Kyoto Xanadu -Ouka Genbu- Pre-Releases Insert Song, Drops New Trailer
The early release of a story-critical insert song two weeks before launch signals Falcom's strategy to build pre-release engagement through the game's fictional virtual singer, treating LinoN as a real artist with a distribution rollout.
Reporting from 5 sources: 4Gamer.net, Denfaminicogamer, ASCII.jp, Game Spark, and 1 more.
Nihon Falcom released a new promotional trailer for its upcoming action RPG "Kyoto Xanadu -Ouka Genbu-" on July 1, 2026, alongside the early release of the insert song "From 'i'" performed by in-game virtual singer LinoN. The roughly two-minute trailer showcases the main party led by protagonist Rei Kamiya and the game's dual settings of everyday Kyoto and the otherworld Xanadu. The song, priced at 255 yen for both standard and high-resolution downloads, is now available on platforms including iTunes Store, Amazon Music, mora, Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube Music. LinoN, described as an artist Rei Kamiya strongly supports, releases "From 'i'" after a one-year hiatus, and the song is tied to the main story. The game is scheduled for release on July 16, 2026, for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Steam. Lyrics are by Nihon Falcom, with composition by Falcom Sound Team jdk.
The game's battle system uses a mix of 2D and 3D action. The 2D side involves attack and shooting actions plus element-based gimmicks for exploration. The 3D side includes a Soul Axel ability that boosts player stats and an Issen one-hit-kill counter triggered by parrying.
In the school and daily-life segments, players can raise parameters through action and support cards in class, interact with students, and explore gourmet spots and play locations in Kyoto city. The protagonist Rei Kamiya transfers to Hirasaka Academy after an incident gives him the power to fight anomalies.
The song "From 'i'" is available in standard and high-resolution downloads on mora, music.jp, OTOTOY, and Qobuz, and streams on Qobuz in addition to the services named in the summary. The game carries a CERO C rating (ages 15 and up).
Pricing details from the sources: the standard package and download versions for Switch, PS5, and Steam are 7,920 yen. The limited edition package is 10,560 yen. The Nintendo Switch 2 Edition download is 8,070 yen. Customers who buy the Switch version can purchase an Upgrade Pass for 150 yen to play the Switch 2 Edition. The Switch 2 version is download-only.
Synthesized by Yomimono from the 5 cited sources below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.
Sources
- 4Gamer.net 「亰都ザナドゥ -桜花幻舞-」，バーチャルシンガー「LinoN（リノン）」が歌う挿入歌「From “i”」を先行リリース
- Denfaminicogamer 『亰都ザナドゥ -桜花幻舞-』日常と非日常を巡る本編の様子をまとめた最新トレーラーが公開。劇中バーチャルシンガー「LinoN」の挿入歌『From “i”』も各種サイトで先行配信開始
- ASCII.jp 『亰都ザナドゥ』新プロモーショントレーラーを公開！LinoNが歌う挿入歌の先行配信も
- Game Spark 日本ファルコム新作『亰都ザナドゥ -桜花幻舞-』の挿入歌「From “i”」先行リリース！主人公・神矢伶が「激推し」するアーティスト“LinoN”新曲
- Inside 日本ファルコム新作『亰都ザナドゥ -桜花幻舞-』の挿入歌「From “i”」先行リリース！主人公・神矢伶が「激推し」するアーティスト“LinoN”新曲