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Embark on an Epic Japanese Adventure with Shujinkou!

Dive into the captivating world of Shujinkou, a single-player JRPG where you can save the world from the Akuma! Join Shu, Jin, and Kou in this unique adventure, designed to be accessible to both Japanese speakers and those eager to learn. Experience a rich storyline with optional, integrated language learning features.

A JRPG with a Twist: Learn Japanese While You Play!

In Shujinkou, a retired samurai, an eccentric fox spirit, and an ambitious princess unite to protect their home. Explore dungeon-crawling environments and master thousands of Japanese words, phrases, kana, kanji, and grammar elements, ranging from JLPT N5 to N1 levels. Shujinkou seamlessly integrates comprehensive language learning functionalities into the gameplay. It's more than just a learning tool; it's a fully-fledged role-playing game!

Optional Japanese Learning: Play Your Way!

While language learning is a core feature, it's entirely optional! If you're just here for the adventure, Shujinkou delivers a deep and engaging JRPG experience. Explore a vast world, undertake thrilling quests, and master hundreds of skills. Forge equipment, cook delicious meals, go fishing, conquer minigames, and unlock countless achievements. Immerse yourself in a riveting story, unforgettable characters, and stunning artwork underscored by a dynamic musical score. Shujinkou features over 80 hours of story campaign and 200 hours of gameplay content, a complex set of RPG mechanics throughout the journey to create a truly comprehensive experience.

Beta Tester Approved: Real Player Feedback

During our Closed Beta in June-July 2024, players praised Shujinkou's unique blend of JRPG gameplay and gamified language learning:

• "An ultimate success in gamified learning!" - Player with basic Japanese knowledge.
• "I'm learning a skill I can use with time, so it's not even that guilty of a pastime like most other games." - Player with no prior Japanese knowledge.
• "I enjoyed all of the characters that I met," - Player who actively studied Japanese in the past.
• "The Art team did a very good job in the character designs and the monsters... the huge art of the Yajuu was badass. Oh, and good lord did the Music team nail it." - Player seeking a game to properly teach Japanese.

Dive Deeper into Shujinkou's Features

Explore Dangerous Dungeons and Confront Giant Monsters

Venture into over a dozen unique labyrinths with more than 40 handcrafted maps searching for Kanakae Orbs, and beware of powerful foes known as "Yajuu" (野獣, やじゅう). Each labyrinth features its own unique mechanics, puzzles, and dangers.

Master a Deep and Interwoven Battle System

Engage in strategic battles using dozens of mechanics, including Battle Skills (Arawasu, 現す, あらわす) and Akuma Negotiation (Koushou, 交渉, こうしょう). Exploit Elemental Weaknesses and Ontological Weaknesses by revealing the names of akuma. Using your Japanese skill can make battles easier and quicker to trounce through!

Forge Unbreakable Bonds

Complete over 200 quests (Youkyuu, 要求, ようきゅう), and develop a special bond called the Kizuna (絆, きずな) with up to SIX PARTNERS by helping them with their quests. The Kizuna grant 40 bonuses. Gain additional bonuses that augment your skills in battle.

Practice Kana, Kanji Writing!

Use the Moji Kiroku (文字記録, もじきろく) feature to practice writing Japanese kana and kanji. Review stroke order, writing accuracy, example words, kunyomi (訓読み, くんよみ) and onyomi (音読み, おんよみ) readings to unlock the secrets of the Japanese language.

Learn Japanese Words, Grammar, and More

Encounter and review thousands of Japanese words, phrases, and grammar explanations through dialogue, signboards, and the Blue Text Menu. Grammar concepts and Japanese concepts that require deeper explanations are found in the hundreds of Kanban (看板, かんばん, Signboard) scattered through the labyrinths.

Seamlessly Switch to English

Switch the user interface text to English, Japanese, Furigana, or Romaji at any time. If you are not using any English displays but feel a bit worn out from all of the Japanese, you can immediately swap the game into "English Mode".

Endless Gameplay and Learning Opportunities

With over 150 music tracks, illustrations, and many other gameplay and learning mechanics. Shujinkou offers a unique and unforgettable experience. A story-driven, mechanically complex JRPG inspired by some of the most timeless, classic role-playing games awaits you.

Are You Ready to Become the Shujinkou?

If you crave a content-packed single-player role-playing game with a compelling story and the opportunity to learn Japanese, Shujinkou is the game for you! Join our Discord community with any questions you have.