Doubutsu Banchou (Japan) (Proto) (どうぶつ番長 (Japan) (Proto)) is a Japanese action-adventure game developed by Konami and released for the Nintendo 64 in 1998. The game is set in a world populated by anthropomorphic animals, in which the player takes the role of a monkey named Bancho who must battle his way through a series of levels in order to save the world from a mysterious evil force. The game features a unique battle system that combines elements of traditional fighting games with platforming elements. Players must use Bancho's special moves and weapons to defeat enemies and progress through the levels. The game also features a variety of mini-games, including a fishing game and a quiz game. Doubutsu Banchou (Japan) (Proto) was the first game in the series and was followed by a sequel, Doubutsu Banchou 2 (Japan) (Proto), released in 1999. The game received generally positive reviews, with critics praising its unique battle system and its humorous characters and dialogue.