Occult ADV 'Itachi No Iewatari' Blends 2000s Tokyo Subculture With Monster Exorcism
The game's emphasis on 2000s subculture and its dual-character mechanic set it apart from other occult titles, offering a nostalgic yet fresh take on the genre.
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room6 showcased a playable version of 'Itachi no Iewatari', an occult adventure game set in 2000s Tokyo, at BitSummit PUNCH in Kyoto. Players switch between a weasel and a raccoon dog to exorcise monsters from stigmatized properties. The game features investigation and exorcism phases, with a strong focus on 2000s subculture elements like feature phones and BBS.
room6 brought a playable build of 'Itachi no Iewatari' to BitSummit PUNCH, held in Kyoto from May 22 to 24, 2026. The occult adventure game, announced in September 2025, follows Itachi, a university student who moves into a haunted four-and-a-half tatami room as part of a part-time job. He lives with Tanuki, a real estate company employee, and together they aim to exorcise a monster called Ubusuna from the property.
Players can switch between Itachi and Tanuki at any time. Itachi cannot see monsters but is sociable, while Tanuki can see them but is shy. The investigation phase involves gathering information and items, while the exorcism phase requires identifying the deceased's name, birthplace, and cause of death to perform a ritual. The game is filled with 2000s-era details like feature phones and BBS, aiming to immerse players in the subculture of that time.
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