AmuLit's all-new otome game “Kakan Ruirui: The Lantern Night That Illuminates the Underworld” is scheduled for release in 2027. The game will be a Nintendo Switch download-only title, co-produced by Voltage and Toei Animation.
Toei Animation announced that its latest title from Voltage's consumer game brand AmuLit, the all-new otome game “Kakan Ruirui: The Lantern Night That Illuminates the Underworld,” will be released for Nintendo Switch in 2027. The game is co-produced by Voltage and Toei Animation, with a creative team assembled to emphasize beautiful visuals and drama. The title is “Kakan Ruirui,” and it is described as depicting a Japanese-style dark fantasy world.
A distinguished creative team has come together, including illustrator Kazuki Yone (カズキヨネ), scenario writer Yoshimura Ririka (吉村りりか), background artist Yuuki Naohiro (ユウキナオヒロ), music composer Yamato (大和) and theme-song artist Arika. The game is expected to be characterized by its dramatic storytelling and beautiful presentation.
The first promotional video is scheduled for an advance screening at the AmuLit booth at AGF2026. Special booklets and shopping bags are scheduled to be distributed to visitors. The event will be held at Sunshine City in Ikebukuro on 7 and 8 November.
The game is a Nintendo Switch download-only title scheduled for release in 2027. Voltage is responsible for planning, while production is jointly handled by Voltage and Toei Animation. The development producer is Yoshihisa Kochiwa (東風輪敬久), and the director is Rei Misaki (御崎嶺), among others.