Bandai Namco trademarks Once Upon a KATAMARI, Gekishin Squadra
The Japanese publishing company, Bandai Namco, is known for registering game titles prior to official unveilings. For instance, Gematsu found the trademarks “Time Stranger” (which later became Digimon Story: Time Stranger), “Nightreign” (Elden Ring Nightreign), and “Battle Destiny” (Mobile Suit Gundam SEED: Battle Destiny Remastered) before their official announcements. Other examples include “Operation Memories” (SPYxANYA: Operation Memories), “Fractured Daydream” (Sword Art Online: Fractured Daydream), and “Shadow Labyrinth.” Bandai Namco also trademarked the titles Tales of Arise: Beyond the Dawn and We Love Katamari REROLL+ Royal Reverie before their respective announcements.