The card game spin-off of the popular mobile game Onmyoji is getting a soft launch next week. Onmyoji: The Card Game will launch in Singapore, Thailand and the Philippines October 22nd, 2020.
Onmyoji: The Card Game is a new spinoff of Onmyoji. In this game, players will step into the paradise of Yokai—Shinkiro—to play the most popular card game among Yokai, Hyakubun. Hundreds of top illustrators and voice actors worked together to create this beautiful hidden world of Yokai. The soundtrack is composed by the famous musician Satoru Kosaki.
Similar to Onmyoji, the card game is based on Japanese folklore. Several of the Shikigami from Onmyoji will also make an appearance in the game, allowing players to learn more about their backstories. Netease has revealed new information about how they’ll work in the game.
Hakuro, The Wolf Spirit
Hakuro is a wolf girl that is learning the art of archery. She was once Seimei’s Shikigami, butshe decided to leave later on. As an archer, she admired the archery of Hiromasa. Yet, shewas frustrated by her stagnant skills…And eventually, she figured out the reason.
Shuten Doji, The Former Leader Of Demons?
Legend says that he was at the pinnacle of all yokai. But now, he only seeks solace in his bottles. Beyond that, nothing can spark his interest. But the day of escaping reality will eventually come to an end, the Shuten Doji from the good old days will finally be back.
Ootengu, Loyal Flute Player
Ootengu has a comely face and wings on his back. He is good at the flute, and his tunes can calm one down. He has a stubborn and cold personality, which makes him easy to be influenced. In fact, he is an upright yokai of principle. Once he acknowledges a master, his loyalty is second to none.
Kusa, The Dandelion Heart
A cute little girl that holds a dandelion in hand. She looks extremely delicate, just like her personality. Despite all that, she always tries her best to root for her friends and doesn’t want to be a burden. And she always cares for and takes care of her friends. She might not be really helpful, but her trying her best to help everyone is already enough.