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Kenka Banchou (Japan)

PlayStation 2
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Reviewed in
2005
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✪ Reviewed on December 9, 2025
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Japanese high school delinquent brawling action game. Progression as gang leader, confrontations in Japanese streets and schools and exaggerated humour make it original and endearing. Japanese-only, it is a unique curiosity for Japanese beat'em up fans.

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Category
Action Adventure 1 player 16+
Description
A Japanese Spike action-adventure released in 2005, the first entry in the Kenka Banchou series. Players take on a high-school delinquent who roams the streets of a Japanese city aiming to become the country's top banchou, by picking fights and earning respect points. A thoroughly Japanese concept, Japan-exclusive.

Kenka Banchou review

4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
4/5
Story
★★★★★
"Captivating"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"From the very first minutes"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾0,42 GB 📅09/06/2005
Published by Spike

Kenka Banchou (PS2) price, value & rarity

Common
Q1 loose
 $7 Q6 complete
 $10 Q10 new
 $24 !
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Kenka Banchou
Japan / Shokai Seisanban
09/06/2005
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Is Kenka Banchou still worth playing in 2026?

A street brawling action game from Spike, Kenka Banchou puts you in the shoes of a Japanese delinquent who roams a town challenging local gang leaders to duels, in a distinctly Japanese delinquent youth mood. The bare handed combat system, the staredown intimidation and the offbeat tone give the adventure a singular identity. The language barrier and a modest production reserve access for the curious. A tasty curiosity for fans of atypical brawlers and Japanese culture.

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