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===Background===
===Background===
'''Takara Co, Ltd.''' was a Japanese toy and entertainment company founded in 1955. Originally the company was settled in the toy manufacturing business and its first successful franchises were ''Microman'' and ''Diaclone''; in 1984 American company [[Hasbro]] rebranded these toys as ''Transformers'' with Takara retaining the Japanese rights to the franchise. Other famous franchises by Takara include ''Battle Beasts'', ''Choro-Q'' (internationally known as ''Penny Racers'') and ''Beyblade''. Since the early 1990s Takara branched out to the videogame business working with different publishers such as Tamsoft, then soon in the 2000s purchased publishing stakes with [[Atlus|Atlus]]. During 2005 the company would decide to merge with its rival Tomy, forming [[Takara Tomy|Takara Tomy]].
'''Takara Co, Ltd.''' was a Japanese toy and entertainment company founded in 1955. Originally the company was settled in the toy manufacturing business and its first successful franchises were ''Microman'' and ''Diaclone''; in 1984, American company [[Hasbro]] rebranded these toys as ''Transformers'' with Takara retaining the Japanese rights to the franchise. Other famous franchises by Takara include ''Battle Beasts'', ''Choro-Q'' (internationally known as ''Penny Racers'') and ''Beyblade''. Since the early 1990s, Takara branched out to the video game business working with different publishers such as Tamsoft, then soon in the 2000s purchased publishing stakes in [[Atlus]]. In 2005, the company merged with rival company [[Tomy]], forming [[Takara Tomy]].

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=== 1st Logo (November 27, 1992) ===
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[[file:Takara Amusement Co., Ltd. (1992) (Taken from Garou Densetsu, SFC).png|center]]
|Takara Amusement Co., Ltd. (1992) (Taken from Garou Densetsu, SFC).png|1st Logo (November 27, 1992)
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'''Visuals:''' Over a {{color|blue}} background is the text "{{font|Arial Narrow|'''''TAKARA AMUSEMENT CO., LTD.'''''}}" in an italicized stylized font.
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|Takara (1993).png|2nd Logo (December 11, 1992-June 25, 1998)
|Takara (1994).png|3rd Logo (Still variants) (February 1993-September 22, 2004)
|Takara (2000).png|4th Logo (Animated variants) (October 5, 2000-December 18, 2003)
}}

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===1st Logo (November 27, 1992)===
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Takara Amusement Co., Ltd. (1992) (Taken from Garou Densetsu, SFC).png
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'''Visuals:''' Over a {{color|blue}} background is the text "{{font|Arial Narrow|'''''TAKARA AMUSEMENT CO., LTD.'''''}}" in a stylized font.


'''Technique:''' A still, sprite-based graphic.
'''Technique:''' A still, sprite-based graphic.
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'''Availability:''' Only seen on the ''Garou Densetsu'' for Super Famicom.
'''Availability:''' Only seen on the ''Garou Densetsu'' for Super Famicom.

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=== 2nd Logo (December 11, 1992-June 25, 1998) ===
===2nd Logo (December 11, 1992-June 25, 1998)===
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<gallery mode="packed" heights="170">
Takara (1993).png
Takara (1993).png
Takara (1993) (Taken from Garou Densetsu 2, SFC).png
Takara (1993) (Taken from Garou Densetsu 2, SFC).png
Takara_(1994)_(Taken_from_Nettou_Garou_Densetsu_2,_SGB).png
Takara (1994) (Taken from Nettou Garou Densetsu 2, SGB).png
Takara (1994) (Taken from Super Jinsei Game, SFC).png
Takara (1994) (Taken from Super Jinsei Game, SFC).png
Takara_(1994)_(Taken_from_Nettou_Samurai_Spirits,_SGB).png
Takara (1994) (Taken from Nettou Samurai Spirits, SGB).png
Takara_(1995)_(Taken_from_Nettou_World_Heroes_2_JET,_SGB).png
Takara (1995) (Taken from Nettou World Heroes 2 JET, SGB).png
Takara (1995) (Taken from Mahoujin Guruguru, SGB).png
Takara (1995) (Taken from Mahoujin Guruguru, SGB).png
Takara_(1995)_(Taken_from_Jinsei_Game,_SGB).png
Takara (1995) (Taken from Jinsei Game, SGB).png
Takara (1995) (Taken from Super Jinsei Game 2, SFC).png
Takara (1995) (Taken from Super Jinsei Game 2, SFC).png
Takara (1995).png
Takara (1995).png
Takara (1996).png
Takara (1996).png
Takara_(1996)_(Taken_from_Nettou_Toshinden,_SGB).png
Takara (1996) (Taken from Nettou Toshinden, SGB).png
Takara_(1996)_(Taken_from_Nettou_King_of_Fighters_95,_SGB).png
Takara (1996) (Taken from Nettou King of Fighters 95, SGB).png
Takara (1997).png
Takara (1997).png
Takara (1998).png
Takara (1998).png
Takara (1995) (Taken from Chibi Maruko-chan - Maruko Deluxe Gekijou, SGB).png
Takara (1995) (Taken from Chibi Maruko-chan - Maruko Deluxe Gekijou, SGB).png
</gallery>
</gallery>
{{YouTube|id=ANChROVO8ic|id2=rKHw32gcoXs}}
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'''Visuals:''' There is an oval with the text "{{font|Times New Roman|'''TAKARA'''}}" inside the oval.

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'''Visuals:''' There is an oval with the text "{{font|Serif|'''TAKARA'''}}" inside the oval.


'''Variant:''' There are several animated variants.
'''Variant:''' There are several animated variants.
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Takara (1994).png
Takara (1994).png
Takara Video Game Division (1994) (Taken from Cool Ball, GB).png
Takara Video Game Division (1994) (Taken from Cool Ball, GB).png
Takara International (1995) (Taken from World Heroes 2 JET, SGB).png
Takara_International_(1995)_(Taken_from_World_Heroes_2_JET,_SGB).png
Takara International (1996) (Taken from Battle Arena Toshinden, SGB).png
Takara_International_(1996)_(Taken_from_Battle_Arena_Toshinden,_SGB).png
Takara International (1996) (Taken from King of Fighters 95, SGB).png
Takara_International_(1996)_(Taken_from_King_of_Fighters_95,_SGB).png
Takara_(1999)_(Taken_from_DX_Monopoly_GB,_GBCJP).png
Takara (1999) (Taken from DX Monopoly GB, GBCJP).png
Takara (1999) (Taken from Jinsei Game Tomodachi Takusan Tsukurou yo!, GBC).png
Takara_(1999)_(Taken_from_Jinsei_Game_Tomodachi_Takusan_Tsukurou_yo!,_GBC).png
Takara_(2001)_(Taken_from_DX_Jinsei_Game,_GBC).png
Takara (2001) (Taken from DX Jinsei Game, GBC).png
Takara (2002).png
Takara (2002).png
Takara (2003, v1).png
Takara (2003, v1).png
</gallery>
</gallery>
{{YouTube|id=mYeur4MLo1g|id2=tMcXWYbgP-w}}
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'''Visuals:''' There is the red text "TAKARA", in a bold interconnected font with circles forming the inside part of the A's, along with the registered mark.

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'''Visuals:''' There is the text "{{color|red|'''TAKARA'''}}" in an interconnected font with circles forming the inside part of the A's, along with the registered mark.


'''Variant:''' The logo is normally seen over a white background, while a black background variant is often less used.
'''Variant:''' The logo is normally seen over a white background, while a black background variant is often less used.
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'''Audio:''' None.
'''Audio:''' None.
'''Availability:''' Seen on multiple videogames from Takara's licensed franchises including ''Choro-Q'' and ''Metal Fighter Beyblade'' - many of which were only released in Japan.
'''Availability:''' Seen on multiple video games from Takara's licensed franchises including ''Choro-Q'' and ''Metal Fighter Beyblade'', many of which were only released in Japan.


=== 4th Logo (Animated variants) (October 5, 2000-December 18, 2003) ===
===4th Logo (Animated variants) (October 5, 2000-December 18, 2003)===
<gallery mode="packed" heights="200">
<gallery mode="packed" heights="200">
Takara (2000).png
Takara (2000).png
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Takara (2003, v2).png
Takara (2003, v2).png
</gallery>
</gallery>
{{YouTube|id=W1eR5vMCDaY}}

'''Visuals:''' On a white or black background, the Takara logo from before appears in different animated versions.
'''Visuals:''' On a white or black background, the Takara logo from before appears in different animated versions.


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'''Availability:''' Seen on many Takara games from the period.
'''Availability:''' Seen on many Takara games from the period.

{{Chronology||[[Takara Tomy]]|'''Takara'''<br>[[Tomy]]}}
{{Chronology||[[Takara Tomy]]|''Takara''<br>[[Tomy]]}}
[[Category:Takara Tomy]]
[[Category:Takara Tomy]]
[[Category:Japan]]
[[Category:Japan]]

Revision as of 12:43, 18 April 2024

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Background

Takara Co, Ltd. was a Japanese toy and entertainment company founded in 1955. Originally the company was settled in the toy manufacturing business and its first successful franchises were Microman and Diaclone; in 1984, American company Hasbro rebranded these toys as Transformers with Takara retaining the Japanese rights to the franchise. Other famous franchises by Takara include Battle Beasts, Choro-Q (internationally known as Penny Racers) and Beyblade. Since the early 1990s, Takara branched out to the video game business working with different publishers such as Tamsoft, then soon in the 2000s purchased publishing stakes in Atlus. In 2005, the company merged with rival company Tomy, forming Takara Tomy.


Contents

1st Logo (November 27, 1992) 2nd Logo (December 11, 1992-June 25, 1998) 3rd Logo (Still variants) (February 1993-September 22, 2004) 4th Logo (Animated variants) (October 5, 2000-December 18, 2003)


1st Logo (November 27, 1992)

Visuals: Over a blue background is the text "TAKARA AMUSEMENT CO., LTD." in a stylized font.

Technique: A still, sprite-based graphic.

Audio: None.

Availability: Only seen on the Garou Densetsu for Super Famicom.

2nd Logo (December 11, 1992-June 25, 1998)


Visuals: There is an oval with the text "TAKARA" inside the oval.

Variant: There are several animated variants.

Technique: Depends on the variant.

Audio: Depends on the variant.

Availability: Seen on any Takara game from the era.

3rd Logo (Still variants) (February 1993-September 22, 2004)


Visuals: There is the text "TAKARA" in an interconnected font with circles forming the inside part of the A's, along with the registered mark.

Variant: The logo is normally seen over a white background, while a black background variant is often less used.

Technique: A still, sprite-based graphic.

Audio: None.

Availability: Seen on multiple video games from Takara's licensed franchises including Choro-Q and Metal Fighter Beyblade, many of which were only released in Japan.

4th Logo (Animated variants) (October 5, 2000-December 18, 2003)


Visuals: On a white or black background, the Takara logo from before appears in different animated versions.

Technique: Depends on the variant.

Audio: Depends on the variant.

Availability: Seen on many Takara games from the period.

Takara
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Takara Tomy ►
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