Publisher eastasiasoft has announced they’re bringing Hakuoki SSL: Sweet School Life west for the first time this year.

Hakuoki SSL: Sweet School Life is coming west for the very first time later this year, for Nintendo Switch. The game was originally released for PS Vita and later got ported to Switch.

A physical version is planned, of which there will be a standard and a limited edition, the latter of which will only get 2,000 copies that will be sold through our friends at Play-Asia, with preorders launching April 10th. The limited edition includes: the game, manual, soundtrack CD, art book, mini case, Joy-Con sticker set, acrylic character standees and a numbered certificate in a collector’s box

Here’s a rundown on the game, plus a new trailer:

The long-running Hakuoki otome visual novel series enters a new era! Hakuoki SSL: Sweet School Life puts a modern spin on the Edo period romance of the main series, instead casting heroine Chizuru and the handsome warriors of the Shinsengumi as students and teachers living in modern Japan. School life antics ensue as these beloved characters hold a school festival, stress over midterms, get into watergun fights and more!

Experience a fun slice-of-life story through unlockable event scenes, engaging dialogue and beautifully illustrated character portraits, all localized in English for the first time. Explore unique endings with each character and enjoy mini-games that make this standalone entry extra special!

Key Features:

• Take the role of Chizuru as she’s surrounded by familiar faces in a new modern setting!
• Engage in fun mini-games with the handsome warriors of the Shinsengumi.
• Make key choices and discover unique endings with each possible love interest!
• Enjoy voiceovers in Japanese and newly localized text in English.
• Navigate scenarios with ease using a variety of UI controls and preferences!