Bandai Namco achieved consolidated net sales of ¥889.3 billion in FY 2022, a significant increase from the previous year's ¥740.9 billion, while maintaining a 16.9% return on equity.
The company’s revenue is evenly distributed, with the Digital Business and Toys & Hobby divisions each contributing approximately 42% of total group sales.
Bandai Namco has established formal environmental targets, committing to a 35% reduction in site-related CO₂ emissions by FY 2030 and a 50% reduction by FY 2050.
Operational scale in FY 2022 included a workforce of 8,454 employees, an electricity consumption of 111 million kWh, and the generation of 1.37 million kg of non-industrial waste.
Strategic growth was driven by a focus on the mature fan base, highlighted by the 40th anniversary of Mobile Suit Gundam and major initiatives like the Gunpla-Recycling Project and international Gundam exhibitions.
The Group expanded its corporate structure by establishing BANDAI NAMCO Network Services Inc. and BANDAI NAMCO Amusement Lab Inc. to support innovation and community engagement.
Bandai Namco’s FY 2022 performance underscores a robust growth trajectory, with consolidated net sales reaching ¥889.3 billion, a notable increase from ¥740.9 billion the previous year, and a return on equity of 16.9 %. The Digital Business and Toys & Hobby divisions each accounted for roughly 42 % of total revenue, illustrating a balanced contribution across the Group’s core segments.
Environmental stewardship formed a central pillar of the year’s agenda. The Group consumed 111 million kWh of electricity and 134 kWh of water while generating 1.37 million kg of non‑industrial waste. It has committed to a 35 % reduction in site‑related CO₂ emissions by FY 2030 and a 50 % cut by FY 2050, aligning with a broader net‑zero objective. The workforce comprised 8,454 employees, reflecting the scale of operations required to sustain both commercial and sustainability initiatives.
Strategically, Bandai Namco deepened its mature‑fan‑base approach through flagship projects such as the Gunpla‑Recycling Project, the installation of life‑size Gundam statues at Fukuoka’s Gundam Park, and a Freedom Gundam exhibition in Shanghai, coinciding with the 40th anniversary of Mobile Suit Gundam. The creation of BANDAI NAMCO Network Services Inc. and BANDAI NAMCO Amusement Lab Inc., the adoption of a Group Sustainability Policy, and receipt of the Japan Commissioner of Achievement Awards further signal an integrated focus on innovation, community engagement, and corporate responsibility.
Overall, FY 2022 reflects a period of financial expansion, heightened environmental accountability, and strategic brand reinforcement for the Bandai Namco Group, positioning it for continued influence within the global entertainment and hobby sectors.
