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Watch trailer on Steam ↗朱鴉～AKEGARASU～ Journey to the Underworld
Black Beard Design Studio Inc. · Published by Black Beard Design Studio Inc.
Last updated 30 Sept 2026
An Ultimate-Speed × Hardcore Runner where a jet-black avenger cuts through the darkness. Cut down enemies with fast and thrilling moves like a hero from manga or anime, and rescue your beloved imprisoned in the depths of Yomi.
Action, Indie · 2027 · More free games
Embark on a relentless journey through Yomi’s depths, rescuing your beloved by slicing through hordes of enemies with rapid, manga-inspired moves.
About this game
A fallen friendship, a stolen love.
To rescue the beloved woman taken by his closest friend,
a jet-black avenger cuts through the darkness.
Ultimate-Speed × Hardcore Runner
Carve through enemy lines with the Quick Slash!
An overwhelming sense of exhilaration with simple controls just lock onto an enemy and press the attack button.
Become a gust of wind and slice through hordes of yokai with lightning-fast sword techniques.
Earn more time with the ultimate move Gale Rush!
When the moon sets and the sun rises, the forbidden ritual will make everything irreversible.
Yet only one minute remains until dawn.
Secret art Gale Rush extends the time until sunrise by consuming the souls of enemies with each strike.
Being surrounded by many enemies is not only a crisis it is also an opportunity.
Keep struggling never give up!
Diverse and flexible actions to overcome any obstacle!
Experience ultra-high-speed action like a hero from manga or anime.
Leap past enemies and obstacles with style — and aim for the fastest run!
Defeat formidable enemies with Flash Storm!
Even powerful foes that cannot be defeated with a normal Flash Slash can be taken down using Flash Storm.
Succeed in the input within the time limit, and Hayate will tear through enemies at blinding speed
in a thrilling, high-impact action sequence.
Strengthen the protagonist and overwhelm your enemies!
Enhance your character using Soul Stones obtained by clearing stages.
Master the powerful actions unlocked through Skills and race through the Underworld!
Keep running until the very last moment!
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 11 (64bit)
- Processor: Intel Core i7-5820k
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 8GB
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 2 GB available space
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Supported Languages
Latest news
AnnouncementsOfficial
AKEGARASU Selected for Japan’s IP360 SO-FU Project!
Thank you, as always, for playing AKEGARASU.We are pleased to announce that AKEGARASU: Journey to the Underworld has been selected for Support for New IP Creation (Startup Support: SO-FU), part of IP360, the Content Industry Growth Investment Support Program operated by Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI).For this year’s SO-FU program in the games category, 15 game creators and teams were selected from among a large number of applicants, with AKEGARASU chosen as one of the supported titles.Encouraged by this selection, we will continue developing AKEGARASU and work to deliver an even more compelling game.As part of the SO-FU program, AKEGARASU will also be exhibited at the “iGi indie Game incubator / SO-FU” booth at Tokyo Game Show 2026!You will be able to play AKEGARASU at the venue. Come and experience how much the game has evolved since our previous TGS exhibitions!Visitors will also be able to play and evaluate the exhibited titles at the SO-FU booth throughout Tokyo Game Show 2026.Pre-registered participants will take part in monitored evaluations during the Business Days. Open evaluations requiring no advance registration will also be held throughout the event, including the Public Days.▼ Tokyo Game Show 2026◯ DatesBusiness Days: Thursday, September 17 and Friday, September 18Public Days: Saturday, September 19–Monday, September 21 (public holiday)◯ VenueMakuhari Messe◯ Exhibition AreaIndie Game Area◯ BoothiGi indie Game incubator / SO-FUHall 9, 09-C67Look forward to what lies ahead for AKEGARASU!Read full article on Community Announcements (y-hashimoto)AnnouncementsOfficial
🔥 AKEGARASU — Beat the Devs Challenge #1 Is Live!
Race through Stage 1-1 and beat the developers’ fastest time!📅 September 10 (Thu) – September 21 (Mon), 11:59 PM PT⚙️ RulesAttempt Stage 1-1 with no Skills unlocked!Take a screenshot of the results screen after clearing the stage, making sure both your time and the “Qualified Runner” label are clearly visible. Then post it in #submit-your-time on the official Discord server.Visit the official Discord for the full rules and current rankings!🌐 https://discord.gg/SMsBPu6pm🏆 Who will claim the fastest time?Read full article on Community Announcements (y-hashimoto)Patch NotesOfficial
Ver. 0.7.1 Update Notice
Thank you for playing AKEGARASU.We have updated the demo currently available on Steam.Ver. 0.7.1 introduces the limited-time event AKEGARASU — Beat the Devs Challenge #1.For details, including the event period, please see the event announcement.▼ ChangesAdded the limited-time event AKEGARASU — Beat the Devs Challenge #1Fixed several bugsWe hope you continue to enjoy AKEGARASU!Read full article on Community Announcements (y-hashimoto)AnnouncementsOfficial
AKEGARASU — Beat the Devs Challenge #1 Announced!
Beat the Devs Challenge #1, the first AKEGARASU Time Attack event, is coming!The challenge takes place on Stage 1-1.Race through the stage faster than anyone else!Participants, players who beat the developers’ record, and the player who takes the top spot on the final leaderboard will each receive an exclusive role in the official Discord community.Can you outrun the developers?We look forward to seeing your best runs!Event Overview🎯 StageStage 1-1⚙️ Challenge ConditionsAttempt Stage 1-1 with no Skills unlocked.📅 Event PeriodSeptember 10, 2026 (Thu) – September 21, 2026 (Mon), 11:59 PM PTNote: The event will begin after the release of Ver. 0.7.1. The official start time will be announced on the official Discord server.🎖️ Exclusive RolesThe following exclusive roles will be awarded in the official Discord community based on your event results.🏆 TA #1 ChampionTake the top spot on the final leaderboard for Beat the Devs Challenge #1.⚔️ TA #1 Developer SlayerBeat the development team’s record.🏁 TA #1 ChallengerSubmit at least one valid result.Whether you’re aiming for the fastest time or simply want to submit a result, everyone is welcome to participate!How to ParticipateTake a screenshot of the results screen after clearing Stage 1-1 and post it in the dedicated Time Attack submission channel in the official Discord community.⏱️ Time Attack Submission Channel#submit-your-timeIf you meet the challenge conditions, “Qualified Runner” will appear in the upper-left corner of the results screen.Only screenshots clearly displaying “Qualified Runner” will be eligible for review. Make sure both your time and the “Qualified Runner” label are clearly visible.You may attempt the challenge and submit a new screenshot every time you improve your record during the event.Detailed rules, the developers’ record, and ranking updates will be posted in the following channel.📢 Event Information Channel#1st-time-attack-info🌐 Official Discord CommunityJoin here : https://discord.gg/SMsBPu6pmB...Read full article on Community Announcements (y-hashimoto)Patch NotesOfficial
Ver. 0.7.0 Major Update
Thank you, as always, for playing AKEGARASU.We have released a major update for the demo currently available on Steam!Ver. 0.7.0 introduces the new Primal Blessing system, along with numerous updates designed to make AKEGARASU more comfortable and rewarding to play again and again.Primal Blessings grant you a new power whenever you begin an Underworld run, creating a different experience each time. We have also made major changes throughout the game, including a new tutorial stage, revised stage layouts, and overhauls of Flash Slash and Overdrive.▼ Update Highlights・Primal Blessings AddedAt the start of an Underworld run, you can obtain one powerful Primal Blessing for free.Some Primal Blessings strengthen Hayate’s abilities, while others can dramatically change how the game is played. The Blessing you choose will shape how you fight your way through the Underworld.Gain a different power with every run and experience the Underworld anew each time.▼ New Content・Tutorial Stage AddedA new tutorial stage teaches you the basic actions of AKEGARASU as you play.・Story Voices AddedHinata’s story voice lines will now play when you obtain a Sacred Bell.Once unlocked, story voices can be replayed at any time from the menu.▼ Major Changes・Stages Divided into Shorter SectionsIn response to feedback that stages were too long, we have divided them into shorter sections.Each stage now takes less time to complete, making the game easier to enjoy during short play sessions.・Added Language SupportSubtitles and the interface are now available in the following additional languages:French / Spanish – Latin America / Portuguese – Brazil・Flash Slash OverhauledFlash Slash now awards different ratings depending on the timing of your input.A well-timed input earns a higher rating, while pressing the wrong button will cause the Flash Slash to fail.・Overdrive OverhauledOverdrive, which sends Hayate into extreme acceleration, now includes a danger-evasion feature.When an enemy or hazard approach...Read full article on Community Announcements (y-hashimoto)
