A modern Japanese-style fantasy story involving Yue, a young boy born and raised at a shrine, and his friendship with the “Ayakashi” spirits.
Of the Red, the Light, and the Ayakashi Tsuzuri (Akaya Akashiya Ayakashino) is a fantasy visual novel, that was released on PC in Japan in 2011 by doujin group, HaccaWorks*. The game has also been adapted into a novel, a 10 volume manga series (licensed in English by Yen Press) and a Drama CD.
The game was rereleased in 2014 for the PSP with an updated story and additional content. And now, it’s coming to the West on Steam and the Nintendo Switch on February 29, 2024 by Dramatic Create and HuneX.
This new port will feature all the content of the PSP version with multi-language text support (Japanese, English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese)!
Story
Yue is a young boy, born in a mountain shrine in the town of Utsuwa.
One day, he attends the winter festival together with his childhood friend, a black fox named Kurogitsune.
The lanterns burn bright red, and the people are buzzing. As Yue sees the outside world for the first time in his life, he meets two mysterious boys.
Upon returning to the mountain, the owner of the shrine, Mikoto, told him.
Prepare the “meal”.
Characters
Yue (Protagonist)
VA. Shinnosuke Tachibana
Likes to take things at his own pace. He enjoys being lazy, but also has a curious side to him.
He descends from the mountain for the first time on the day of the winter festival…
Kurogitsune
VA. Kei Shindo
A black fox that has been together with Yue since he was a child. He is a good friend, and a self-proclaimed big brother to Yue. Strong-willed and straightforward, he is an open book to those around him.
Togo Tsubaki
VA. Daichu Mizushima
A second-year student at Utsuwa High School.
He lives together with his father and little sister. He has a rather mature personality for his age, and is a caring eldest son. Both he and Yue seem to remember something about each other…
Akiyoshi Tochika
VA. Takahiro Sakurai
A second-year student at Utsuwa High School, he is the son of the heir of a large land-owning family.
Due to his severe allergies he is always carrying a box of tissues under his arm.
He has a straightforward personality, for better or for worse. After having met Yue at the festival, he is trying to uncover his true identity.
Sagano
VA. Kosuke Toriumi
A mysterious man who appears at twilight. Even though he’s always smiling, there’s something not quite right about him.
He acts as if he knows Yue.
Game Gallery
Updated Content in Switch/Stream Version
- Digital illustration collection.
- Updated game specifications and user interface.
- Multiple languages support (Japanese, English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese).
Product Details and Specs
| Title | Of the Red, the Light, and the Ayakashi Tsuzuri (あかやあかしやあやかしの 綴） |
| Platform | Steam & Nintendo Switch |
| Genres | Supernatural Mystery |
| Creator | HaccaWorks* |
| Publishers | Dramatic Create & HuneX |
| Languages | Japanese, English, Chinese (Simplified Chinese / Traditional Chinese) Note: Voices in Japanese only |
| Rating | ESRB T(Teen) – Nintendo Switch |
| Release Date | Scheduled for February 29, 2024 |
