AmuLit has announced an all-new otome game, described as a Japanese-style dark fantasy scheduled for release as a Nintendo Switch downloadable title in 2027. The game is co-produced by Voltage and Toei Animation, with the creative team also attracting attention.
AmuLit's all-new otome game “Kakan Ruirui: The Lantern Night That Illuminates the Underworld” has been announced and is scheduled for release as a downloadable title for Nintendo Switch in 2027. The title is read “Kakan Ruirui,” and its abbreviated name is “Kakarui.”
The official announcement describes the game as featuring a Japanese-style dark fantasy setting and a beautiful, ephemeral drama, while the promotional artwork depicts a nighttime city and red lanterns. The supported languages are Japanese and English. Further details, including the release date, price and romanceable characters, will be announced at a later date.
Character illustrations are scheduled to be handled by Kazuki Yone (カズキヨネ), the scenario by Yoshimura Ririka (吉村りりか), background art by Yuuki Naohiro (ユウキナオヒロ), music by Yamato (大和), and the theme song by Arika. The focus is on bringing color to the game's world.
The first promotional video is scheduled for an advance screening at the AmuLit booth at AGF2026, and the distribution of special shopping bags to attendees is also under consideration. Further official announcements are awaited.
The official page introduces the project through announcements and video information, the title logo and visual materials, with additional information expected to be released in the future.