Falcom has updated the official website for its upcoming action RPG Kyoto Xanadu, introducing four new characters.
You can view the new character renders, screenshots, and profiles below, with the lattermost translated via Gematsu:
Masayuki Rikudo (voiced by Shunsuke Takeuchi)
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Age: 18 –
Soul Device: Odachi types – The leader of the top-ranking team “Juuikkoku” and the student council president, who wields tremendous authority at Hirasaka Academy.
Strict on both himself and others, he carries himself with constant dignity and exudes a quiet aura of intimidation that compels those around him to follow.
Possessing both proven ability and strong leadership, he is respected by many. However, he exhibits an unusually cold and dismissive attitude toward his younger sister Fuka.
LinoN (voiced by Hina Aoki)
– A virtual singer who gained worldwide popularity for her gifted voice. The protagonist, Rei, is a huge fan.
Through her enchanting avatar, she has released a wide variety of songs to the world. However, about a year ago, she abruptly went on hiatus, leading to various speculation regarding the truth behind it.
Toushu (voiced by Megumi Toyoguchi)
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Age: 40 – A mysterious woman who conceals her face behind a mask and serves as the head of Hirasaka Academy.
She gathers “Chosen Ones” affiliated with various factions, as well as qualified individuals like Rei who do not belong to any specific organization, and has them compete to conquer Hirasaka Xanadu. However, she generally does not interfere with their chosen courses of action, instead watching over their fates as though taking pleasure in it.
Shu Kadenokoji (voiced by Kazuki Ura)
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Age: 18 –
Soul Device: Fan and amulet types –
The sub-leader of the team “Juuikkoku,” known for his lighthearted demeanor and refined Kyoto dialect.
He comes from a family that for generations has produced leaders of the Japanese government’s anti-otherworld organization, the “Bureau of Onmyo.” Within the academy, he represents the members dispatched from the Bureau of Onmyo.
Although he appears to have a personality completely opposite to that of Masayuki, who is his best friend from childhood, the two work well together. He has also known Fuka since they were kids.
Kyoto Xanadu alternates between two main gameplay pillars. In the real world, players explore Kyoto, attend classes at Hirasaka Academy to strengthen abilities, and interact with characters through chat and deck-building systems tied to action cards used in daily activities.
The other half of the experience takes place inside the Labyrinth. Here, players explore dungeon floors using 2D and 3D action gameplay. Combat revolves around Soul-Devices, combining melee attacks, ranged strikes, and special abilities. Each floor introduces different gimmicks tied to Guardian attributes.
The story begins in Kyoto, still the capital of Japan, 1,200 years after the capital’s relocation. Rei is introduced while fleeing through Kyoto’s streets after stealing a large sum of money from the criminal underworld. Cornered by pursuing yakuza, his escape is cut short when a mysterious otherworld suddenly manifests in the middle of the city.
Pulled into this abnormal space, Rei is attacked by creatures known as Greed. Then, a certain power awakens within him, manifesting as twin blades.
Kyoto Xanadu is in development for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, and PC via Steam, with a Summer 2026 release.
AloJapan.com