Frontwing USA have launched the official Steam page for Frontwing-developed visual novel GINKA, confirming its release in the west. Frontwing is also known for developing the Grisaia series of visual novels, including Grisaia Chronos Rebellion.
This past July, Frontwing revealed the GINKA opening theme song “Star Trail” by Ikumi Hasegawa. The opening movie highlights the new theme song while showcasing stunning illustrations and CGs for the new visual novel. Fans in the west may also look forward to experiencing this new work by the Grisaia developers.
GINKA on Steam
Frontwing USA confirms GINKA will be available on PC via Steam with English and Simplified Chinese language options. The game will feature Japanese voice-overs, and Steam users may wishlist the game right now. A release date has not been announced yet. however.
Asta Konno is handling the concept and script of GINKA’s scenario. Konno’s previous works include If My Heart Had Wings, A Sky Full of Stars, and Himawari no Kyoukai to Nagai Natsuyasumi. Key animation and character designs are handled by Yusano (ATRI: My Dear Moments, The Wizard Who Believes in a Bright Future). Once more, Frontwing is handling production of the game.
Here’s an overview of the story, via Steam:
Story
Five years ago, Aoba Ryusei’s childhood friend, Shinomiya Ginka, disappeared without a trace on the night of the summer festival. The superstitious islanders believed this to be an act of God, saying that she was “spirited away.”
Now in high school, Ryusei decides to visit the island over summer break. He needs to know: Did Ginka ever come back? Could she be living a normal high school life?
Sadly, his faint hopes are crushed when he learns that Ginka was never seen again after that night. He dejectedly prepares to depart, but then he meets a young girl who looks exactly like his missing childhood friend? Ginka.
“Welcome back, Ryusei.”
The girl doesn’t know her own name. All she knows is that she loves Ryusei.
Where has she been? Why hasn’t she aged? Finally reunited with his long lost friend, Ryusei vows to have the best summer vacation ever on the tranquil little island of his childhood.
Lastly, GINKA is coming soon to Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam.
