Bushiroad Games and Frontwing announce visual novel Perennial Dusk: Kinsenka for PC

As I delve into this captivating world of characters and plot, my heart swells with admiration for the sheer creativity and depth that has gone into crafting these intriguing individuals. Each one is a testament to the richness of human experience, as they grapple with their own unique struggles, dreams, and quirks.

Developers Frontwing and publisher Bushiroad Games have unveiled the upcoming visual novel titled “Eternal Twilight: Ascendant” for personal computers. The release is scheduled for 2025 and will offer language options in English, Japanese, and Simplified Chinese.

Here is an overview of the game, via its official website:

About

Veteran figure Yukito Urushibara teams up with acclaimed artist Saine for the first time to weave a captivating narrative surrounding a band of youths in a world perpetually shrouded by twilight. Delve into their journey as they grapple with boundless malice and face the inescapable scars of existence and mortality head-on.

“Perennial Twilight: Kinsenka” is the newest visual novel penned by Yukito Urushibara, whose previous works like “Irotoridori no Sekai” and “Sakura Moyu” have left gamers spellbound with narratives that stir feelings of hope and despair just as effortlessly.

The diverse, yet flawed characters are vividly portrayed by Saine, whose background as an illustrator for numerous Vocaloid music videos (“mikitoP “Kunoichi demo Koi ga shitai”) and VTuber designer (“Kamishiro Kurea,” “Watagashi Unou,” “Hoshikage Lapis,” and “Kozuya Nano” among others) gives the fading twilight realm a radiant flair.

Story

The human heart is but a vessel for pain.

In simpler terms, someone once spoke softly, their words echoing with solitude, striking deep within. This was an inexpressible sorrow, a love just starting to unfurl. It turned into an unseen hurt that penetrated the core. And this, in essence, is what life consists of – a continuous pattern of ups and downs.

As a devoted admirer, let me share this captivating tale: I, like Tachibana Sai, harbor an extraordinary trait – a heart that feels no pain. Yet, unlike me, he doesn’t use it for personal gain, but instead dedicates his days to eradicating any hints of malice that dare approach the one precious being in his life – his cherished sister. Remarkably, he does so unobtrusively, ensuring his selfless acts remain unnoticed by others.

Tired of the constant monotonous routine he endures, he encounters a meeting with Benio Matsuri, a young girl who presents herself like a skillfully made doll, maintaining an air of detachment.

For the first time in his life, he encounters a heart piercing sensation that of falling in love.

At the threshold where day fades into night, in a realm half-lit by twilight, there exists an unnamed apartment complex known as Maison sans Nom. This dwelling place harbors a diverse community of young residents – boys and girls alike.

I’m a relentless gamer, feeling nothing but the adrenaline rush in my veins. Alone and friendless, I navigate the digital world. Kind-hearted yet struggling to build connections, I seek companionship online. Ambitious and prickly, I’m always eager to lend a helping hand. Self-absorbed and loving myself more than anything else, I’m a one-man army in my games. A woman who’s a mess, I try to solve problems through sheer force rather than diplomacy. Lastly, tender-hearted and pain-free, I empathize with every character I play.

This motley crew of locals, their hands bearing the grim stain of combat against the spectral Maledicts, will meet unfamiliar hearts and embark on a journey to cultivate their inner selves.

The human heart is hut a vessel for pain.

To safeguard such a grief resembling love… To delicately shatter reality bit by bit… If it requires forgoing human connection. This is why the heart serves merely as a container for sorrow.

For life blazes brilliantly, while the heart goes around in an endless cycle.

Characters

Benio Matsuri (voiced by Manaka Iwami) – A girl born into the Benio Family, a powerful family of Maledict Exorcists, who is tightly bound by her family’s curse. Due to an incident in the past, causing her to close off her heart, she doesn’t speak and barely shows any emotion. Her eyes remain closed at all times, as if she wishes to isolate herself from the cruel world she lives in. Since she only moves when someone pulls her along by the hand, her demeanor evokes the image of a beautifully crafted doll. She is a Curse Bearer with the ability to give Maledicts form and use their powers freely.
Nobody (voiced by Manaka Iwami) – Another personality that dwells inside Benio Matsuri’s heart that appears when Matsuri is asleep. Nobody sees herself as a shield that protects Matsuri from the cruel world. She can be incredibly selfish, and her words, actions, and strong attitude cause her to come across as a haughty, ill-mannered girl.
Tachibana Sai (voiced by Yumiri Hanamori) – The protagonist of the story: A ruthless boy who cannot feel pain in his heart. His younger sister, his only family, is the one person he treasures, and anyone who torments her is met with a brutal end by his hands… Yet, yearning to understand the human heart, he often interrogates his victims, even though they cannot respond. Just as he begins to seek respite from his bleak life, his unexpected encounter with Benio Matsuri causes him to experience a kind of pain akin to love in his heart.
Kanbara Tatsuki (voiced by Shuta Morishima) – An earnest and sincere boy who was born with a body that doesn’t feel any physical pain. Despite the unjust world around him, he wishes to keep on the straight and narrow, even if no one else does. He began training at a young age under a master who claimed to be invincible in order to become… well, a certain something. He has infiltrated the Benio Family and is biding his time for the chance to free Benio Matsuri, his first love, from their curse.
Tsukahara Ao (voiced by Hitomi Sasaki) – A seemingly cheerful and sociable resident of Maison sans Nom. She’s especially close with her friend Ando Mémé. Born as a Curse Bearer, she works as one of the Benio Family’s mercenaries and exorcists. On top of her mischievous tendencies, she wants more than anything to be a housewife. Her cooking might not be up to par now, but she’s working on it.
Ando Meme (voiced by Hika Tsukishiro) – A surly resident of Maison sans Nom and a Curse Bearer like Ao. Despite her ambitious and hard-working nature, she tends to scare people off due to her prickly attitude. However, she is keener than anyone when it comes to helping her friends, and Ao is especially reliant on her companionship. Her goal in life is to rake in the money as a top-grade exorcist.
Kirishima Tsuyu (voiced by Yukina Shuto) – The landlord of Maison sans Nom. Tsuyu is obsessed with his own cuteness and habitually declares himself the cutest person in the world. He enjoys teasing the other residents, and while they get annoyed with Tsuyu’s antics sometimes, they still adore him. He often earns himself a spanking from Yozora. He is also a content creator who makes full use of his looks while livestreaming as “Chuyu.” He has a preference for strong-willed people and takes a particular liking to Tatsuki in this regard. A Curse Bearer like Ao and Mémé, he possesses a mysterious power.
Kandori Yozora (voiced by Hana Kuga) – As the only grown-up resident of Maison sans Nom, Yozora acts as the guardian of the younger residents. She appears to be a beautiful, classy lady… until she opens her mouth. With her frank and outspoken attitude, as well as her tendency to drink cheap booze, gamble on horses, and “borrow” money from the kids without ever returning it, she’s not exactly what one would consider a responsible adult. Yozora does not possess any Maledict powers, but she prides herself on being the strongest martial artist in the world.
Benio Tsui (voiced by Takako Tanaka) – The current head of the Benio Family and Matsuri’s younger sister. Contrary to her appearance as a young girl, she considers herself the matriarch of the family, referring to all its members as her “children,” regardless of blood relations. Inside her heart dwells three different personalities, each with their own quirks and caprices. All are cold, cruel, and ruthless by nature, although she sometimes displays a child-like innocence befitting her age.
Penguin (voiced by Reika Fujisawa) – A mysterious, smartly dressed penguin with the ability to understand and speak human language. However, it is painfully shy, so normally it pretends to be just a regular penguin. It works as a receptionist and bellhop at a hotel where the souls of the dead end up, so the younger residents of Maison sans Nom refer to it as “God.” It has a huge attitude for a cute little penguin and is extremely hard to please. The best way to buy its favor is with sweets and snacks.
…and others!

Main Staff

Planning / Story: Yukito Urushibara
Character Design / Art: Saine
Developer: Frontwing
Background Music: Fuminori Matsumoto, Hitoshi Fujima (Elements Garden)

Theme Song

Title: “Anata no Kioku no Naka de” (“In Your Memories”)
Vocals: Mao Uesugi
Lyrics: Yoshikazu Kuwashima
Composition and Arrangement: Hitoshi Fujima (Elements Garden)

Watch the announcement trailer below.

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