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Press release:
TOKYO – October 28, 2022.
The Tokyo-based (Japan) indie games publisher Ryu’s Office and indie games developer Unknown X, are today super happy and excited to announce that their anime-themed rhythm/action game “Touhou Danmaku Kagura Phantasia Lost” (which is set in the “Touhou Project” universe) is coming to PC via Steam in 2023 (“Touhou Danmaku Kagura Phantasia Lost” is an updated and expanded version of the mobile game “DANMAKU KAGURA”).

While service for the original DANMAKU KAGURA on mobile platforms ends today, Touhou DANMAKU KAGURA Phantasia Lost brings the rhythm game to PC with a new control scheme designed for controllers or keyboard & mouse. Many of the songs from the original will return, as will the Mitama Cards, which unlock characters featuring illustrations by fan-favorite creators like Yuu Kamiya and Negi Haruba.

Complete songs by tapping notes to the beat as they fly down the chart, with mechanics adapted to controller or keyboard setups. Master increasingly complicated note charts, earning points for lengthy combos. Defeat special bosses featuring distinct challenges for each song to earn the cards necessary to unlock new characters and discover the mystery behind Genoskyo’s destruction.

Experience a brand new story mode exclusive to the PC version, written by Jin Fujisawa and Wakano Takeda of Story Note Co. A mysterious cataclysm leaves Gensokyo, the land where humans and yokai of the Touhou Realm coexist, in ruins. Reimu must gather her friends by collecting Mitama Cards to assemble their powers and help restore the land of Gensokyo to its former glory.

Unknown X, a group founded by JYUNYA (director of Touhou Genso Wanderer) that helps oversee the Touhou Project with the help of series creator ZUN, will publish the title worldwide. They are doing so in collaboration with Ryu’s Office, who helped with the promotion of Danmaku Kagura on mobile, and will continue to assist with the Steam version of the game.

“Thanks to the support of everyone who played the game and made their voices heard we were able to make the PC version of Touhou DANMAKU KAGURA Phantasia Lost a reality,” said JYUNYA, founder, Unknown X.

“We will bring as many of the songs and Mitama Cards as we can to the Steam version, along with unreleased ones and brand-new content. Please wishlist the game on Steam, and keep an eye out for further ways you can support the project.”

For more information, please visit the new Touhou DANMAKU KAGURA Phantasia Lost website, wishlist the game on Steam, follow @danmakuJP on Twitter and the official Touhou DANMAKU KAGURA Channel on YouTube.

About Touhou Project
Touhou Project, recognized by the Guinness World Records as the “most prolific fan-made shooter series,” is a collection of games set in the world of Gensokyo and using a recurring cast of familiar characters. Predominantly consisting of vertical shooters, the Touhou Project games are developed by the original creator, one-man studio Team Shanghai Alice.

About Unknown X
Founded by Aquastyle game developer JYUNYA and composed of handpicked members of the DANMAKU KAGURA development team, Unknown X aims to enhance Touhou Project and propulse its recognition in the world. Unknown X’s current name was created by none other than the original Touhou Project creator himself, ZUN.

About Ryu’s Office
Ryu’s Office offers in-depth marketing solutions for smartphone, console, arcade, and PC games in Japan. They are particularly focused on the planning and production of numerous live broadcasts based out of Japan for the gaming industry.

To learn more, visit the official Ryu’s Office website.