IP & CONTENT
SNK Exhibits at Licensing Japan to Expand Game-IP DealsA · FULL TRANSLATION

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Key Points
- Game maker SNK exhibited at Licensing Japan 2026.
- It is expanding licensing and cross-industry deals for popular game IP.
- It reflects Japanese game IP extending long-term value via licensing.
Analysis
Game maker SNK exhibited at Licensing Japan 2026 to advance licensing and cross-industry deals for popular game IP. Licensing characters to merchandise, collaborations and events is a mature way Japan's content industry amplifies IP value, monetizing decades of character assets beyond the games themselves. For content watchers, licensing shows are a bellwether for which IPs are heating up.