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March 24, 2025 13:00 UTC

NHN Develops Puzzle Game Based on Popular Japanese Anime '[OSHI NO KO]'

First Game Based on '[OSHI NO KO]', Co-Developed by NHN and KADOKAWA

KADOKAWA to Provide IP and Handle Japan Publishing; NHN to Lead Development and Global Publishing

Official Teaser Site Launched; Release Countries, Detailed Schedule, and Supported Languages to Be Announced Gradually

SEOUL, South Korea--( BUSINESS WIRE )-- NHN Corporation (KRX: 181710, CEO Ujin Chung) is partnering with a Japanese entertainment company KADOKAWA to create a puzzle game based on the intellectual property (IP) of the popular Japanese TV anime '[OSHI NO KO]'.

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This project marks the first game ever developed based on the '[OSHI NO KO]' IP, which has captured the hearts of anime fans worldwide, including Japan, Korea, North America, and Europe. The anime has recently gained even greater attention with the announcement of its third season, set to air in Japan in 2026.

The game is being developed for a global audience. KADOKAWA will provide the IP and manage publishing in Japan, while NHN will handle game development and publishing in all other global markets.

To build excitement among fans, NHN and KADOKAWA have launched the official teaser site today, showcasing key images and an introduction to the IP. Details about the release countries, specific launch dates, and available languages will be revealed gradually on the official teaser site.

For more information about the game, please visit the official teaser site.

'[OSHI NO KO]' IP Puzzle Game Teaser Site
https://oshinoko-puzzle.com/en/

Copyright:
©Aka Akasaka x Mengo Yokoyari/Shueisha, "OSHI NO KO" Partners
©KADOKAWA/NHN Corp.

Contacts

NHN
Beth Kim
+82-31-8038-1275
beth@nhn.com


Source: NHN Corporation

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