PQube and MAGES have finally announced an official release date for B-PROJECT RYUSEI*FANTASIA. The game is scheduled to launch digitally for both Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam, this upcoming July 15th, 2024. Physical copies for Switch will release a little bit later on July 26th, 2024. Feel free to check out the brand new release date trailer down below. Also down below, you’ll find some more info about B-PROJECT RYUSEI*FANTASIA from the latest press release, in addition to some bios for a few different characters. Oh and if you’d like to try the game before it’s out, you’ll find a demo that’s now available on the game’s Steam page.
Press Release:
Become the representative of the famous B-Project in this unforgettable idol Visual Novel. Support a group of 14 idols from their humble beginnings through to stardom. Befriend them, influence their music and help them through their turbulent lives as they follow their dreams.
- Sparkling visual novel: Full of brightness and colour, B-PROJECT RYUSEI*FANTASIA is a visual novel which follows the lives and careers of the idol group “B-Project”.
- Become an idol A&R: Support these idols towards their dreams in the role of an A&R (Artist & Repertoire) where you are their representative and the expert in their artistic development.
- 14 different idols to represent: Each with different personalities, likes and dislikes, but all with the same dream, pick your bias or stan them all.
- Original music: Enjoy exclusive B-Project music, unlocking songs and tunes by the very idol boys you represent.
- Interactive mechanics: Your phone is your gateway to nurturing your relationship with the idols, don’t miss your chance to respond to messages and calls!
- Voiced and animated: Voiced by famous seiyuu, let the idols beautiful voices take you away and watch their lively animated reactions.
- Endless magic: With 2 different possible endings, 14 character epilogues to explore and many CGs to unlock, there’s a lot to discover in the world of idol management.
- Demo Available from today (June 7th) and available through Steam Next Fest (June 10th to June 17th).
- 10% Preorder Discount on eShop from 7th July to 14th July.
- 10% Launch Discount on Steam from 15th July.
- Physical versions releasing on July 26th, 2024.
Do you love boybands, or J-Pop? Have you ever dreamed of being the driving force behind a successful idol group? Well now you can experience it in visual novel form!
Step into the hardworking shoes of Sumisora Tsubasa, an A&R (Artist & Repertoire) to the talented idol group, B-Project. Take these 14 young members under your wing, each with their own personalities and struggles, and support them, help them grow, and let them to flourish!
Discover the beginnings of the different idol groups – KITAKORE, MooNs, THRIVE and KiLLER KiNG. Learn about their trainee days and the struggles they faced on the path to success. Follow the story as they join together to become one group, B-Project, and stand on Japan’s brightest stage.
Ryuji is one half of Kitakore, and the driving force behind a lot of the business deals of the group. Ryuji take some time to warm up to people, and tends to hide his feelings. He has a smaller build and likes to wear feminine clothes, often getting mistaken for a girl. He dislikes this and thinks everyone should be able to wear any clothes they like. He loves fashion and creative tasks.Ryuji is voiced by Kishio Daisuke.
The leader of the five piece group of MooNs, Kazuna is smart and competitive, but the need for success often gets in his own way. Despite everyone seeing him as highly successful and reliable, he has a distinct lack of self-worth that drives him to constantly do better.Kazuna is voiced by Uemura Yuto.
The three-man group of THRIVE is known for its professional and dance-inducing songs. Their leader Kento is quite a ladies man with a happy go lucky attitude. Despite his lackadaisical attitude, he will do everything he can for his fans, even the things that he’s not particularly good at. Some see him as narcissistic and he can be very stubborn at times.Kento is voiced by Kato Kazuki.
The final group to join B-PROJECT, KiLLER KiNG are a group of four that are juniors compared to the other idol groups. Akane is the groups leader, and is easy to engage with. He is always willing to help others, but sometimes suffers from low self-esteem. However, his fellow members know how important he is to the group.Fudo is voiced by Chiba Shoya.