Yukinojo, once hailed as the greatest firefighter, meets a tragic end by falling from a roof in the Edo period. Firefighters there rank as everyday heroes, trusted by all, yet he lingers as a spirit overlooking his own body and mourning friends. Teaming up with his former lover Oryo, he probes the puzzle of why he cannot ascend to Buddhahood.
This indie casual VR animation unfolds through a straightforward one-way sequence. Players advance the story by observing other characters and interacting via touch. A brief intro explains Edo-era firefighting customs, making it approachable even without prior knowledge. Casual VR fans drawn to simple, narrative-driven experiences will find it fits perfectly.
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"Yukinojo, who was said to be the best firefighter of all time, is gone.
In the Edo period, firemen, or firefighters, were superheroes.
However, Yukinojo, who was admired and trusted by the citizens, fell off the roof and lost his life.
Strangely enough, Yukinojo is vaguely watching himself lying on the floor.
As Yukinojo gazes at his grieving friends who surround him, he begins to wonder why he cannot become a Buddha.
With the help of Oryo, a woman he used to date, he decides to solve the mystery.
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The story progresses by looking at other characters and touching them.
This is a simple one-way VR animation.
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Even if you don't know the customs of firefighting in the Edo period in Japan, there is a light explanation part at the beginning.
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