Three New Bachelors in Hakuoki: Kyoto Winds - Sakamoto, Souma, and Iba
LOS ANGELES, CA., April 12, 2017 - The time to introduce the newest love interests from Hakuoki™: Kyoto Winds has arrived! Meet three completely new bachelors to the Hakuoki series, Sakamoto, Souma, and Iba! Their routes broaden the world of Hakuoki and are another opportunity to fall in love.
The game hits North America for the PlayStation®Vita system on May 16, and Europe on May 19 in both physical and digital formats!
Ryouma Sakamoto: A gunslinging, smooth-talking samurai who offers to help you find your father. Sakamoto hides behind pseudonyms and his charming smile. Can you trust this handsome stranger you've just met?
Kazue Souma: A young samurai who doesn't think highly of the Shinsengumi. Souma is a serious, headstrong person. Kondou invites him to join the Shinsengumi as your first student - can you teach him well?
Hachiro Iba: A samurai from the Okuzume, the guards who protect the shogun. Iba is the Shinsengumi's old friend from Edo, but for some reason he claims to know you...
This remastered telling of the beloved, visual novel Hakuoki series that was first developed and released in 2008 focuses on the story set in Kyoto. The young Chizuru, determined to find her father, will romance the famous samurai of Shinsengumi through a series of engaging stories and dramatic events. Now, experience new characters, love interests, and episodes in the world of Hakuoki: Kyoto Winds May 16/19 for North America and Europe!
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About Hakuoki: Kyoto Winds 1863. As the end of the Bakumatsu period draws closer...
A lone Chizuru Yukimura travels from Edo to Kyoto in hopes of searching for her father who mysteriously vanished. As she ventures through the unfamiliar city in the dark of night, she is suddenly attacked by a gang of samurai. Amidst the chaos, a mysterious figure approaches her, hungry for the taste of blood. As the threat of danger approaches, she is saved by none other than the Shinsengumi.
After their encounter, Chizuru lives with the men of the Shinsengumi to fulfill their common goal: seeking out her missing father.However, she slowly uncovers the Shinsengumi's dark secret: The Furies. A group of men calling themselves "Demons" eventually confront the Shinsengumi, standing in opposition to their secret Fury identity.
Upon meeting these Demons, Chizuru is forced to come face to face with the secrets of her past. This story is about a girl who allies with the men of the Shinsengumi, who are struggling to uphold their faith in an era of rapid social change in Japan.
Key Features
- 12 Handsome Bachelors - Fall in love as these 12 bachelors battle for your heart in this historical fantasy!
- Over 80 Hours of Romance - With over 30 different endings, immerse yourself in the world of Hakuoki
- through its compelling tale of romance, friendship, and betrayal! Beauty at Your Fingertips - Fluid animation and vibrant art breathes life into this climatic era in Japan's history! Then, view all of the art in a gorgeous photo gallery.
About Idea Factory International, Inc.
Idea Factory International was first established in September 2013 as an information hub for the Japanese company Idea Factory Co., Ltd., and is now the publisher of fine titles including the Hyperdimension Neptunia™ Re;Birth series, its spinoffs, and the otome game Amnesia™: Memories for the PlayStation®Vita handheld entertainment system. We have since ventured into bringing these titles to the world of PC gaming and will continue providing localized media to fans worldwide in conjunction with Idea Factory Co., Ltd., with a focus on strengthening the Idea Factory brand around the globe.
