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Shinrabanshou, 神羅番所, Shinra Bansho Chocolate, Shinra Banshou, Shinra Bansho, 神羅万象チョコ

A brand of trading cards packaged with chocolate wafers and published by Bandai that debuted in Japan on March 14, 2005. The game has remained popular enough to have a devoted following with over 50 million cards in circulation in 2008.

Shinra Bansho translates roughly to "all things in creation" which is generally reflected in the play of the game itself.

Most people in western culture are only aware of Shinrabansho because of the character Astaroth and to a lesser extent Asmodeus. Two characters from the card game that were popular in cosplay, internet memes, and fan artwork.

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