Aksys Games have recently revealed that they will release the Illusion of Itehari visual novel physically and digitally onto the Nintendo Switch during fall 2025, and that pre-orders for the physical edition through the Aksys Online Store will also be granted a bonus soundtrack CD.
Illusion of Itehari is the English title for the game, as in Japan it is known as Utakata no Uchronia, and also celebrates its first year since release in Japan. The game is also a completely new otome game project created by a renowned group of artists and staff, and the first project from “LicoBiTs”, a joint venture by Broccoli and TIS Creation aimed at making games for the female audience.
About: The story takes place on a miniature garden in the sky, the renowned and prosperous utopia, Itehari. Our protagonist is Hinagiku, a noble lady from a distinguished family who longs for the world beyond the floating town. One day, Hinagiku, having just turned 18 years old, encounters an amnesiac man named Yashiro. Their fortuitous meeting becomes the catalyst that drags Hinagiku into a series of events involving the secrets and various truths hidden beneath the surface of Itehari…for this garden in the sky is a false utopia.
Interestingly Illusion of Itehari was announced around 9 months ago, but visual novel fans will have to wait until fall 2025 before they will be able to experience the story themselves in English. We can expect to hear more details in the future, but for the time being we’ll just have to wait.
