The latter is also the official artist for the AU title, Hakuoki SSL. Kazuki Yone, who’s responsible for the original character design, Miko (also known as the artist of Code Realize) for the game’s additional graphics, and Shiki Sakigumi for continuing the new and additional character designs after Yone left. Arguably, there are three artists involved in the making of the game’s artwork throughout the years. The new title, Edo Blossoms (localized version), which was recently released this year – continues the second half, covering the rest of the Shinsengumi tale.īesides more story content, this rendition also covers more art, and by that I mean, more exceptionally beautiful CGs to satisfy our hearts with. However, because of the added content and sub-stories, not to mention the new routes of the recently added characters, Kyoto Winds only covers half of the original Hakuoki story. (The long-awaited route of) Shinpachi Nagakura.We now have new routes for the following characters:

Not only that but instead of the usual six dateable characters, they’ve added six more lovely samurais you can choose to romance within the series. Some of the improvements they’ve made were the animated bgs and sprites ( eyes blinking, mouth moving, flower petals falling in the bg, etc.). This title is also probably the biggest update the Hakuoki series has had in years. Hakuoki: Kyoto Winds is the first half of the revamped edition of Demon of the Fleeting Blossom. Publishers: Otomate, Idea Factory InternationalĪlthough this popular series may have a lot of renditions and titles available on different gaming platforms (PSP, 3DS, PS3, and PS Vita), they tell the same story and offer the same six potential romanceable characters (Hijikata, Okita, Toudou, Saito, Harada, Kazama). If you’re new to the series and don’t know where to start, Kyoto Winds is a great title to begin your Hakuoki journey.

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