Frontwing announced visual novel GINKA launches on October 26 for PC via Steam with English, Japanese, and Simplified Chinese language options. A Nintendo Switch version is also on the way.
In July 2023, 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. The game will be launching first for Steam, followed by the Nintendo Switch version at a later date.
GINKA Comes to PC First
Frontwing USA will be publishing GINKA for PC via Steam with English and Simplified Chinese language options. In Japan, the title will also be available via DMM Games and DLsite. The Steam version will feature Japanese voice-overs, and users may wishlist the game right now. Steam users can expect the title to launch on October 26. A release date for the Nintendo Switch version has not been announced.
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 launches on October 26 for PC via Steam.
