Konami Unveils Ganbare Goemon! Daishuugou Collection for Nintendo Switch, PS5, and Steam – Launching July 2, 2026 in Japan
Konami has officially announced Ganbare Goemon! Daishuugou, an expansive collection bringing together 13 classic entries from the legendary Goemon franchise.
The announcement was made during the Japanese Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase, highlighting a release date of July 2, 2026, for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam platforms, exclusively for the Japanese market. The Ganbare Goemon series, often known in the West as Mystical Ninja, is a beloved action-adventure franchise that debuted on the Famicom in 1986.
Created by Konami, the series has built a strong following in Japan due to its whimsical settings, humor, and inventive gameplay.
Over the decades, Goemon titles have appeared across numerous Nintendo consoles, notably the Famicom, Super Famicom, and Game Boy family.
However, only a handful of these titles have been localized for Western audiences. Ganbare Goemon! Daishuugou will offer fans and collectors a chance to play a comprehensive selection of Goemon games all in one package.
The collection spans four Famicom classics, three mainline Super Famicom releases, two Super Famicom spin-offs—including the rare puzzle game Soreyuke Ebisumaru! Karakuri Meiro – Kieta Goemon no Nazo!!—and a range of Game Boy and Game Boy Color entries.
Here is the complete list of games featured in the upcoming release: - Ganbare Goemon! Karakuri Douchuu (Famicom, 1986) - Ganbare Goemon 2 (Famicom, 1989) - Ganbare Goemon Gaiden: Kieta Ōgon Kiseru (Famicom, 1990) - Ganbare Goemon Gaiden 2: Tenka no Zaihou (Famicom, 1992) - Ganbare Goemon: Yukihime Kyuushutsu Emaki (Super Famicom, 1991) - Ganbare Goemon 2: Kiteretsu Shōgun McGuiness (Super Famicom, 1993) - Ganbare Goemon 3: Shishi Jūrokubē no Karakuri Manjigatame (Super Famicom, 1994) - Ganbare Goemon Kirakira Dōchū: Boku ga Dancer ni Natta Wake (Super Famicom, 1995) - Soreyuke Ebisumaru! Karakuri Meiro – Kieta Goemon no Nazo!! (Super Famicom, 1996) - Ganbare Goemon: Sarawareta Ebisumaru! (Game Boy, 1991) - Ganbare Goemon: Kurofune Tō no Nazo (Game Boy, 1997) - Ganbare Goemon: Tengu-tō no Gyakushū! (Game Boy Color, 1999) - Ganbare Goemon: Seikūshi Dynamites Arawaru!! (Game Boy Color, 2000) Despite the franchise's long history, only three of these titles have ever been released outside Japan.
Notably, "Ganbare Goemon: Yukihime Kyuushutsu Emaki" reached North America and Europe as "The Legend of the Mystical Ninja," and "Ganbare Goemon: Sarawareta Ebisumaru!" saw limited release in Europe within the Konami GB Collection Vol.
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Additionally, "Ganbare Goemon: Kurofune Tō no Nazo" was localized as "Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon" for the Game Boy. In a statement delivered during the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase, Nintendo confirmed the title’s July 2, 2026 launch for Japanese audiences, affirming the collection’s release across Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and PC (Steam).
While there was no mention of a Western localization during the presentation, the announcement has generated enthusiasm among long-time Goemon fans and retro game collectors alike. Konami’s commitment to preserving and celebrating its classic library through compilations like Ganbare Goemon! Daishuugou not only reinforces the enduring popularity of its franchises in Japan but also marks a significant moment for historical game preservation on platforms like the Nintendo Switch.
For those eager to revisit Goemon's whimsical adventures, this definitive collection stands as a tribute to one of Japan's most cherished retro game series.
The announcement was made during the Japanese Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase, highlighting a release date of July 2, 2026, for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam platforms, exclusively for the Japanese market. The Ganbare Goemon series, often known in the West as Mystical Ninja, is a beloved action-adventure franchise that debuted on the Famicom in 1986.
Created by Konami, the series has built a strong following in Japan due to its whimsical settings, humor, and inventive gameplay.
Over the decades, Goemon titles have appeared across numerous Nintendo consoles, notably the Famicom, Super Famicom, and Game Boy family.
However, only a handful of these titles have been localized for Western audiences. Ganbare Goemon! Daishuugou will offer fans and collectors a chance to play a comprehensive selection of Goemon games all in one package.
The collection spans four Famicom classics, three mainline Super Famicom releases, two Super Famicom spin-offs—including the rare puzzle game Soreyuke Ebisumaru! Karakuri Meiro – Kieta Goemon no Nazo!!—and a range of Game Boy and Game Boy Color entries.
Here is the complete list of games featured in the upcoming release: - Ganbare Goemon! Karakuri Douchuu (Famicom, 1986) - Ganbare Goemon 2 (Famicom, 1989) - Ganbare Goemon Gaiden: Kieta Ōgon Kiseru (Famicom, 1990) - Ganbare Goemon Gaiden 2: Tenka no Zaihou (Famicom, 1992) - Ganbare Goemon: Yukihime Kyuushutsu Emaki (Super Famicom, 1991) - Ganbare Goemon 2: Kiteretsu Shōgun McGuiness (Super Famicom, 1993) - Ganbare Goemon 3: Shishi Jūrokubē no Karakuri Manjigatame (Super Famicom, 1994) - Ganbare Goemon Kirakira Dōchū: Boku ga Dancer ni Natta Wake (Super Famicom, 1995) - Soreyuke Ebisumaru! Karakuri Meiro – Kieta Goemon no Nazo!! (Super Famicom, 1996) - Ganbare Goemon: Sarawareta Ebisumaru! (Game Boy, 1991) - Ganbare Goemon: Kurofune Tō no Nazo (Game Boy, 1997) - Ganbare Goemon: Tengu-tō no Gyakushū! (Game Boy Color, 1999) - Ganbare Goemon: Seikūshi Dynamites Arawaru!! (Game Boy Color, 2000) Despite the franchise's long history, only three of these titles have ever been released outside Japan.
Notably, "Ganbare Goemon: Yukihime Kyuushutsu Emaki" reached North America and Europe as "The Legend of the Mystical Ninja," and "Ganbare Goemon: Sarawareta Ebisumaru!" saw limited release in Europe within the Konami GB Collection Vol.
3.
Additionally, "Ganbare Goemon: Kurofune Tō no Nazo" was localized as "Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon" for the Game Boy. In a statement delivered during the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase, Nintendo confirmed the title’s July 2, 2026 launch for Japanese audiences, affirming the collection’s release across Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and PC (Steam).
While there was no mention of a Western localization during the presentation, the announcement has generated enthusiasm among long-time Goemon fans and retro game collectors alike. Konami’s commitment to preserving and celebrating its classic library through compilations like Ganbare Goemon! Daishuugou not only reinforces the enduring popularity of its franchises in Japan but also marks a significant moment for historical game preservation on platforms like the Nintendo Switch.
For those eager to revisit Goemon's whimsical adventures, this definitive collection stands as a tribute to one of Japan's most cherished retro game series.
