Kyoto Xanadu details more characters, Action Cards, Support Cards, and Aether

Falcom recently shared details and images for their action RPG, Kyoto Xanadu, showcasing the characters Utsuho Tatsumiya, Dogi, Suzume Sawatari, Kyoya Suo, Momiji Kisaragi, and Alusalu Minori Milvi. They also explained how players will use “Action Cards” and “Support Cards” during gameplay, and how to offer Aether to the Sacred Tree.

Get the details below.

■ Characters

Utsuho Tatsumiya (voiced by Jun Fukushima)

Age: 35

An instructor at Hirasaka Academy and the homeroom teacher of Rei’s class. He teaches Japanese.

He clearly lacks motivation and doesn’t bother to conceal his relaxed, almost lazy, attitude, even when teaching.

He often makes cynical and negative remarks, and at times even says things unbecoming of a teacher.

Dogi (voiced by Kenta Miyake)

Age: 34

A large, burly physical education instructor at Hirasaka Academy.

Although he’s outgoing and seems relaxed, he’s also friendly and considerate, which makes him a dependable and well-respected figure among students.

Despite not being one of the Chosen, Dogi is incredibly strong – his size suggests it, and rumors say he can break through solid walls with a single punch.

Suzume Sawatari (voiced by Rumi Okubo)

Age: 16
Soul Device: ???

A first-year high school student attending Hirasaka Academy as a Chosen.

She’s a clever and careful planner, secretly sharing strategic information with Hirasaka Xanadu while also quietly assessing people who might be a potential risk.

Noticing Rei’s bold claim—that he intended to take over Hirasaka Xanadu on his very first day as a new student—she saw a chance to offer him her help, hoping to get his business.

Kyoya Suo (voiced by Kengo Kawanishi)

Age: 24
Soul Device: Pistol types

This young man is a Hirasaka Academy graduate with a unique fighting style. He expertly blends martial arts with the use of a pistol-like Soul Device.

He’s now a freelancer who helps clients with problems involving the supernatural and other worlds.

He’s a relaxed, dreamy person who gathers unusual objects, originally to protect against intrusions from other realms. Now, it’s mostly just a hobby.

Momiji Kisaragi (voiced by You Taichi)

Age: 22

A staff member at Hirasaka Academy in charge of reception at the Xanadu Lobby.

I’m seriously impressed with her! She’s incredibly capable and makes everything look easy, especially when it comes to helping students with Xanadu. She gives really thorough support, which is a huge relief.

Even though she doesn’t officially teach, the students deeply trust her – Rei has even said she’s a better teacher than Tatsumiya.

Alusalu Minori Milvi (voiced by Rico Sasaki)

Age: 27

Living in Kyoto is a woman of half-Nordic heritage who works as a model. She’s known for her fashionable style and is frequently spotted exploring the city.

Once Rei became a neighbor by moving into the same building, they started seeing each other often.

She seems like a perfectly normal, friendly neighbor, but occasionally, you can hear some really unsettling noises coming from her apartment.

■ System – Class: “Action Cards” and “Support Cards”

Attending classes at Hirasaka Academy helps you develop your inner strengths – Wisdom, Virtue, and Valor – which then power up your Soul Devices.

The basic class flow is as follows:

On the “Class Preparation” screen, choose which “Action Cards” and “Support Cards” to use.
Start the class.
Earn Wisdom, Virtue, and Valor points based on the class results.

Action Cards

Action Cards can be used during the class preparation phase to enhance your focus, increasing the Wisdom, Virtue, and Valor points earned in class.
Focus points and Cost Points (CP) differ depending on the type of Action Card, and Action Cards can be used until your CP is depleted.
Cards with high Focus points also have high CP.

Support Cards

Support Cards can be used during the class preparation phase to gain beneficial effects.
Like Action Cards, some Support Cards require CP, so it is important to decide how to allocate your limited CP between Action Cards and Support Cards.
Additionally, once used, a Support Card cannot be reused until it recovers. However, it can be made available again by interacting with the corresponding character.

■ System – Facilities: “Sacred Tree”

While exploring Xanadu, you can gather a special energy called “Aether” and store it in your “Aether Vial.” Returning to the academy and offering this Aether to the Sacred Tree will grant you different kinds of benefits.

You can get Aether by breaking down land in Xanadu, or by fighting and cleansing stone statues that have been tainted by a strange, magical fog.

★★★ Warning: Collecting Too Much Aether ★★★

If you continue collecting Aether after your Aether Vial exceeds its capacity, there is a chance the vial will shatter, causing “Aether Poisoning.”
When afflicted with Aether Poisoning, your HP will decrease, Soul Accelerator cannot be used, and HP recovery and item use become unavailable. Symptoms worsen over time, making exploration of Xanadu increasingly difficult.

The game Kyoto Xanadu will be released in Japan and Asia on July 16th for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, Switch, and PC (via Steam). It will also be available in Western regions at a later date.

Watch a new set of character trailers below. View the screenshots at the gallery.