Toei Animation Announces its First Indie Game ‘Noroi Kago: the Grudged Domain’

A Full-Scale Japanese Horror Makes Its Terrifying Debut At Tokyo Game Show 2024

Tokyo, Japan 5th September 2024 – Toei Animation and Toydium are pleased to announce NOROI KAGO: the Grudged Domain. This fully realized horror game marks the animation studio’s first foray into an indie game. The game will make its global exhibition debut at Tokyo Game Show 2024. More details on the brand new trailer and Steam page below!

Announcement trailer: Link
Check it out on Steam: Link

Fear The Yokai

NOROI KAGO: the Grudged Domain is a survival co-op horror game based around the theme of yokai. These are supernatural beings which stem from traditional Japanese folklore. The game allows for co-operative play for up to four players where the aim is to escape from an enclosed space in which yokai roam.

Key Gameplay Features

J-Horror Fans Get Ready!

Players must break free from the grasp of the cursed realm. Cooperation is key as you’ll need to work closely with your teammates to truly survive the yokai.

Feel The Fear Through A Distinctive Art Style

The game is inspired by the chilling atmosphere of Japanese horror films. Immerse yourself in a unique art style, crafted to showcase the strong contrast between light and shadow. Much of the work is derived from Shigeru Mizuki, the original author of the manga “GeGeGe no Kitarō”. Every unsuspecting yokai creeping through the shadows is sure to incite more fear.

The Curse That Eats Away

Yokai aren’t the only creatures you have to worry about. Throughout the realm, players will be inflicted by a curse, which gradually eats away at their bodies before turning them into half-demons. To break free from this curse, cooperation will be key.

A Unique Experience Each Time

Map items and gimmicks will be placed in a different location with each play allowing for unique experiences. These items can help you escape the realm, hold back the yokai and even revive fallen allies.

*All images are in-development and are subject to change.

Game Information
Title: NOROI KAGO: the Grudged Domain
Genre: Survival horror, Co-op
Price: TBA
Platform: Steam
Trailer: Link
Developer: Toei Animation Co., Ltd., Toydium Co., Ltd.
Publisher: Toei Animation Co., Ltd.

About Toei Animation
Toei Animation Co., Ltd. ranks amongst the world’s most prolific animation production studios. The company’s operations include animation development and production, and worldwide marketing and program licensing. The company is expanding its business worldwide under its corporation principle of “becoming a leader in initiating creations which deliver ‘dreams’ and ‘hope’ to children and people all over the world”. Since its founding in 1956, Toei Animation Co., Ltd. has produced more than 13,316 episodes of TV series (more than 230 titles) and more than 258 long feature films (as of March 2022), such as “Mazinger Z“, “Dragon Ball” series, “Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon” series, “One Piece”, and more. Many works transcend generations and are enjoyed by parents and children alike.

About Toydium

Toydium is a game development studio founded in 2019 and based in Akihabara. The team is made up of several industry veterans with extensive game development experience. With a slogan of “Let’s Make Toys” the developers have come together with a desire to create fun experiences for both the people who play them and the developers themselves.

Credits:
© Mizuki Productions, Toei Animation, Toydium Inc.