
Kimihiko Higashio (Vice President)
Industry Video Games
Products Video games
Arcade Machines
Cards
Toys
Revenue ¥ 262.8 billion (2020)
Net income ¥ 19.9 billion (2020)
Employees 1,874 (2022)
Website Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. (Japanese)
Corporate information (English)
Article on Wikipedia Konami

Konami (コナミデジタルエンタテインメント, Konami Digital Entertainment) is a leading developer and publisher of numerous popular and strong-selling toys, trading cards, anime, tokusatsu, slot machines, arcade cabinets and video games. Konami was formed in March 21st, 1969 but not incorporated until March 19th, 1973. The name originates from the names of three of the founding members: Kagemasa Kozuki, Yoshinobu Nakama, and Tatsuo Miyasako. Initially a jukebox rental and repair business, the company transitioned into the arcade industry with their first release being Block Yard in 1977. Konami would release several more arcade games for the next few years, most of which being clones of games from other companies. The company would also start releasing their games in North America around 1979, being one of the earliest Japanese game companies to do so. Konami's big break came in 1981 with a string of successes like Frogger, Scramble and Super Cobra. The company would also start porting their arcade games to home consoles, starting with the Atari 2600, and later the Nintendo Entertainment System and MSX, with particular success coming from the NES ports of Contra and Gradius. Konami would also develop original titles for these systems, most notably Metal Gear, Castlevania, and Goemon. There success would continue throughout the 1990's and 2000's, with titles like Metal Gear Solid, Silent Hill, Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, the Pro Evolution Soccer series of soccer games, Bemani's series of rhythm games, Power Pros series of baseball games, which are part of Konami's music video game division, with series like Beatmania and Dance Dance Revolution, as well as licensed games for franchises like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles or Tiny Toon Adventures; and the introduction of the Yu-Gi-Oh! brand of collectible trading cards. In 2006, Konami would invest in the struggling Hudson Soft, and would end up buying them in 2012, acquiring their franchises like Bomberman, Adventure Island, and Star Soldier.

Aside from video games, Konami has investments in many other industries under Konami Group Corporation. The company has produced several feature films, including a series based on their Silent Hill franchise, starting with the eponymous name in 2006, and an upcoming Metal Gear Solid film. This branch also includes several TV shows and anime based on their properties, as well as the Chouseishin series of tokusatsu shows in association with TOHO. They have also helped for the production of the animated series Castlevania on Netflix's streaming television. Konami also owns Arespear, a brand dedicated to PC gaming computers and accessories, has a sizable investment in the casino industry, owning and operating several around the world, as well as developing several slot and pachinko machines based on their existing properties, and owns and operates several health and physical fitness clubs across Japan.

In Super Smash Bros. Brawl[edit]

Solid Snake from Konami's flagship Metal Gear series appears as a playable character in Super Smash Bros. Brawl. In addition, many other elements from Konami's Metal Gear series, such as Gray Fox, Shadow Moses Island, and Metal Gear REX, appear in Brawl as well. Otacon, Colonel Roy Campbell and Mei Ling also appear in Snake's Smash Taunt, in which they talk with Snake about the character he's battling.

Dance Dance Revolution: Mario Mix, a Mario spin-off developed by Konami, also receives representation via a sticker of Bowser from said game.

Akihiro Honda, a Konami in-house composer before his resignation did an arrangement, MGS4 ~Theme of Love~ Smash Bros. Brawl Version.

In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]

After being absent in Super Smash Bros. 4, Snake and associated Metal Gear content return in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Konami's long-running Castlevania series sees representation with the inclusion of Simon and his Echo Fighter Richter, as well as a Dracula's Castle stage which features several classic bosses. Death's Scythe was added as an item, being both the first item from a third-party company besides Bandai Namco, as well as the first item from a third-party playable character's series. Alucard appears as an Assist Trophy. Dracula appears as a boss in Classic Mode and Adventure Mode: World of Light. In addition, Konami-owned franchise Bomberman is represented by its titular character, Bomberman, appearing as a new Assist Trophy and DLC Mii Brawler costume. Gray Fox returns as an Assist Trophy as well. The titular Goemon of the Goemon franchise appears as a DLC Mii Swordfighter costume. Power Pro-Kun, Aoi Hayakawa, & Mamoru Ikari from the Power Pros series appear together as a spirit.

Dance Dance Revolution: Mario Mix was represented once more with Mario's down smash using his breakdancing move from the game's cover art, as opposed to just his leg sweep from Super Mario 64 as it was prior. Much later in January 2024, a combined spirit from the Power Pros series was made available via the Spirit Board event Sentinels, Gods, and Baseball.

Trivia[edit]

  • Konami is the only third-party company to: