During Nintendo’s latest Direct showcase, developer Too Kyoo Games and publisher Aniplex announced the highly anticipated The Hundred Line -Last Defence Academy-.
Born from a collaboration between Danganronpa With series writer Kazutaka Kodama Zero Escape According to creator Kotaro Uchikoshi, the game is scheduled to be released in 2025. Famitsu (thank you, automaton), it seems the project ran into difficulties and ultimately left Too Kyoo Games in debt.
Development on the project appears to have begun shortly after Too Kyoo Games was founded in 2017, but the game underwent significant changes after a publishing deal fell through. What initially started out as an “indie-scale” project now requires significantly more investment.
So before signing with Aniplex, Too Kyo Games took out a loan to help with the game’s development, but Too Kyo’s members were unable to raise the necessary capital through the sale of shares, which led to the studio going into debt. Aniplex was fortunately willing to work with the team, but Too Kyo Games is reportedly still in debt to this day.
The good thing is that it looks pretty damn good, and blending strategy RPG elements with the classic visual novel interaction of the Danganronpa series, the game is one we can’t wait to find out more about as its 2025 release draws closer.
Let’s recall the premise:
” Danganronpa Series! Takumi Sumino lived an ordinary life until he was transferred to the Final Defense Academy. His mission is to defend the school from a mysterious enemy called the School Invader for 100 days. As Takumi, you will explore the truth behind the school mystery with 15 companions who try to regain their lost daily lives. Explore the school, prepare for battle with your friends, and fight the invaders in strategic RPG battles.