A new
promotional trailer for Natsume Yūjin-Chō: Hazuki no Shirushi (Natsume's
Book of Friends: August Chronicle), the first video game based on Yuki
Midorikawa 's beloved manga , was released this Thursday. The title
will be available from June 5 for Nintendo Switch and PC
via Steam .
An
unpublished story with multiple routes
The third
trailer reveals that the game will feature an original story with five
possible endings , depending on the player's choices. It will also
include special events unlocked by giving gifts to different
characters, as well as fun minigames with Nyanko-sensei ,
Natsume's iconic companion.
Designed in
the style of a visual novel , the player will take the role
of Takashi Natsume as he travels through the town during the
summer vacation, interacting with humans and yōkai in
situations both emotional and mysterious.
Special
edition and exclusive collector's content
Along with
the standard edition, a limited edition has been announced
that includes collectibles such as a special box , a postcard
book , a Nyanko-sensei pin set , an A3 acrylic
poster , a slipcase , a bromide card ,
and a promotional card for the Weiss Schwarz card game .
The game
will offer support in Simplified Chinese , Traditional
Chinese , and Japanese , with voice acting
exclusively in Japanese.
Celebrating
15 years of anime and a story that lives on
The
Natsume Yuujinchou anime premiered
its seventh season on October 7 on TV Tokyo and on October
8 on AT-X. In Japan, it is available on platforms such as Netflix , d
Anime Store and U-NEXT . Meanwhile, Crunchyroll handles
its distribution in Europe , Latin America , Africa and
other regions.
This year,
the series celebrates its 15th anniversary since it began
airing on television in 2008, cementing itself as a beloved work within
contemporary Japanese anime.
A legacy
that transcends generations
The
original manga debuted in LaLa DX in June 2003 and has
continued to be published in LaLa since 2007. Viz
Media publishes the series in English, keeping alive the connection
between readers and this world filled with yōkai ,
spirituality, and deep emotions.
