Anemoi (video game)
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| Developer | Key |
| Publisher | Visual Arts |
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| Platform | Windows |
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| Genres | Bishōjo game, visual novel |
| Mode | Single-player |
Anemoi (アネモイ)[a] is an upcoming all-ages Japanese visual novel developed by Key, a brand under Visual Arts. The game is scheduled for release in Japan on April 24, 2026, with a worldwide release on Steam planned for a later date.[1] It has been promoted as the company's latest full-price title.[2] The game will feature five romanceable heroines.[3]
Scenario writers Yū Niijima and Hasama, who previously worked with Key on Summer Pockets,[4] returned as writers for Anemoi.[3] Several other staff members, including Na-Ga and Shinji Orito, also contributed to the project, having previously worked on earlier Key titles such as Air, Clannad, and Little Busters![5]
Synopsis
The game is set in Masumi (真澄), a fictional small town in northern Japan, characterized by its rural surroundings and countryside landscape.[6][7]
The protagonist, Mugi Hayakawa (速川麦, Hayakawa Mugi) returns to his childhood town with his sister, Rikka Hayakawa (速川六花, Hayakawa Rikka) ten years after burying a time capsule.[3] Mugi plans to relax and enjoy his time in town until the moment comes to reopen it.[3]
Development
Marketing
The project was first announced on November 15, 2023, through a social media post on Key's official Twitter account, accompanied by a short video teaser.[8][9] On the same day, the official website for Anemoi was launched.[3] A livestream was later scheduled for November 17, 2023, providing additional information about the visual novel.
On June 14, 2024, Key held another livestream, which included teasers of the game's artwork and announced the official release window for 2025.[10][11] During the broadcast, the names of the main characters and their full-body portraits were revealed.[3]
Another livestream was announced via Twitter on August 8, 2025, with the broadcast scheduled for August 18, 2025.[12] The event featured the first ever reproduction of the opening theme song and movie.[13] The release date of the visual novel was postponed to January 30, 2026. The game's director, Kai, also confirmed that the studio does not currently plan to develop an expansion for the visual novel, in contrast to Summer Pockets which had Summer Pockets Reflection Blue. On the same live event, it was also announced that Anemoi will be published on Steam in English, Japanese and simplified Chinese.[6][7]
Notes
- ^ The title of the game, Anemoi, comes from Greek mythology, where it refers to the personifications of the various winds depicted in the classical wind rose.
References
- ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (2025-12-25). "Key's New Romantic Adventure Game anemoi Delayed to April 24, 2026". Anime News Network. Retrieved 2025-12-25.
- ^ Yokoyama, Keiichi. "Clannad developers announce new full-price visual novel game Anemoi". Automaton.
- ^ a b c d e f ARTS, ©VISUAL. "anemoi -アネモイ- | Key公式サイト". anemoi -アネモイ- | Key公式サイト (in Japanese). Retrieved 2025-07-25.
- ^ "Summer Pockets -サマーポケッツ- (サマポケ) オフィシャルサイト | Key Official HomePage". key.visualarts.gr.jp. Retrieved 2025-07-25.
- ^ Stenbuck, Kite (2024-06-14). "New Key Visual Novel Anemoi Will Appear in 2025". Siliconera. Retrieved 2025-07-25.
- ^ a b "Key Visual Novel 'anemoi' English Release Announced - Noisy Pixel". 2025-08-22. Retrieved 2025-08-22.
- ^ a b Tan, Melvyn (2025-08-18). "Key's Anemoi Visual Novel Will Have English Steam Release". Anime Trending | Your Voice in Anime!. Retrieved 2025-08-22.
- ^ Yokoyama, Keiichi (2023-11-16). "Clannad developers announce new full-price visual novel game Anemoi". AUTOMATON WEST. Retrieved 2025-08-16.
- ^ @key_official (November 15, 2023). "恋愛アドベンチャーゲーム『アネモイ』のティザーサイトを公開しました。" [Romance Adventure Game.The teaser site for 'Anemoi' has been released.] (Tweet) (in Japanese) – via X (formerly Twitter).
- ^ Stenbuck, Kite (2024-06-14). "New Key Visual Novel Anemoi Will Appear in 2025". Siliconera. Retrieved 2025-08-16.
- ^ Mateo, Alex (2024-06-14). "Key's New Romantic Adventure Game anemoi Launches in 2025". Anime News Network. Retrieved 2025-07-25.
- ^ ビジュアルアーツ【公式】 (2025-08-08). 【生放送】Key『anemoi』新情報解禁スペシャル【Key Channel】. Retrieved 2025-08-16 – via YouTube.
- ^ @key_official (August 8, 2025). "Key新作『anemoi』新情報をお届けする生放送の実施が決定! キャストやオープニングムービーを放送内で初公開いたします！" [It has been decided that a live broadcast will be held to deliver new information about Key's new work "anemoi"! We will unveil the cast and the opening movie for the first time during the broadcast!] (Tweet) (in Japanese) – via X (formerly Twitter).
External links
- Key's official Anemoi website (in Japanese)
- Anemoi at The Visual Novel Database