Every year for April Fool’s Day, many Japanese developers and publishers prepare one-off unique events for the special occasion. From fun posts on Twitter to limited events and even one-off games, the occasion is loved by gamers and fans around the world. This list recaps some of the tomfooleries released this year. Click here for last year’s list.
▍FGO Limited April Fool’s Games
Once again, for April Fool’s day, FGO released special limited apps for fans to enjoy. Following last year’s FGO Quest, this year, two apps were released.
▍LoveLive! x Powerpuff Girls Limited Collab
LoveLive! dropped a special and uncharacteristic collaboration with Powerpuff Girls during April Fool’s Day 2020! The limited collaboration introduced the Powerpuff Girls (Blossom, Bubbles, and Buttercup) as members of Aqours.
18人の新メンバー!? μ’sとAqoursがパワーパフ ガールズに!ブシモ「ラブライブ!スクールアイドルフェスティバル」に4/1(水)限定でパワーパフ ガールズが登場!
カートゥーン ネットワークでは1日限定ムービー&コラボエピを今日14:00と18:45に放送するよ❤️?? pic.twitter.com/lwrk3WKk4N
— パワーパフガールズ【公式】 (@PPGcnjp) April 1, 2020
▍Shojo Kageki Revue Starlight Fishing Adventure
Revue Starlight took a surprisingly weird turn during April Fool’s with a “Saijou Claudine’s the French Way of Fishing!”. Players were gifted with fishing gameplay and fishing-themed characters for the occasion. I don’t know about you, but it sure was refreshing seeing characters in fishing gear!
▍Fire Emblem Heroes Back to Pixels
For April Fool’s Day, Fire Emblem Heroes received a special update(?), turning the graphics of the game back to the classic 16-bit style.
▍Yu Yu Hakusho Kurama School Life Episode
In celebration of April Fool’s Day, Yu Yu Hakusho: 100% Maji Battle sure didn’t joke around. On the day, a special quest was released depicting a day in school with Kurama. Players who cleared the quest were also rewarded with a special student Kuram!
4月1日(水)0:00より『新章 ~蔵馬と学園生活編~』を開催!
特別クエスト「100%本気学園 〜赤薔薇のプリンス〜」に挑戦し、蔵馬との親密度を高めよう!
さらに今ならホーム画面が特別仕様に! https://t.co/a3SZHeTnvR
#マジバト #蔵馬と学園生活 #エイプリルフール pic.twitter.com/eqr7uNiUhs— 幽☆遊☆白書 100%本気(マジ)バトル 公式 (@yuhaku100) March 31, 2020
▍Romance on Titans
If you’re a fan of AoT, then you’ll definitely appreciate what AoT Tactics had prepared. On their official Twitter, a special post “teasing” a Titan-oriented romance simulation, Romance on Titans, was posted. Expected date… April first 3030.
Coming soon, from the makers of Attack on Titan TACTICS…
Colossal Love ❤️ Romance on Titan TACTICS
Stay tuned for updates, and get ready to dedicate your heart in ways you never imagined! pic.twitter.com/rrKdj5IcnQ
— AoT TACTICS (@AoTTACTICS) April 1, 2020
▍Disgaea RPG Official Website 404
Considering the fact that the game had major server issues when it launched, Disgaea RPG’s official website greeted players with a special 404 error during April Fool’s day. But this time, the game servers were still running.