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Karakuri-kun: A Japanese Tale

A toy maker has made his masterpiece, a Japanese robot that has come to life. Play as Karakuri-kun and learn Japanese history of the samurai and the Edo period through this JRPG.

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Developer
JBO Media, Angel Star Studios
Publisher
Angel Star Studios
Release
March 18, 2021
5 years and 138 days ago
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About the Game

📗Story

Join Karakuri-kun on her adventure to learn Japanese culture and history.

You play as an automaton robot built by a toy maker and brought to life by a Shinto priest.

📜Japanese History

In an RPG setting you will learn an overview of Japanese history and learn some important players of Japan's past, such as:

  • Miyamoto Musashi
  • Oda Nobunaga
  • The Edo Period of Japan

⚙️Features

  • Battle and quiz your way to victory!
  • Choose from 3 outfits to change your elemental powers

✴️Franchise Game

This game is a spin-off from the Japanese language game Japanese Romaji Adventure.

You can learn Japanese with these following games:

*NOTE

Game was made in Japan
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