Taito Reveals New Estpolis Denki I & II Key Visual by Kenji Ando
Taito on November 12 revealed a new key visual for Estpolis Denki I & II, drawn by Kenji Ando, who handled character design for Estpolis Denki II.
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Why it matters
The update leans on the people who made Estpolis Denki II rather than on a remake pitch, pairing Ando's redrawn cast with Shiobara's new music and a 2027 concert as the collection's public face.
Key Facts
- Taito revealed the new Estpolis Denki I & II key visual on November 12.
- Kenji Ando handled the key visual and character design for the original Estpolis Denki II.
- Yasunori Shiobara wrote a new opening song and staff roll song for the collection.
- MUSIC Engine will hold an orchestral concert on February 13, 2027, at Ota Kumin Hall Aprico Main Hall.
- Estpolis Denki I & II is scheduled for release in 2027 on Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Steam.
Yasunori Shiobara has written a new opening song and staff roll song, and unused prototype songs will be included. An orchestral concert by MUSIC Engine is set for February 13, 2027, at Ota Kumin Hall Aprico. The collection releases in 2027 on Switch 2, Switch, PS5, and Steam.
The image splits the two games across one frame. Estpolis Denki II's characters stand on the right, redrawn after more than 30 years, while Ando's new drawings of the first game's cast face them from the left.
Shiobara's contributions go beyond the new opening and staff roll songs: prototype tracks that went unused in the original main story are also planned for inclusion. The February 13, 2027 concert by MUSIC Engine takes place at the Ota Kumin Hall Aprico Main Hall, with ticket pre-orders open now. A two-disc CD of the 2025 concert held for Estpolis Denki II's 30th anniversary will be bundled with the packaged version.
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