As I wind down 2025, I wanted to end the year by looking back at something that’s been quietly evolving alongside the fandom itself — the logos. From their earliest appearances to the modern international branding we see today, each one reflects a specific moment in time, shaped by where the series was, who it was reaching, and how it was being presented to the world. This post is a small retrospective, a visual timeline, and a love letter to the many identities Samurai Pizza Cats has worn over the years — and a fitting way for me to cap off a year spent preserving, celebrating, and sharing its history. 🐾✨

1. キャッ党忍伝てやんでえ (unchanged since 1990)

This is the foundational visual identity of the franchise — the logo that everything else grows out of. And most importantly — it’s timeless.

A few key things that make the OG logo so special:

• Bold, rounded letterforms that feel playful without losing impact.

• The thick yellow outline + deep blue fill gives it instant readability, even at small size.

• The paw print accents subtly reinforce the “animaloid” theme without overpowering the text.

• The red キャッ党忍伝 (Kyattō Ninden) header anchors it firmly in the “ninja parody” space

2. Original English logo (1990s)

This was the logo that introduced the Pizza Cats to the Western world. Unlike the original Japanese logo’s bold, emblematic strength, this one leans fully into Saturday-morning chaos. It doesn’t whisper samurai honor — it shouts comedy, speed, and fourth-wall mayhem.

And honestly? It worked.

For many fans outside Japan, this is the logo that imprinted first — the one tied to after-school TV, reruns, and a sense that these cats were doing something completely different from every other anime on air.

3. Saban merchandising logo (1990s)

This version of the Samurai Pizza Cats logo comes from the early Saban merchandising period, before the branding fully settled into what most fans recognize today.

You’ll spot this logo in a few key places:

• 🇬🇧 UK releases of the EdoMae action figures.

• 📺 Saban Powerhouse promotional material.

• 📼 Los Gatos Samurai VHS tapes.

What makes it especially interesting is how transitional it feels—still clearly tied to the Japanese source material, but already being reshaped for Western markets. It sits right at that crossroads where localization, licensing, and merchandise all began to influence the visual identity of the franchise.

A small logo, but a big piece of the Pizza Cats paper trail. 🍕

4. Various VHS, DVD & Blu-ray logos

Several versions here were used specifically for VHS packaging and TV releases, often simplified for legibility on tape spines, box corners, and low-resolution broadcast overlays. Function over flair—but still unmistakably Pizza Cats.

⚪ DVD / Blu-ray Era Logos

Later logos tighten things up:

• Cleaner shapes.

• More consistent kerning.

• Stronger contrast.

These were designed for DVD menus, Blu-ray packaging, and modern print, where clarity at higher resolutions mattered more than loud novelty. Each one reflects:

• the target audience at the time.

• the medium it was printed or broadcast on.

• and how much creative freedom the licensors had in that era.

Official modern logo (current)

5. Modern-day logo (SPC:BftP and beyond)

This is the current, modern international logo for Samurai Pizza Cats, and it’s the one most people today immediately recognize. Design-wise, it’s a great synthesis of everything that came before:

• Bold, chunky lettering that reads instantly at a distance.

• The playful paw-print “A”, leaning hard into the “cats” identity.

• A strong red, yellow, and blue palette that feels energetic, heroic, and unmistakably ‘90s—without looking dated.

• Clean outlines and balanced proportions that scale well across modern media (Blu-ray, streaming, figures, games, promos, etc.)

Unlike earlier Saban-era logos that experimented heavily with shape, texture, and layout depending on region or release format, this logo feels deliberately standardized. It’s confident, legible, and adaptable—exactly what you want when a legacy title is being reintroduced to new audiences.

Most importantly, it signals something subtle but powerful:

this isn’t just a retro throwback anymore—this is the version of the brand meant to carry Samurai Pizza Cats forward.

If the earlier logos were products of their moment in time, this one feels like a flag planted firmly in the present… with room to grow. 🐾⚔

6. Special edition 35th anniversary logo.

This mark isn’t a replacement logo, but a commemorative add-on created specifically for the 35th anniversary of Samurai Pizza Cats.

Rather than reinventing the wheel, it smartly builds on the modern international logo, adding a bold “35th” emblemframed inside a cat-head silhouette. The result feels playful, celebratory, and instantly recognizable—very on-brand for the series.

What makes it special:

• 🎉 Designed to sit alongside the current international logo, not overwrite it.

• 🐱 Cat-head silhouette reinforces the franchise identity at a glance.

• 🔴🔵🟡 Primary colors echo classic SPC branding.

• 🧭 Used for anniversary celebrations, promotions, and fan-facing materials

It’s a great example of how Samurai Pizza Cats branding has evolved over time—respecting its roots while still marking major milestones in a way that feels fun and intentional.

A birthday hat, not a costume change. 🥳🐱⚔

So that’s my curtain call for 2025—an end-of-year look at the logos that defined Samurai Pizza Cats across generations and borders. From playful localization to modern polish, each mark reflects a moment in the series’ long, weird, and wonderful history. Here’s to preserving where it’s been… and getting excited for where it’s heading next. 💚✨

This year I added the two cards that had been at the top of my wishlist for many years and autos of childhood hero’s.

Next year I plan to focus on JJ Wetherholt, Winn and a couple basketball grails if the right opportunity comes along.