Entergram and RICOL have announced ARIA BLUE I. Natsuoto, “a youth fantasy [visual novel] to reclaim a lost summer.” It will launch for PlayStation 5, Switch, and PC via Steam on January 28, 2027 in Japan.
ARIA BLUE I. Natsuoto is a coming-of-age fantasy visual novel that depicts the summer of nine boys and girls. The game will be released in multiple installments, with each installment focusing on one protagonist and two heroines, together weaving a single story that unfolds over the same period of time.
Here are a set of key visuals:
The game’s staff includes:
- Character Design and Original Art: Ashima and Netsuki
- Scenario Supervision and Planning: Hasama
- Scenario and Planning: Kou Azumaya
- Music: Hamu
- Creative Drection and Production: RICOL
- Production and Sales: Entergram and RICOL
Watch the teaser trailer below. Visit the official website here.