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Yatagarasu Enter the Eastward is an original 2D fighting game set in a parallel world, with pixel-art graphics and straightforward gameplay built around fighting-game fundamentals. Its central mechanic is the blocking, or “BL,” system: you deflect opponents’ attacks and counterattack. The simple controls are intended to be easy to understand while leaving room for strategic play.

Story

On December 25, 1926, Japan’s imperial era name changes to “Kobun,” appearing to mark the start of a new historical period. A Japanese nationalist revolutionary group stages a coup to restore “the divine nation of Japan,” swiftly taking control of the Prime Minister’s residence, the police department, major corporations and newspapers.

Former government forces respond with a secret assassination program called “Yatagarasu,” targeting key figures involved in the coup. They assign the operation to the Iga Clan, a ninja clan that still exists as an intelligence agency and is also known as the “Government Dogs.”

New characters

• Ugui: An elderly butler serving the last descendant of the deposed Suitoku royal family. Retained by the former king, he has a manner and skills unlike those of a typical butler, and a mysterious background. He plans to exploit the unrest to manipulate the government and restore the royal family.
• Ao Tienyi: The last living descendant of the Suitoku royal family. After the family was dethroned, Wugui spirited her away to live in hiding. She agrees to his plan to rebuild her former kingdom, and takes on the role of a “bright and cheerful princess” after being moved by Kotaro’s acting, despite her naturally timid nature.
• Sistan: An automated doll originally designed to bring people joy, then reprogrammed by a nation to serve as a secret operative. She arrives in Japan to find a “Divine Drive” said to predict any event or grant wishes.

Pixel-art fighting

The game uses a 2D format and old-school pixel art, with character designs and animations made for that style. Its simple system focuses on the core elements of fighting games.

Online battles

Online play includes ranked matches, lobby matches, the option to play while waiting, and spectating. Matches also feature real-time commentary and hype as they develop. A website called Yatagarasu News lets you check current match status from a smartphone.