Toei Animation and Voltage’s latest collaborative otome game, 『枷檻累々―うら黄泉照らす鬼灯夜―』 (Kakarui, a dark fantasy adventure), is set for release on Nintendo Switch in 2027. The game will feature illustrations by Kazuki Yone (カズキヨネ), and an initial announcement video is scheduled to be shown at AGF2026.
Toei Animation and Voltage have announced that their completely original otome game, 『枷檻累々―うら黄泉照らす鬼灯夜―』 (Kakarui, a dark fantasy adventure), is scheduled for release on Nintendo Switch in 2027. The project is being jointly produced by Voltage and Toei Animation. The title is read “Kakarui” and will be developed as a dark fantasy adventure drawing on the strengths of both companies’ brands. It was also announced that illustrator Kazuki Yone (カズキヨネ) will work on the project.
The game is characterized by “beautiful visuals and a compelling drama.” The scenario will be created by a team of creators from various fields, including Yoshimura Ririka (吉村りりか), scenario writer for 『ネオンクラッシュ -Echoes of the Lost-』. The tagline is “Everything began with the life that was lost――,” and the game is planned to depict a Japanese-style dark fantasy world and its drama.
An initial announcement video is scheduled to be shown in advance at the AmuLit booth at AGF2026 (Animate Girls Festival 2026). Visitors will receive a special booklet and oversized shopping bags. The project overview also discloses the supported platform, release timing and key staff.