Launching on October 3rd, Opera House and PQube have teamed up to bring I*CHU to the west! Releasing exclusively on Nintendo Switch, ‘I*CHU: Chibi Edition’ is a special remake of the Japanese release of I*CHU on Nintendo Switch.
Follow the chaotic and exciting story of 32 boys aspiring towards their ultimate debut as an idol! Play rhythm action games to unlock each chapter of story, and collect special currency to wish for and collect your favorite characters!
- Releases October 3rd on Nintendo Switch
- Available digitally on Nintendo eShop and Physically
- 10% preorder discount available now!
- ‘ICHU: Chibi Edition’ is a Nintendo Switch remake of the original Japanese release which follows the main storyline and rhythm action gameplay but does not include the romantic side stories. Enjoy the zero-microtranscation gacha system, visual novel storylines and electric rhythm gameplay with all your favourite ICHU idols!
Key Features
- Visual Novel: As a teacher and producer, it’s your job to support the boys on their journey to becoming an idol. Explore their individual stories, and help them follow their dreams.
- Endless Talent: 32 idols into 9 separate groups! Different styles of music and performances, choose your favourite or love them all equally!
- Rhythm Action: Fast-paced and exciting rhythm action mechanics revolutionised for the Nintendo Switch, choose touchscreen or controller input!
- Star Studded: Over 80 original songs featuring top Japanese voice actors. Experience their beautiful voices whilst you play to ensure your idols are putting on successful shows!
- Gacha Without The Microtransactions: Successfully complete shows to unlock currency to scout idols. Choose your favourites from the line-up to create your own original group – all without spending a penny in microtransactions!
- Increasing Difficulty: Are you a god at rhythm action or a newbie dipping your toes? From Normal, all the way up to Nightmare mode, prepare to challenge yourself!
Endless Talent
Your time as a producer has come! Aspiring idols need guidance on their journey to stardom and only you can provide it.
Etoile Vie School is a special academy designed to teach and train idols to be. 32 idols-in-training across 9 different groups, also known as “I-Chu”, have been chosen to attend this academy and are all working hard towards their major debut. Here are a few of the groups you’ll be working with!
F∞F
Also known as Fire Fenix, they feature bright and happy songs that get everyone in a good mood! Led by Seiya Aido, he joins up with Kanata Minato and Akira Mitsurugi on their first day at the academy to create their group. Much of the story of ‘I*CHU Chibi Edition’ focuses around their adventures on the route to becoming full idols!
POP’N STAR
Known for their bright and cutesy aesthetic, these three members are led by the haughty second generation ICHU Kokoro Hanabusa. Originally a solo act, Kokoro is joined by third generation ICHU’s Runa Kagurazaka and Momosuke Oikawa. Their romantic tracks with female orientated lyrics are a hit with POP’N STAR’s fans!
RE:BERSERK
With their dark and bewitching looks, these three I*CHU will take you on a magical journey! Led by Eva Armstrong (also known by his stage name, ‘Bloody Master’), he is joined by his minions Mio Yamanobe (Death Chronos) and Ban Jumonji (Guilty Clown). Together, they make RE:BERSERK, with their dark melodies and halloween-esque subjects proven to capture the imagination.
Rhythm Action Gameplay
With fast paced rhythm action with the Nintendo Switch’s joycon buttons or touch inputs on the screen, play a variety of J-Pop tracks with an I*CHU team of your choice! Mix and match to get the best bonuses and abilities! If you’re a veteran of the rhythm game genre or a total newbie, a wide range of difficulty levels from Easy to Nightmare will ensure that there’s an option just right for you.
Use the in-game gacha system to roll for the I*CHU you want without paying a penny in microtransactions. Unlock currency as you progress through the game to build a dream team that suits you.
