Regista announced today a brand new action horror game directed by Japanese comedian and YouTuber Eiko Kano! The Japanese game is titled revive of the moon and will be coming out for Nintendo Switch, though no release date was specified.
In revive of the moon, the main character and friends fight against an approaching monster with the help of his friends in modern Tokyo, which has been hit by an unprecedented crisis. Production will be jointly backed by Register and content company Plus 81. Furthermore, an audition by Eiko Kano himself is now open for potential singers for the game’s opening song. Anyone can submit, be they a pro or an amateur. Submissions close on December 28.
▍Revive of the Moon Trailer
▍Worldview & Story
The story takes place in modern Tokyo, where an unprecedented disaster has struck.
The main character, Mizuki, flees for her life when suddenly strange creatures appear before her. While the city is in an uproar, the monsters attack as if to catch up with her desperate actions of escape.
However, she decides to fight against the monsters together with his friends, making full use of her well-trained swordsmanship. Thus, her destiny is set in motion. And in the midst of the battle, she approaches the abominable truth that has been handed down since ancient times…
▍Revive of the Moon Staff
Director: Eiko Kano
Character Design: Ishisyou
Script: Kahoku Mao
Original Story: Hidetaka Kano/Junya Tamano
Production: Plus 81 Inc.
Development and release: Regista
Cooperation: Maseki Entertainment Inc.
Publicity: VisionProducement Inc.
▍Audition for the Opening Song of Revive of the Moon
Submissions will be accepted until Wednesday, December 28, 2022. Participants must send a song of approximately 60 to 90 seconds long via the form, and if you’re selected, you’ll be asked to submit a full version of the theme song (which has a duration of 3 to 5 minutes) by February 28, 2023.
