Developed by KLab Games, Kadokawa and Shengqu Games, magic idol-raising smartphone RPG “Lapis Re:Lights” (ラピスリライツ) reveals game system and gameplay videos. A visual is also revealed for its anime adaptation, which is scheduled to air in 2020.
▲ A teaser visual of the anime adaptation of “Lapis Re:Lights”
▍Overview
“Lapis Re:Lights” is originally a multimedia project announced by KLab and Kadokawa in March 2018. The theme of the project is “The idols that can use magic”.
Light novel series “Mayo Chiki!” writer Hajime Asano (あさの ハジメ) writes the scenario, and U35 designs the characters. Video game “Suikoden” series creator Yoshitaka Murayama (村山 吉隆) collaborates on the worldview setting, and Zuji provides concept art.
▍Game System
■ Story Mode
The smartphone game features a fully-voiced story mode, where players can follow the magic idols to their road to success.
■ Battle
Players will command the idols in turn-based battles, collect cards and enhance their magic power in the simple nurturing system.
Players can even hold lives in boss battles and enjoy the stunning 3D CG graphics. The release date of the game is not yet confirmed.