Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin' Anime Sequel Announced Alongside Two New Games

A sequel to the anime adaptation of the rice-cultivating action game 'Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin,' which gained attention as the "Rice Riot of the Reiwa Era," has been announced. In addition, two new games were revealed: a mobile game and the latest installment in the console series, titled 'Sakuna Side Story: Kokorowa and the Gear of Imaginary Worlds (tentetive).

Released in 2020, the game is set on the island of "Hinoe" and combines action combat against demons ruling the island with simulation elements that faithfully depict traditional Japanese rice farming. This Japanese-style action RPG blends thrilling battles with a detailed simulation of growing rice.

In the game, rice farming is crucial. Players carry out each step with care—from plowing fields and planting seedlings to harvesting—to produce high-quality rice, which makes Sakuna, the protagonist and harvest goddess, stronger. This rice-growing element is central to the game’s progression, and the realistic depiction of rice cultivation became so popular that players joked the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries website was the ultimate guide. With over 1.5 million units shipped worldwide, the game performed well in sales and earned the nickname the "Rice Riot of the Reiwa Era."

Sakuna New Game Teaser Video

Source : ORICON NEWS