Konami Unveils Ganbare Goemon! Daishuugou, a 13-Game Classic Compilation for Nintendo Switch in Japan
Konami has officially announced Ganbare Goemon! Daishuugou, a highly anticipated compilation featuring thirteen classic titles from the beloved Goemon franchise, set to launch exclusively for Nintendo Switch in Japan on July 2, 2026.
The news was revealed during the Japanese segment of the recent Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase, adding a significant highlight to Nintendo Switch's growing library of retro game collections. Ganbare Goemon, known internationally as Mystical Ninja, is one of Konami’s most storied franchises, spanning decades and platforms since its debut in 1986 on the Nintendo Famicom.
The new Ganbare Goemon! Daishuugou collection brings together a diverse lineup of games originally released across the Nintendo Famicom, Super Famicom, Game Boy, and Game Boy Color hardware.
Fans of the series and newcomers alike will have the opportunity to revisit and explore these classic adventures, many available in a single package for the first time. The compilation features four Famicom titles, including the original 'Ganbare Goemon! Karakuri Douchuu' (1986) and its sequels, along with the main Super Famicom entries such as 'Ganbare Goemon: Yukihime Kyuushutsu Emaki' (1991)—widely known in the West as The Legend of the Mystical Ninja.
Also included are two Super Famicom spin-offs, notably the puzzle-centric 'Soreyuke Ebisumaru! Karakuri Meiro – Kieta Goemon no Nazo!!' (1996), and a selection of Game Boy and Game Boy Color games, capturing over a decade of Goemon history. Full List of Included Titles in Ganbare Goemon! Daishuugou: - 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) Of these, only three titles have been officially brought to Western audiences: 'Ganbare Goemon: Yukihime Kyuushutsu Emaki' (renamed The Legend of the Mystical Ninja for North America and Europe), 'Ganbare Goemon: Sarawareta Ebisumaru!' (featured in the European release Konami GB Collection Vol.
3), and 'Ganbare Goemon: Kurofune Tō no Nazo' (localized as Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon for Game Boy). In a statement during the Nintendo Direct, Nintendo and Konami highlighted their ongoing commitment to preserving gaming history and delivering iconic titles to new audiences.
This curated collection not only celebrates Goemon's rich legacy on classic Nintendo platforms but also provides longtime fans with unparalleled access to rare and previously Japan-exclusive chapters in the Goemon saga. Ganbare Goemon! Daishuugou will be available digitally via the Nintendo eShop in Japan starting July 2, 2026, for the Nintendo Switch.
There is currently no announced release date for Western markets.
As Konami continues its push to revisit and rerelease classic franchises, this collection stands as a testament to Goemon's enduring appeal and the value of game preservation in the digital era.
The news was revealed during the Japanese segment of the recent Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase, adding a significant highlight to Nintendo Switch's growing library of retro game collections. Ganbare Goemon, known internationally as Mystical Ninja, is one of Konami’s most storied franchises, spanning decades and platforms since its debut in 1986 on the Nintendo Famicom.
The new Ganbare Goemon! Daishuugou collection brings together a diverse lineup of games originally released across the Nintendo Famicom, Super Famicom, Game Boy, and Game Boy Color hardware.
Fans of the series and newcomers alike will have the opportunity to revisit and explore these classic adventures, many available in a single package for the first time. The compilation features four Famicom titles, including the original 'Ganbare Goemon! Karakuri Douchuu' (1986) and its sequels, along with the main Super Famicom entries such as 'Ganbare Goemon: Yukihime Kyuushutsu Emaki' (1991)—widely known in the West as The Legend of the Mystical Ninja.
Also included are two Super Famicom spin-offs, notably the puzzle-centric 'Soreyuke Ebisumaru! Karakuri Meiro – Kieta Goemon no Nazo!!' (1996), and a selection of Game Boy and Game Boy Color games, capturing over a decade of Goemon history. Full List of Included Titles in Ganbare Goemon! Daishuugou: - 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) Of these, only three titles have been officially brought to Western audiences: 'Ganbare Goemon: Yukihime Kyuushutsu Emaki' (renamed The Legend of the Mystical Ninja for North America and Europe), 'Ganbare Goemon: Sarawareta Ebisumaru!' (featured in the European release Konami GB Collection Vol.
3), and 'Ganbare Goemon: Kurofune Tō no Nazo' (localized as Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon for Game Boy). In a statement during the Nintendo Direct, Nintendo and Konami highlighted their ongoing commitment to preserving gaming history and delivering iconic titles to new audiences.
This curated collection not only celebrates Goemon's rich legacy on classic Nintendo platforms but also provides longtime fans with unparalleled access to rare and previously Japan-exclusive chapters in the Goemon saga. Ganbare Goemon! Daishuugou will be available digitally via the Nintendo eShop in Japan starting July 2, 2026, for the Nintendo Switch.
There is currently no announced release date for Western markets.
As Konami continues its push to revisit and rerelease classic franchises, this collection stands as a testament to Goemon's enduring appeal and the value of game preservation in the digital era.
