Nihon Falcom has posted new clips for their upcoming action JRPG Kyoto Xanadu, briefly showcasing new footage across dungeon exploration and school life.
Strangely, one of these clips reveals a character who appears identical to Dogi from the Ys series. While there is no information on this blue-haired character, he could be similar to Towa from Tokyo Xanadu.
For those unaware, a character identical to Towa Herschel from the Trails series was in Tokyo Xanadu as a relative of the main character and one of the school’s teachers. It was really nothing more than a reference, so the same would likely apply here.
You can view these new clips below:
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 will be released for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, and PC via Steam in Japan on July 16, 2026.
AloJapan.com