Famicom MITO KOMON II 2 Ref 2688 Nintendo fc

Nintendo Famicom — Mito Koumon II: Sekai Manyuu Ki (1990) — Boxed — the Famicom release of the Sunsoft adventure game sequel. Original Japanese box with cheerful cartoon artwork on a blue sky and beach backdrop. Three chibi-style characters at the center — an elderly man in elaborate purple and gold robes (Mito Koumon) flanked by two younger companions in traditional Japanese clothing, all smiling and animated. A tropical beach scene with palm trees at the right. Japanese kanji title "水戸黄門II" at the top with subtitle "世界漫遊記" (World Tour). "SUNSOFT" publisher logo at the lower left. Box shows some age wear.

Mito Koumon is one of the longest-running and most beloved television dramas in Japanese history — airing from 1969 to 2011, the show followed the real-life Edo-period lord Tokugawa Mitsukuni (known as Mito Koumon) as he traveled Japan in disguise, dispensing justice and righting wrongs. The Famicom sequel took the characters on a world tour — a lighthearted twist on the classic formula. Sunsoft was one of the most respected Famicom-era developers, known for games like Blaster Master and Batman. Licensed Famicom games based on Japanese TV dramas are fascinating cultural artifacts that bridge entertainment media in a way unique to Japan. Justice goes global.

Nintendo Famicom game. Boxed. Pre-owned. See photos for condition.