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New Otome Title Birushana: Rising Flower of Genpei Comes West June 28th

by on March 31, 2022
Birushana: Rising Flower of Genpei screenshot of a determined samurai girl crossing blades with a surprised man.

During the latest New Game Plus Expo (NGPX) Showcase, Idea Factory announced that otome title Birushana: Rising Flower of Genpei will be journeying West on June 28th in North America and July 1st in Europe. This localization comes almost two years after the game’s Japanese release. Make sure to watch the opening movie below.

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You play as Shanao, the secretly female heir to a warrior clan torn between duty and her own wishes. Check out the full synopsis and feature list for Birushana below.

About Birushana: Rising Flower of Genpei

Fifteen years after the Heiji Rebellion, the Heike clan has reached the height of its power, while the
Genji clan remains devastated by defeat. Hidden deep within the mountains of Kurama lives
Shanao, the youngest surviving male heir to the Genji name. However, Shanao harbors a deep
secret known by very few.

The youngest heir to the Genji name is no man.

Torn between her duty to live up to the Genji family name and her desire to live a peaceful life,
Shanao sets off to take down the Heike stronghold and finally bring peace in the country. Her
adventure leads her to find new cherished relationships, as well as something deeper than the
feud between the rivaling clans.

Key Features

The Object of My Affection – Five potential routes will reveal different elements of Shanao’s story
and relationships. Once you’ve decided on your route, maintain your Affection Level to get up
close and personal with someone…

Testing My Abilities – Shanao possesses 3 Character Abilities: Strength, Knowledge, and Kindness.
As you progress, Shanao will have to make pin-point decisions that will directly affect her abilities.
The key is to find an equal balance for all 3 abilities. Too high or low of any ability can trigger a bad
outcome!

Catch My Love – The Love Catch system allows players to gauge how their choices affect a
character’s Affection Level and Shanao’s three Character Abilities of Strength, Knowledge, and
Kindness in real time. Keep a close tab on Affection and Character Ability levels to reach a true
ending!

Take Another Stab – After completing a chapter, players can revisit it and manipulate the
Affection Levels and Character Abilities. If you feel Shanao is headed down the wrong path, replay
© the chapter and get back on track!

Birushana: Rising Flower of Genpei Limited Edition Package

Visit Birushana‘s official website to learn more. You can wishlist the standard and limited editions (seen above) via Idea Factory’s online store. This special version of the game includes the following items.

  • Steel Game Case
  • Official Hardcover Art Book
  • Ballad of the Rising Flower (2-Disc Set)
    • 2 Audio Dramas
    • OST
  • 5 Card Bromide Set
  • Reversible Cover Sleeve
  • Collector’s Box
  • Trading Card

Idea Factory is certainly bringing the goods with Birushana. For the latest otome news, RPGFan’s got you covered!

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Gio Castillo

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