Voltage’s visual novel brand AmuLit and Toei Animation have confirmed that its upcoming visual novel Kakan Ruirui: The Caged Lantern of Yomi will release in 2027 for Nintendo Switch in both English and Japanese. It has also released the first trailer for the game, which showcases some of its characters.
The trailer outlines some of the premise: “Yomi. The realm of the dead. Here, beneath the glimmer of a thriving city, demons devour human souls. Bound, unbound, severed. Lives are tied together in countless ways. Yet once loosened, the threads of fate tangle, becoming the very chains of captivity. And now, even the wheel of reincarnation threatens to grind to a halt.” It also highlights the core characters for the upcoming visual novel. There’s the “Oath-Sworn Sinner,” Toki, who is accompanied with the quote, “When I’m with you, I don’t feel so alone.” The trailer reveals the “Secret Keeper” Mika with the quote “…Just thinking out loud here, but have we met somewhere before?”
The Death-Defying Wanderer Nagi states that “We won’t go down that easily. We’ve got luck on our side.” Kyo, the Solitary Tactician, comments that “You all have such kind hearts. I’m so very glad we met.” Finally, Iori, a character whose name can be changed, is the “Promise-Bound Amnesiac.” She states that “I have no memories, so how do I know what’s normal?” Check out the new trailer for Kakan Ruirui: The Caged Lantern of Yomi below:
Voltage and Toei Animation will likely reveal more details about the game at a later date. As previously announced, the staff of Kakan Ruirui: The Caged Lantern of Yomi includes:
- Directors: Rei Misaki (Voltage) and Ririka Yoshimura (Cupid Parasite, Despera Drops)
- Producers: Satoshi Nohara (Voltage), Hiroaki Shibata and Honoka Kishi (Toei)
- Development Producer: Norihisa Kochiwa (HYDE)
- Illustrator: Yone Kazuki (Hakuoki series)
- Scenario: Ririka Yoshimura
- Background Art: Naohiro Yuki
- Soundtrack: Yamato (Heart Company)
- Theme Song: Arika
