Learn kanji with the new breed of JRPG – Shujinkou, now coming to yet another platform.
Shujinkou incorporates real kanji into its dungeon-crawling action to sucker gamer into learning a new language. Rice Games Inc is excited to announce the Nintendo Switch port will be available digitally October 2nd.
Shujinkou has been available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam for a few months already, and the long-awaited Nintendo Switch port is soon to release. Pre-orders begin September 18th 2025 with a 10% discount.
Check out the details and the new announcement trailer below:
Shujinkou is a dungeon-crawler that offers a unique opportunity to learn Japanese as you play.
In addition to being a full-fledged JRPG, it features thousands of Japanese words, phrases, kana, kanji, and grammar elements that players can master through focus, diligence, and consistency.
The language content offers new knowledge for language learners of any level. Learning Japanese is entirely optional. For those more interested in the adventure, Shujinkou delivers a rich role-playing experience:
- Explore challenging labyrinths and solve puzzles from a first-person perspective.
- Engage in strategic turn-based battles that evolve over time.
- Switch to “English-Only” mode at any time to focus solely on the gameplay experience.
- Master hundreds of Arawasu skills and uncover powerful items.
- Forge dozens of distinct weapons and armor, each with unique flavor text.
- Fish for a wide variety of marine creatures at various scenic spots.
- Complete 100 side quests that explore and expand upon the many inhabitants of Genya.
- Play six minigames hosted by members of the Fuu Lobby.
- Revisit your journey through the Art Gallery and Jukebox.
Key Features:
Brave eight massive labyrinths filled with new, challenging puzzles.
Collect dozens of Kanji orbs to unleash ontological attacks and exploit elemental weaknesses.
Discover signboards that teach proverbs, JLPT N4 grammar, lore, and more.
Master a new Cooking system using ingredients gathered across Genya and Sabaku.
Embark on 100 side quests that explore the lives of Sabaku’s people and expand the story beyond the Genya Arc.
Experience 40+ new 4K illustrations highlighting pivotal story and bonding moments with the cast.
NO GENERATIVE AI WAS USED IN THE PROCESS OF CREATING SHUJINKOU
