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九芽川 Ninth Leaf · Published by 九芽川 Ninth Leaf
Mostly Positive — 72% positive (519 reviews) · 107 achievements
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
You can play as a young martial artist entering Justice Academy. Train through various courses, customize your build with different weapons, skills, and inner techniques. Explore the jianghu, bond with companions, and shape your fate across branching stories and three romanceable heroines.
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Adventure, Indie, RPG, Simulation, Strategy, Casual · 2026 · More £5 - £15 games
Embark on a journey through the winds of Justice Academy as you train, bond with companions, and choose your destiny among three romanceable heroines. Customize your build with diverse weapons and skills in this adventure-rich indie RPG from 2026.
About this game
◆ Game Overview
In this story-rich RPG, you play as a young martial artist who, by chance, finds himself enrolled in the prestigious Mingjing Academy — a school famed for cultivating future legends of the martial world.
But this is more than just a place of study.
It’s a crossroads of rival powers, tangled politics, and secrets from the past.
Court intrigue, factional strife, remnants of a fallen cult...
In this world of shifting alliances, the line between good and evil is never clear.
Through quiet days and turbulent events, you'll meet colorful characters, uncover hidden truths, and carve your own path in a living, breathing wuxia world.
With immersive storytelling, rich character interactions, open-ended development, and a unique combat technique system, step into a sprawling martial epic like no other.
◆ Key Features
◎ A Massive Story to Uncover
Over 500,000 words of original narrative and 30+ hand-drawn CGs.
Tons of side quests and bonus content deepen your journey through the martial world.
Multiple endings await — will you become the “Master Healer,” the “Wanderer,” the “Jack-of-All-Trades,” or unite the land under your banner?
◎ Build Your Character, Your Way
Train your martial skills on the field, study ancient texts in class, and rise to the top.
With 12 development paths, live a balanced academic life of both mind and body, and shape your own martial identity.
Grow herbs, cook meals, grill over an open fire, go hunting, play strategy games, take on bounty quests — the choice is yours.
◎Turn-Based Combat
Classic turn-based battles enhanced with a unique Technique Stage and Technique Branching system.
Mix and match over 100 martial arts techniques and inner styles to create your own signature fighting style.
Master timing, adapt to the flow of battle, and unleash devastating combos in one fluid strike.
◎ Forge Bonds in the Martial World
Meet 8 distinct characters, each with their own backgrounds, personalities, and stories — including 3 romance options and 2 potential party members.
From busy market streets to quiet teahouses, your relationships will grow through shared encounters and heartfelt conversations.
Raise your bond with each character to unlock unique storylines, exclusive CGs, and meaningful choices that shape your journey.
◆ Character Profiles

A native of Kaifeng, raised in a decent household (with branching options during character creation).
Calm, responsible, and quietly drawn to the world of martial heroes.
Not born to be a legend — but determined to walk the path.

Sang Ling'er
A cheerful girl from the Miao tribe of Yunling.
Known for her mountain songs and riddles, she commands twin snakes with the bells she wears, and is skilled in poison and medicine.
She leaves her village in search of the truth behind a certain event. After solving a poisoning case, she’s discovered by the academy and granted the chance to take the entrance exam.

Wenren Yao
Owner of the Fan Pavilion, warm and wise, always seen with her round fan.
As the eldest daughter of the Wenren family, she’s managed the family business since youth.
Her eyes light up when she sees account books. In her free time, she enjoys reading storybooks and trying her hand at cooking.

Duan Hongtang
Daughter of the Xuan Dao Sect leader. Wields ring blades with grace.
Gentle in appearance but strong-willed and fiercely loyal.
Raised to uphold the image of a sect leader’s daughter, she maintains elegance and composure — though she secretly longs to explore the world beyond.

Shen Tinglan
A disciple of Sword Hearth Sect, a young senior sister of her generation, and a skilled Sword wielder.
Gentle and composed, humble and courteous to all, she is already one of the finest heroines in the jianghu.
Should you be fortunate enough to see her draw her blade, you will understand that “Little Senior Sister” has never been merely a respectful title among fellow disciples.

Ye Luo
Hailing from the royal court, already trusted to carry out missions outside the palace at a young age.
Efficient, quiet, and emotionally reserved — but never lacking in ability.

Fang Yuchi
Son of a local magistrate from a scholarly family.
Strong-willed and sharp-eyed, with a passion for law since childhood.
She’s devoured every legal text in her home library.

Deng Xiaoyu
A young disciple of the Lantern Shadow Pavilion.
Skilled beyond his years, but blunt and outspoken — often leading to minor “misunderstandings.”

Huiguang
A bright, witty disciple of Xiangguo Temple.
Polite and always smiling, with a silver tongue that persuades even the most frugal to offer incense.
He serves as the temple’s charming public face.

Zhe Guanshan
Martial arts instructor at Mingjing Academy.
Calm and disciplined, with the air of a seasoned veteran.
Though strict in training, he’s known for his bold spirit and generosity — and is beloved by generations of students.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS: OS Windows10 64 bit
- Processor: intel i3-3220 or better
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia GT730 or equivalent Intel/AMD
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 3 GB available space
Recommended
- OS: OS Windows10 64 bit
- Processor: intel i5-7600 or better
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia GTX 1050 or equivalent AMD
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 3 GB available space
Supported Languages
Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
Patch Notes 0814
Update Patch NotesGreetings!This update mainly fixes an issue where effects between a Cultivation Method and a weapon did not trigger correctly.Thank you all for your continued feedback and support!Bug FixesFixed an issue where extra 【Combo】 hits from Cultivation Method 【Tidewind】 could not trigger the 【Follow-Up】 effect of weapon 【Sunset Bow】.We will continue to monitor feedback and improve the game to deliver a better Jianghu experience.Thank you, and enjoy your adventure!Official Discord:https://discord.com/invite/mNA8eBX3KF— Ninth Leaf StudioRead full article on Community Announcements (九芽川 Ninth Leaf)Patch NotesOfficial
Patch Notes 0812
Update Patch NotesGreetings!This update adds the ability to change the game difficulty in the system settings.Thank you all for your continued feedback and support!ImprovementsAdded the ability to change the game difficulty in the system settings.*Save data will be synchronized after saving following a difficulty adjustment.We will continue to monitor feedback and improve the game to deliver a better Jianghu experience.Thank you, and enjoy your adventure!Official Discord:https://discord.com/invite/mNA8eBX3KF— Ninth Leaf StudioRead full article on Community Announcements (九芽川 Ninth Leaf)Patch NotesOfficial
Patch Notes 0810
Update Patch NotesGreetings!This update improves the quality and presentation of the Japanese localization, adds a 【Backlog】 button in story scenes, and adds a right-click shortcut to close the current window outside battle.Thank you all for your continued feedback and support!ImprovementsAdded a button for viewing 【Backlog】 in story scenes.Added a shortcut that lets you right-click to close the current window outside battle.Improved the quality of Japanese localization for story text, pronouns, and related wording.Bug FixesFixed a crash that could occur when the equipment panel was closed in an abnormal state.Fixed missing and incorrect text in the Japanese localization.We will continue to monitor feedback and improve the game to deliver a better Jianghu experience.Thank you, and enjoy your adventure!Official Discord:https://discord.com/invite/mNA8eBX3KF— Ninth Leaf StudioRead full article on Community Announcements (九芽川 Ninth Leaf)AnnouncementsOfficial
Demo Returns! New All-Time Low for Tales of Justice Academy: Winds Arise!
Tales of Justice Academy: Winds Arise is joining Eastern Martial Artists Week!During the event, the game will be available at a new all-time low with a 15% discount.At the same time, we have also prepared a brand-new demo based on the latest v1.1 version!This new demo fully carries over the current systems from the full v1.1 version. The playable story now extends further to Turn 29, offering over 2 hours of free gameplay.Most importantly, save data from the new demo can be seamlessly carried over to the full version. If you purchase the game after finishing the demo, you can continue right from where you left off.For any young heroes still on the fence, feel free to download the demo and give it a try. If the game clicks with you, we hope you’ll take this new all-time low as a chance to continue your journey through the jianghu.July 24 v1.1.20 Update NoticeBug FixesFixed an issue where the following Skills could be lost when added to the Training Grounds on Turn 8: └ Spear: PierceLine └ Spear: ShadeForm └ Bow: FrostBrkNote: For save data that has already missed the timing to obtain these Skills, the corresponding Skills will be automatically added to 【Training】 at the Training Grounds after loading the save.Thank you all for your continued support. See you again in the jianghu!— Ninth Leaf StudioRead full article on Community Announcements (九芽川 Ninth Leaf)Patch NotesOfficial
Patch Notes 0716
Update Patch NotesGreetings!This update fixes several issues related to scene and UI display.Thank you all for your continued feedback and support!ImprovementsImproved localization across all supported languages.Bug FixesFixed an issue where using keyboard shortcuts on certain UI screens could cause the interface to freeze and become unresponsive under certain circumstances.Fixed an issue where the shortcut for the “Guide” did not function correctly.Fixed an issue where playing the opening cinematic could cause the game to freeze afterward under certain circumstances.We will continue to monitor feedback and improve the game to deliver a better Jianghu experience.Thank you, and enjoy your adventure!Official Discord:https://discord.com/invite/mNA8eBX3KF— Ninth Leaf StudioRead full article on Community Announcements (九芽川 Ninth Leaf)






