Analgesic Productions, creators behind the acclaimed Anodyne series, announced a new trailer for their upcoming game Danchi Days. It is a cute and cozy adventure that invites players to relive the magic of a Japanese summer festival during the year 2000, or Y2K.
Check out the trailer here:
Players step into the shoes of Hoshino who is determined to revive the once-thriving summer festival in a danchi, a Japanese housing complex. Like the good ol’ days of Y2K, players can surf the internet and uncover the quirks and desires of their neighbors.
Hoshino’s goal throughout the game is to invite neighbors to join in on the festival. There are over 151 characters from all walks of life available to recruit.
Along the way, players will also encounter a variety of challenges and heartwarming stories from various NPCs. Which means that while some festival-goers may readily accept the invitation, others will need a little encouragement.
As Hoshino, you have heightened ‘senses’ that will prove useful in observing their surroundings and finding hidden details to know more about other characters.
Danchi Days oozes nostalgia with its stylistic retro charm thanks to the artwork from independent illustrator mogumu.
Danchi Days draws inspiration from beloved titles like Hamtaro, EarthBound, and MOON Remix RPG. It promises to be a delightful journey for fans of Y2K and GBA-era games.
As a result, it exudes an oddly reminiscent period where everyone was playing Nintendo’s Game Boy Advance for the first time.
The game is slated for a 2026 release for Windows/Mac on Steam, Itch, GOG. Users on Steam can already wishlist the game today.