The Curtain Lifts on 100 Days of Despair; Aniplex Launches The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy- on Nintendo Switch™ and PC
From the Visionary Minds of Kazutaka Kodaka and Kotaro Uchikoshi, a twisted new story combines adventure gameplay and deep tactical-RPG battles to deliver an unforgettable experience
TOKYO — April 24, 2025 — Aniplex Inc., a leading global entertainment company, today announced the release of The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy- for Windows PC via Steam globally and the Nintendo Switch™ system digitally in Europe. The first original IP from developer Too Kyo Games and the visionary minds of Kazutaka Kodaka (Danganronpa) and Kotaro Uchikoshi (Zero Escape series), The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy- presents a chilling, tense storyline leading players to 100 despair-filled endings.
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Takumi Sumino is a totally average teenager living in the Tokyo Residential Complex, a place where every day is much like the last and nothing bad ever happens. All that changes when freakish monsters attack the town and start wreaking havoc. A strange creature calling itself Sirei appears and offers Takumi the power to protect those he holds dear... All he has to do is stab himself in the chest!
The next thing he knows, Takumi is in Last Defense Academy, a colossal school in the middle of nowhere surrounded by a wall of otherworldly flames. He and 14 other students have been drafted into the Special Defense Unit, a team tasked with keeping the school safe for the next 100 days. Initiated students transform their blood into the mysterious Hemoanima, a unique type of mutated blood which provides supernatural abilities. How much are they willing to sacrifice to take back their normal lives and save the world from the grotesque school invaders? The curtain rises on 100 days of war and despair...
As Takumi, players will spend their days at Last Defense Academy getting to know his classmates and exploring the school grounds during the narrative visual-novel portion of the game, whilst defending the school from attacking monsters in grid-based tactical-RPG battles alongside his classmates. Players will experience a diverse, branching narrative where their decisions can drastically alter Takumi's story and outcomes during his 100 days at the school. Tactical battles will test players' strategic abilities, challenging players to effectively use smart positioning to gain an advantage and, when all hope is lost in the face of overwhelming odds, know when to sacrifice classmates to unleash powerful final attacks to level the playing field.
Developed by Too Kyo Games Inc. and Media.Vision Inc., The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy- is published globally by Aniplex Inc. on Windows PC via Steam and is currently available in a standard edition for $59.99/€59.99 and a Digital Deluxe edition including a copy of the game, digital art book, and digital soundtrack for $69.99/€69.99, and digitally on the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch in Europe for €59.99 and €69.99 respectively. For more information about The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy- visit the official website at https://hundred-line.com/en/.
The title is also published physically and digitally on the Nintendo Switch™ in the Americas by XSEED Games, The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy- released on April 24, 2025. The title is available in a physical release on the platform including a Standard Edition available for an MSRP of $59.99, and a limited edition available for an MSRP of $99.99.
The limited edition includes a copy of the game on Nintendo Switch™, an art book featuring work from fan-favorite artists Rui Komatsuzaki and simadoriru, a CD soundtrack with 10 songs from the game's original score, an acrylic diorama featuring the main cast, a metal Last Defense Academy pin, a lenticular art card, a printed copy of an original The Hundred Line short novel, "Former Lives of the SDU: File 03 – Hiruko Shizuhara's First Battle," and 15 character art cards. All physical editions are available for purchase via the Marvelous USA Online Store and participating retailers.
The title is also supported with a digital release on Nintendo Switch including a standard edition available for an MSRP of $59.99, and a Digital Deluxe edition for an MSRP of $69.99, which includes a digital art book and digital soundtrack.
More information about Aniplex products can be found at www.aniplex.co.jp/eng.
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About Aniplex Inc.
Aniplex Inc. is a diversified entertainment company handling an extensive range of businesses worldwide, primarily focusing on Japanese animation.The company develops a multitude of businesses with a primary focus on the planning and production of anime-related IPs, alongside conducting videogame planning and development, releasing video package products, producing and distributing theatrical films, television program licensing, merchandise licensing, the production and sales of merchandise and figurines, e-commerce shop ANIPLEX ONLINE operation, and live event and stage performance production.
Aniplex has full ownership of its subsidiary animation production companies A-1 Pictures Inc. and CloverWorks Inc., as well as the game production company Lasengle Inc., which mainly focuses on planning, development, and operations on game titles such as Fate/Grand Order.In addition, the firm actively pursues business opportunities and development for overseas markets via Crunchyroll, a DTC (Direct to Consumer) anime streaming service, Aniplex of America Inc., a US-based distribution company that focuses on English-speaking regions, and North and South American markets, and Aniplex (Shanghai) Ltd., which focuses on licensing, product development, and IP development for anime in China.
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