Sanyo Bussan

Background

Sanyo Bussan Co., Ltd. is a Japanese pachinko/pachislot company established in 1968. It is best known for the pachinko series Umi Monogatari ("Sea Story"), which has become one of the most popular pachinko series in Japan. Sanyo also manufactured several pachinko and pachislot machines for licensed anime and manga, including Saint Seiya, Patlabor, Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha, among others.

1st Logo (2006-20??)

Nicknames: "Sanyo Poker Chip"

Logo: On a blue background, we see a red poker chip with "SANYO" inscribed. Next to it is the name "SANYO", with "CREATE THE WONDER" above it, both in white. The poker chip shines.

FX/SFX: Just the shining.

Music/Sounds: A female announcer says "Create the wonder, Sanyo!"

Availability: Appears on Sanyo-manufactured pachinko machines of the time, such as CR Super Umi Monogatari.

Editor's Note: None.

2nd Logo (20??- )

Nicknames: "Sanyo Poker Chip II"

Logo: On a white background, a CGI version of the poker chip (with "SANYO" in a different font) moves into view, facing up and close to the screen. It then zooms out and rotates, with the "SANYO" side facing us. The poker chip then turns 2D. The name "SANYO" in blue swivels in next to the poker chip letter-by-letter, followed by some Japanese text fading in below.

FX/SFX: The CGI poker chip zooming out and turning 2D, the name swiveling in.

Music/Sounds: A short synth tune, followed by a voice saying "SANYO!"

Availability: Current. Appears on newer Sanyo pachinko machines.

Editor's Note: None.