TOKYO, Japan. September 20th, 2024 – Famous voice actress Akiho Suzumoto has been announced as the voice of the protagonist for the new action-based survival roguelike with horror elements “SHINONOME ABYSS: The Maiden Exorcist”.

Akiho Suzumoto will lend her voice to the game’s protagonist, Yono. She has worked extensively in anime, games, and theatre, including in the role of Natsuha Arisugawa in “THE iDOLM@STER SHINY COLORS.”

The new game is the second title to be created by KADOKAWA Game Linkage and ABC Animation, who were also behind the Ninja Slayer Neosaitama in Flames franchise which was released earlier this summer. 

Akiho Suzumoto said: “I feel very privileged to be able to voice the protagonist Yono-chan. 

“I portrayed her while feeling her serene and internally fiery personality. Since this is a horror action game, there is a constant undercurrent of suspense and I remember being a little nervous during the recording because it was different from usual. 

“I would be happy if you enjoy the game while watching Yono-chan’s efforts!”

SHINONOME ABYSS: The Maiden Exorcist is an action-based survival game which boasts horror elements. It will follow the story of Yono, a Miko (maiden exorcist), trying to track down her missing exorcist brother. However, the hunt takes a turn for the worse when it leads her to a mysterious and terrifying mansion where many mononoke (yokai and vengeful spirits) are waiting for her.

Even those who do not ordinarily enjoy action games can enjoy this game due to its strategic elements.

A special game related live broadcast will take place on YouTube on 28 and 29 September featuring Akiho Suzumoto and a number of game makers, where the secrets of SHINONOME ABYSS: The Maiden Exorcist will be revealed.

SHINONOME ABYSS: The Maiden Exorcist is set to debut on the renowned gaming platform, Steam, as well as Nintendo Switch – and you can add it to your wishlist now. The latest updates about the game are also being posted on its dedicated X account. 

SHINONOME ABYSS: The Maiden Exorcist and Ninja Slayer Neosaitama in Flames will be available to trial play in the KADOKAWA Game Linkage booth at the Tokyo Game Show which takes place on 26-29 September at Makuhari Messe.

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TOKYO, Japan. May 28th, 2024 – Fans of indie games can look forward to the upcoming launch of SHINONOME ABYSS: The Maiden Exorcist in fall 2024. 

The new game is the second title to be created by KADOKAWA Game Linkage and ABC Animation. The collaborators are also behind the highly anticipated Ninja Slayer Neosaitama in Flames which is set to be released this summer. 

The game is set to debut on the renowned gaming platform, Steam – and you can add it to your wishlist now. The latest updates about the game are also being posted on its dedicated X account. 

SHINONOME ABYSS: The Maiden Exorcist is an action-based survival game which boasts horror elements. It will follow the story of Yono, a Miko (maiden exorcist), trying to track down her missing exorcist brother. However, the hunt takes a turn for the worse when it leads her to a mysterious and terrifying mansion where many mononoke (yokai and vengeful spirits) are waiting for her.

In order to survive, players will be expected to look out for the presence of the mononoke in the form of noises or following clues – but exploring such places can kill their adversaries too!

When Yono is in danger, another personality of hers appears and her abilities are greatly enhanced. One of the key points of the strategy to survive till the end is to skillfully manipulate this change of personalities.

There are three game modes: “Harai,” “Misogi,” and “Gyou”. “Gyou” is the highest difficulty mode, in which players compete to see how long they can survive in an endless dungeon.  The game is based in a Japanese setting – with ongoing threats from numerous monsters. 

The new launch took inspiration from the former Shinonome game which was previously available on Steam. The creators made sure to take users feedback seriously and, as a result, added a variety of characters and a challenging ‘boss’. 

SHINONOME ABYSS: The Maiden Exorcist is also available to play in Japanese, English and Chinese. It is suitable for players of all ages, and it has been specifically recommended for people who are fans of retro gaming.

The creators of SHINONOME ABYSS: The Maiden Exorcist said: “The place Yono must go to is a terrifying place where mononoke reside and the very structure of the mansion changes every time one enters. Only time will tell what awaits her when she opens the sliding doors…

“Even in the gaming world, Indie games are unique because they allow the creator’s thoughts and ideas to shine through in a straightforward manner. This project aims to use Indie Games to popularize the titles that these games are based on, in not only Japan but the rest of the world as well.”