World-Creation Puzzle Adventure Game 'Kami to Miko' by Aka Akasaka × SCRAP × Shueisha Games Released Today, April 23 (Thu)! Theme Song 'Namida to Katachi' with Lyrics by Aka Akasaka Also Announced
Shueisha Games, SCRAP, and manga artist Aka Akasaka released the co-created puzzle adventure game 'Kami to Miko' on April 23. A theme song, bookstore campaigns, and a talk show were also announced.
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Shueisha Games Inc. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, hereinafter Shueisha Games) released the world-creation puzzle-solving adventure game "Kami to Miko" today, Thursday, April 23. This game is co-created with SCRAP Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Representative: Takao Kato), which plans and produces real escape games, and manga artist Aka Akasaka, known for "[Oshi no Ko]" (original story) and "Kaguya-sama: Love Is War" (both from Shueisha).
Additionally, we have announced the game's theme song, "Namida to Katachi" (Tears and Shapes), with lyrics written by Aka Akasaka. Furthermore, we are pleased to announce collaborative campaigns at bookstores and a talk show hosted by Takao Kato, the representative of SCRAP and director of this game.
■ Special Site Here
https://realdgame.jp/s/kamitomiko/
World-Creation Puzzle Adventure Game "Kami to Miko" Released Today, April 23 (Thu)
"Kami to Miko," released today on Thursday, April 23, is a world-creation puzzle adventure game where you become a "Kami" (God) and solve various challenges occurring in human history from ancient to modern times using modern knowledge and puzzle-solving skills, alongside Miko, who reincarnates and transcends eras.
The scenario and character designs are by manga artist Aka Akasaka, known for "[Oshi no Ko]" and "Kaguya-sama: Love Is War." The puzzle creation is handled by Takao Kato, representative of SCRAP and a pioneer of real escape games. Co-produced with Shueisha Games, this is a new game where you can enjoy unexpected developments and puzzles brought to you by a gorgeous lineup of creators.
The game is available in two versions: the "Play Now Edition" and the Special Edition "Kami to Miko's Book of Genesis." You can choose according to your preference.
The "Play Now Edition" allows you to enjoy the game from a URL provided in an email received after purchase.
The Special Edition "Kami to Miko's Book of Genesis" is limited in quantity and comes with luxurious bonuses, including a setting materials book and bonus puzzles, in addition to the URL to play the game just like the Play Now Edition.
Theme Song "Namida to Katachi" Announced! Partial Pre-release of the Music Video
We announce the theme song for "Kami to Miko," titled "Namida to Katachi."
Aka Akasaka wrote the lyrics for the song himself, while the composition and arrangement were handled by Tadayuki Ito, who works on almost all of SCRAP's music. The vocals are provided by Ikkyu Nakajima, the vocalist of the 4-member rock band tricot.
Furthermore, we are pre-releasing a portion of the music video, which was created using footage from the main game and is scheduled for a full release at a later date. The release of the full version of the music video and the distribution/sales of the theme song on various streaming services and download sites are planned for the future. Please wait for further news while playing the game.
▲ Thumbnail image of the short MV for the theme song "Namida to Katachi"
■ "Namida to Katachi" Music Video
https://youtu.be/2HcENp1KmQQ
Collaboration Campaigns at Bookstores Nationwide
To commemorate the release of this game, a collaboration campaign will be held sequentially at 39 bookstores nationwide starting Thursday, April 23, 2026. If you purchase the Special Edition "Kami to Miko's Book of Genesis" at a participating store, you will receive an original card (1 type in total) as a gift. The card features a gorgeous design decorated with metallic accents of the heroine, Miko. This offer ends as soon as stock runs out at each store.
Additionally, big panels of Miko will be specially exhibited at three stores: Shosen Book Tower, Kinokuniya Shinjuku Main Store, and HMV & BOOKS SHIBUYA. The panel exhibition is for a limited time from Thursday, April 23 to Sunday, May 24, so please don't miss it.
■ Campaign Details
https://hon-hikidashi.jp/event/127825/
Countdown Illustrations & Puzzle Project Ongoing on the Official 'Kami to Miko' X Account
On the official "Kami to Miko" X account, the countdown illustration & puzzle-solving project "Miko's Search for Kami-sama 2" has been held daily since Thursday, April 16.
As of today, Thursday, April 23, all the puzzles have been published, so you can still challenge them now. Will you be able to solve all the puzzles from Miko to the end and receive her feelings?
*The image is from the 1st day of the countdown published on Thursday, April 16.
■ "Kami to Miko" Official X
https://x.com/kamiandmiko
■ "Miko's Search for Kami-sama 2" Answer Input Page
https://www.scrapmagazine.com/hint/countdown-kamitomiko/
Release Commemoration Talk Show by Director Takao Kato
To commemorate the release of this game, a talk show by Takao Kato, representative of SCRAP and the director of this game, will be held at Tokyo Mystery Circus (1-27-5 Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo) from 19:00 on Tuesday, April 28.
Additionally, we have announced the game's theme song, "Namida to Katachi" (Tears and Shapes), with lyrics written by Aka Akasaka. Furthermore, we are pleased to announce collaborative campaigns at bookstores and a talk show hosted by Takao Kato, the representative of SCRAP and director of this game.
■ Special Site Here
https://realdgame.jp/s/kamitomiko/
World-Creation Puzzle Adventure Game "Kami to Miko" Released Today, April 23 (Thu)
"Kami to Miko," released today on Thursday, April 23, is a world-creation puzzle adventure game where you become a "Kami" (God) and solve various challenges occurring in human history from ancient to modern times using modern knowledge and puzzle-solving skills, alongside Miko, who reincarnates and transcends eras.
The scenario and character designs are by manga artist Aka Akasaka, known for "[Oshi no Ko]" and "Kaguya-sama: Love Is War." The puzzle creation is handled by Takao Kato, representative of SCRAP and a pioneer of real escape games. Co-produced with Shueisha Games, this is a new game where you can enjoy unexpected developments and puzzles brought to you by a gorgeous lineup of creators.
The game is available in two versions: the "Play Now Edition" and the Special Edition "Kami to Miko's Book of Genesis." You can choose according to your preference.
The "Play Now Edition" allows you to enjoy the game from a URL provided in an email received after purchase.
The Special Edition "Kami to Miko's Book of Genesis" is limited in quantity and comes with luxurious bonuses, including a setting materials book and bonus puzzles, in addition to the URL to play the game just like the Play Now Edition.
Theme Song "Namida to Katachi" Announced! Partial Pre-release of the Music Video
We announce the theme song for "Kami to Miko," titled "Namida to Katachi."
Aka Akasaka wrote the lyrics for the song himself, while the composition and arrangement were handled by Tadayuki Ito, who works on almost all of SCRAP's music. The vocals are provided by Ikkyu Nakajima, the vocalist of the 4-member rock band tricot.
Furthermore, we are pre-releasing a portion of the music video, which was created using footage from the main game and is scheduled for a full release at a later date. The release of the full version of the music video and the distribution/sales of the theme song on various streaming services and download sites are planned for the future. Please wait for further news while playing the game.
▲ Thumbnail image of the short MV for the theme song "Namida to Katachi"
■ "Namida to Katachi" Music Video
https://youtu.be/2HcENp1KmQQ
Collaboration Campaigns at Bookstores Nationwide
To commemorate the release of this game, a collaboration campaign will be held sequentially at 39 bookstores nationwide starting Thursday, April 23, 2026. If you purchase the Special Edition "Kami to Miko's Book of Genesis" at a participating store, you will receive an original card (1 type in total) as a gift. The card features a gorgeous design decorated with metallic accents of the heroine, Miko. This offer ends as soon as stock runs out at each store.
Additionally, big panels of Miko will be specially exhibited at three stores: Shosen Book Tower, Kinokuniya Shinjuku Main Store, and HMV & BOOKS SHIBUYA. The panel exhibition is for a limited time from Thursday, April 23 to Sunday, May 24, so please don't miss it.
■ Campaign Details
https://hon-hikidashi.jp/event/127825/
Countdown Illustrations & Puzzle Project Ongoing on the Official 'Kami to Miko' X Account
On the official "Kami to Miko" X account, the countdown illustration & puzzle-solving project "Miko's Search for Kami-sama 2" has been held daily since Thursday, April 16.
As of today, Thursday, April 23, all the puzzles have been published, so you can still challenge them now. Will you be able to solve all the puzzles from Miko to the end and receive her feelings?
*The image is from the 1st day of the countdown published on Thursday, April 16.
■ "Kami to Miko" Official X
https://x.com/kamiandmiko
■ "Miko's Search for Kami-sama 2" Answer Input Page
https://www.scrapmagazine.com/hint/countdown-kamitomiko/
Release Commemoration Talk Show by Director Takao Kato
To commemorate the release of this game, a talk show by Takao Kato, representative of SCRAP and the director of this game, will be held at Tokyo Mystery Circus (1-27-5 Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo) from 19:00 on Tuesday, April 28.