Clouded Leopard Entertainment, Inc. (CEO: Yuen Yuen Chen), in collaboration with SHUEISHA and SHUEISHA GAMES, is pleased to announce the release of the 3D action game ONI: Road to be the Mightiest Oni, developed by KENEI DESIGN, on Thursday, March 9, 2023. In celebration of the game’s release, an exclusive manga prequel titled ONI: Road to be the Mightiest Oni, Episode Zero will be published on the manga website MANGA Plus by SHUEISHA in four consecutive weekly installments.

ONI: Road to be the Mightiest Oni Official Site:
https://www.cloudedleopardent.com/game/oni/en/

ONI: Road to be the Mightiest Oni Purchase Guide:
https://www.cloudedleopardent.com/game/oni/en/purchaseguide.html

 

■ONI: Road to be the Mightiest Oni, Episode Zero

　To commemorate the release of ONI: Road to be the Mightiest Oni, a prequel story to the main game will be published on the manga website MANGA Plus by SHUEISHA for four consecutive weeks starting Saturday, March 4.
　Produced by the game’s own development team, the manga is created by Hideki Takahashi, an illustrator who combines beautiful artwork with excellent characterization.
　This is the story of Momotaro, renowned Japanese hero… or is it? Please enjoy this 100-page saga, which depicts the fate of the protagonist, the demon Kuuta, in addition to the game itself!

ONI: Road to be the Mightiest Oni, Episode Zero
When Momotaro, a boy swordsman of unrivaled prowess, encounters Kuuta, a demon (oni) living on Onigashima Island, their battle is destined to go down in history.
This short story puts a unique spin on the classic Japanese legend, and it’s up to the reader to decide who the real hero is.

・Illustrated by Hideki Takahashi
・Exclusively on manga website, MANGA Plus by SHUEISHA
・Publication Dates
Chapter 1: March 4 (Saturday), Chapter 2: March 11 (Saturday), Chapter 3: March 18 (Saturday), Chapter 4: March 25 (Saturday)
・Chapter 1　https://mangaplus.shueisha.co.jp/titles/100231

■ONI: Road to be the Mightiest Oni 

In order to build his strength, Kuuta, the lone survivor of the battle of Onigashima, challenges the departed spirits of demon warriors to trials.
All in order to defeat Momotaro, who is both human and monster...

Kuuta (sky), a demon, and his partner, Kazemaru (wind): a tale of sky and wind as they embark upon an island quest.
Immerse yourself in the all-encompassing, yet tiny world by up-and-coming creator KENEI DESIGN!

■Pre-order bonus for digital version (Nintendo eShop and PlayStation™Store)

　Pre-order the digital version of the game on Nintendo eShop and PlayStation™Store by 23:59 (local time) on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, and receive a special 10% discount as a pre-order bonus. (PlayStation™Store offer exclusive to PS Plus members).

ONI: Road to be the Mightiest Oni Official Nintendo eShop North America (English):
https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/oni-road-to-be-the-mightiest-oni-switch/

ONI: Road to be the Mightiest Oni Official Nintendo eShop UK (English):
https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Games/Nintendo-Switch-games/ONI-Road-to-be-the-Mightiest-Oni-2298663.html

ONI: Road to be the Mightiest Oni Official PlayStation™Store Hong Kong (English):
https://store.playstation.com/en-hk/concept/10005982

ONI: Road to be the Mightiest Oni Official PlayStation™Store USA (English):
https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10005982

ONI: Road to be the Mightiest Oni Official PlayStation™Store UK (English):
https://store.playstation.com/en-gb/concept/10005982
 

■Limited Time 10% OFF Sale (Steam® Store)

　A special 10% off sale will be available for a limited time on the Steam® Store from the day of release until 2:00 (JST) on March 16, 2023.

ONI: Road to be the Mightiest Oni Steam® Store Page
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2101190

■ONI: Road to be the Mightiest Oni Product Details

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