Nihon Falcom has revealed new details and screenshots for upcoming action RPG Kyoto Xanadu going over new characters, requests, cursed armor, Kien Kobanashi, and so much more.
Get the full details below, via Gematsu:
Wyatt Warren (voiced by Ryuho Nagaoka)
Age: 18
A brilliant third-year student who serves as the receptionist of Hirasaka Academy’s Research Building.
A member dispatched from an American company affiliated with the Zodiac Corporate Alliance, he is neither a member of Suruga’s team nor one of his subordinates.
While he speaks in an administrative manner, he occasionally invites Rei to participate in questionable experiments, and his quick-wittedness also causes him to sometimes jump to wild conclusions.
Marina Yuino (voiced by Hana Hishikawa)
Age: 15
A female student who serves as the receptionist of Hirasaka Academy’s chapel.
She deeply admires Luana, who is sometimes known as the “Saint of Siena,” and is also a member of the Nameless Fruit team led by Luana.
Although she is often absent-minded and prone to mistakes, she studies hard every day in hopes of becoming a full-fledged sister.
Systems: Facility Requests
By accepting requests from the various facilities at Hirasaka Academy and completing them within the labyrinth before returning, players can earn “rewards” and “contribution points” from the academy.
Requests from the Research Building
Requests to obtain “Otherworldly Materials” can be completed by destroying special environmental objects found within the labyrinth.
Requests from the Training Ground
Subjugation requests can be completed by defeating a specific number of monster within the labyrinth.
Requests from the Chapel
Rescue requests from the chapel can be completed by rescuing lost students who are stranded in “Uncertain Domain.”
Systems: Kijaku Tenjinguu
While exploring the labyrinth, players may obtain “cursed armor.”
After returning to the real world, cursed armor can be dispelled at Kijaku Tenjinguu on Shijo Street in Kyoto, restoring it into special armor with unique properties.
The process requires “Dispel Talismans,” which can be purchased at Kijaku Tenjinguu.
Systems: Tankasho / Kien Kobanashi
While exploring Hirasaka Academy and Kyoto, special events called “Tankasho” and “Kienkobanashi” may occur at specific locations which will deepen the player’s bond with various characters.
By completing these events, players can earn “relationship points.” Once enough points have been obtained, special events will occur. Maxing out a character’s relationship points will award players rare items as a “token of friendship.”
Tankasho
Tankasho depicts conversations with main characters such as Fuka, Kazuki, Sena, homeroom teacher Tatsumiya, and others.
Kien Kobanashi
Kien Kobanashi depicts the individual stories of various students who attend Hirasaka Academy.
Kien Kobanashi Characters
Mitsutaka Kino (voiced by Kohei Yanagi)
Age: 18
Soul Device: Jitte types
A second-year student at Hirasaka Academy from Miyagi Prefecture.
He greatly admires tokusatsu heroes, and after awakening as a Chosen, enrolled at the academy in pursuit of becoming a “true hero.”
However, his naturally timid and pessimistic personality often leads him to worry that he is holding his team back.
Sayuri Shinozuka (voiced by Riko Akechi)
Age: 17
Soul Device: Japanese parasol types
A second-year student at Hirasaka Academy from Gifu Prefecture.
As the daughter of a prestigious Chosen family, she is generally well mannered. However, she has a sharp personality and is particularly harsh toward Rei.
In combat, she specializes in using a Japanese parasol-type Soul Device and serves as the ace of a mid-ranked team at the academy.
Komachi Takigawa (voiced by Yuno Azuma)
Age: 16
Soul Device: Hammer types
A cheerful and friendly first-year student from Fukuoka Prefecture.
She has an enormous appetite and often gets caught up in lively conversations about food-related topics.
Although she hails from a line of Chosen, her family is not a traditional prestigious household, having instead been raised in a more common middle class environment.
Soshi Akazome (voiced by Kosuke Kuwano)
Age: 16
Soul Device: Oni hand types
A one-armed first-year student from Aichi Prefecture.
His Soul Device manifests as a giant oni hand that makes up for his lack of a left arm, allowing him to tear through monsters in battle.
He appears to avoid interacting with others and is almost always alone.
Rikiya Nito (voiced by Yoshinori Nakayama)
Age: 18
Soul Device: Kanabo types
A physically adept third-year student from Nara Prefecture.
His bold and energetic personality can sometimes overwhelm those around him, but he is extremely disciplined when it comes to honing his body.
He enrolled at Hirasaka Academy to gain the strength needed to fight monsters, and currently serves as the leader of one of the academy’s top-ranked athletics teams.
Tomoe Furube (voiced by Yuzuki Watase)
Age: 19
Soul Device: Staff types
A refined third-year student from Nagasaki Prefecture who loves to read.
She belongs to a mid-ranked all-girls team at Hirasaka Academy.
She is somewhat of a neat freak, and stays on high alert when it comes to Rei due to the various rumors that have circulated about him since his transfer to the academy.
A new trailer showcasing character Sena Nakiri was also released:
Kyoto Xanadu will launch on July 16 for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam in Japan and Asia. The Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and PC versions will cost 7,920 yen, the Nintendo Switch 2 version costs 8,070 yen, and the Nintendo Switch 2 Upgrade Pack costs 150 yen for owners of the physical and digital Switch version.
A Kyoto Xanadu Limited Edition will be available featuring the following items:
- Kyoto Xanadu Original Soundtrack mini
- Selection of songs, including the theme song “Outer Sky” by in-game virtual singer LinoN.
- Hirasaka Academy Action Card Complete Set
- A replica set featuring all 15 Action Cards in the game
- Rei and Fuka Costumes “Hirasaka Komachi (Blue)”
- Hirasaka Academy Wooden Engraved Coaster
The pre-order/first-print bonus is the “Support Card LinoN” DLC, which increases the lesson’s effect to train characters more efficiently at Hirasaka Academy.
A North American and European release of Kyoto Xanadu is planned, and a release date is being coordinated with a partner. The partner will make an official announcement once the release date is set in stone.
Fans can catch up with the Nintendo Switch version of Tokyo Xanadu eX+, which includes 60 FPS support, a revamped localization, a high-speed Turbo mode, and all previously released DLC. Final Weapon reviewed Tokyo Xanadu eX+ for Switch and gave it a 3.5/5 score, noting that “despite its story and combat-related flaws, Tokyo Xanadu eX+ still presents RPG fans with a great offering of content and features that will make them want to explore Tokyo and discover the secrets of the underworld.”
