Rakugaki Showtime is a PS1 action game by Treasure where cartoon characters fight in colorful arenas. Accessible combat gameplay with pencil-drawn customizable characters. Original art direction and festive spirit. A creative and fun niche title from Japanese PS1.
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Action2 players7+
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Japanese Treasure arcade action, where pencil-drawn characters clash in 2D arenas in a schoolbook universe. Created by Treasure, released in 1999 in Japan under the Rakugaki Showtime title. Over eight hand-drawn characters with specific abilities, over twelve school-themed arenas, versus mode up to four players and cheerful rock soundtrack. Japanese edition under the Rakugaki Showtime title.
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
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Collector interest
Treasure's cult arena brawler, never released outside Japan, Rakugaki Showtime pits doodle-style characters against each other in a hyper-cartoon look. Its withdrawal from sale after a rights dispute cut supply and fed its reputation as a chase item among Treasure collectors. A NTSC-J exclusive with genuine international demand for the studio's signature and whimsical tone, its value is firm and durable.
An underrated gem
From Treasure, this arena fighter with a hand-drawn, sketchy look pits zany characters against each other with objects scooped up off the battlefield. Pulled from shelves shortly after release, it became extremely rare and overlooked. Its wild character design and frantic multiplayer action make it a treasure for fans of the studio hunting for a forgotten gem.
Is Rakugaki Showtime still worth playing in 2026?
An arena action game from Treasure, Rakugaki Showtime pits scribble styled, childlike characters in multiplayer fights where you pick up and throw anything lying around. The unbridled energy, the visual humour and Treasure's flair for snappy staging make this party game a joyous gem in multiplayer. The limited content and an early commercial withdrawal hurt its distribution. A jubilant curiosity to recommend for fans of the Treasure studio and of wacky action games among friends.
