Kenka Bancho: Badass Rumble
2008 video game
Kenka Bancho: Badass Rumble, known in Japan as Kenka Banchō 3: National Conquest (喧嘩番長3 全国制覇, Kenka Banchō 3: Zenkoku Seiha), is a PlayStation Portable beat 'em up video game released in 2008 in Japan and Asia, and in 2009 in the United States. It follows the efforts of a Japanese "bancho" (delinquent leader) and his efforts to become Japan's top bancho by beating up all the other regional banchos during a field trip.
The title Badass Rumble was chosen by Atlus after letting users vote on a title for its North American release.
Since the release of Kenka Bancho: Badass Rumble, there have been five more entries in the series: Kenka Bancho 4: One Year War (Feb 25, 2010), Kenka Bancho 5: The Rule Of Men (Jan 27, 2011), Kenka Bancho Bros. Tokyo Battle Royale (June 21, 2012), and Kenka Bancho 6: Soul & Blood (Jan 15, 2015).
Atlus has not announced any plans to localize further games in the series.
Plot
The game takes place on a school field trip to the fictional city of Kyouto. Focusing on Takashi Sakamoto, a bancho of the same school, unwillingly goes with his class as he is told that he will fail the school year if he does not attend. He meets up with his best friend and loyal ally, Yohei, and soon meets with other friends as well riding on the train. When they arrive to Kyouto Station, Yohei accidentally knocks into another bancho.
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