Total shipments and digital sales for the Akihabara-set action adventure series AKIBA’S TRIP, which celebrates its 15th anniversary today, have surpassed one million units, developer ACQUIRE announced.
The original AKIBA’S TRIP launched for PSP on May 19, 2011. A sequel Akiba’s Trip: Undead & Undressed, followed by PlayStation 3 and PS Vita on November 7, 2013, followed by ports for PlayStation 4, PC, and Switch. A remastered version of the original game, AKIBA’S TRIP: Hellbound & Debriefed, launched on May 20, 2021.
The PC versions of each game are currently on sale until May 25:
- AKIBA’S TRIP: Undead & Undressed – $7.99 (originally $19.99)
- Downloadable Content “Kati’s Route” – $2.39 (originally $7.99)
- AKIBA’S TRIP: Hellbound & Debriefed – $7.99 (originally $19.99)
- Digital Deluxe Edition – $8.99 (originally $29.99)
Here is an overview of the series, via ACQUIRE:
About the AKIBA’S TRIP Series
Since the release of the first title on May 19, 2011, this unique action-adventure series has been set in the real-life streets of Akihabara, depicting the battle against the “Shadowsouls” (Kageyashi), a race of vampires. The series gained worldwide acclaim for its innovative “Strip Action” system—where players must strip enemies to expose them to sunlight to protect the peace of Akihabara—and its meticulously realistic recreation of the Akihabara cityscape.
15 Years of History and the 1 Million Unit Milestone
Beginning with the original PSP release in 2011, the series has expanded across multiple generations and platforms, including “AKIBA’S TRIP: Undead & Undressed” and various recent remasters.
- May 19, 2011 – Launch of the first title, AKIBA’S TRIP.
- 2013 – Launch of the direct sequel, AKIBA’S TRIP: Undead & Undressed (AKIBA’S TRIP 2). Global multi-platform expansion followed, including PlayStation 4 and PC (Steam).
- 2021 – Release of AKIBA’S TRIP: Hellbound & Debriefed, a remastered version of the original title.
- May 2026 – 15th Anniversary achieved, with worldwide shipments exceeding one million units.
Over the past 15 years, the series has grown alongside the evolving streets of Akihabara. It has transcended being just a game, gaining archival value by preserving the atmosphere of the Akihabara of the past.