Toei, Creator of Dragon Ball and Digimon, Establishes a Games Division

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Toei Animation Launches Toei Games for Original Video Game Development and Publishing

Toei Animation, the Japanese studio behind such franchises as Dragon Ball and Digimon, is expanding into video games with a new division called Toei Games. Established on April 20, 2026, Toei Games will focus on producing and publishing original games rather than adapting existing anime properties. Toei Games plans to release its initial PC titles via Steam in 2026, with console versions for PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch to follow. On April 24, Toei Games will reveal further details about its first projects. This marks a shift for Toei, which, despite its history of collaborating on game adaptations of its series—such as One Piece and Saint Seiya—has not previously had a dedicated internal game development and publishing division. Executives at Toei have stated that Toei Games will have specialized teams for game development and will collaborate with global game creators to develop original IPs. This initiative reflects a growing trend among animation studios seeking to integrate visual storytelling with interactive gaming experiences in new ways.