AKIBA LOST is set to release September 17, 2026, for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam, following a series of demo releases and pre-order openings. The game integrates a six-episode TV drama aired on Nippon TV, viewable as in-game DLC.
AKIBA LOST is a live-action multi-angle suspense game set in Akihabara, revolving around the unsolved disappearance of six girls 13 years ago, an incident called the Akiba Kamikakushi. Players switch between seven characters using a zapping system, make choices that affect fates, and explore scenes with a 360-degree camera. The full game includes over 20 hours of video footage and approximately 100,000 still images.
The production is notable for its integration of a full TV drama series. Nippon TV cooperated fully, and the six episodes were broadcast on the network. These episodes are also distributed as a drama movie DLC, playable within the game, tying the television broadcast directly to the game purchase. This structure is described as a new distribution model and initiative.
Izanagi Games developed the game with Nippon TV and AX-ON. Tsukasa Masuko, known for the Shin Megami Tensei series, handles the in-game BGM and sound effects. The theme song BUGlitch is performed by Hiromitsu Kitayama, who also plays protagonist Taiki Shinjo. Kitayama is a former member of Kis-My-Ft2.
The game has received multiple demo releases. A free Steam demo launched June 5, 2026, covering the morning of the first in-game day, with save transfer to the full version. Another Steam demo ran during Steam Next Fest June 16-23. A PS5 demo launched August 20, 2026, followed by Switch 2 and Switch demos on August 27. Pre-orders for the download version opened with a 10 percent discount on the PS5 version until September 16. A Digital Deluxe Edition bundles the main game with an original soundtrack (31 tracks, including 22 from the TV drama), the drama movie, and two pixel art costume sets.
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The live-action adventure game AKIBA LOST, set in Akihabara, was made with an unusually large production system that included a full TV drama series aired to maximize the game's quality. The drama's six episodes are viewable in-game as DLC. The game releases September 17 for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam.
Izanagi Games released a free trial version for the PlayStation 5 version of AKIBA LOST today, August 20, 2026. The full-motion live-action suspense game, developed with Nippon TV and AX-ON, will have its Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch demos arrive on August 27. Pre-orders for the download version are now open, with a 10 percent discount on the PS5 version running until September 16. The company also detailed two pieces of downloadable content: an original soundtrack with 31 tracks, including 22 from the TV drama, and a drama movie containing all six episodes broadcast on Nippon TV, playable within the game. Tsukasa Masuko, known for the Shin Megami Tensei series, handles the in-game BGM and sound effects. A Digital Deluxe Edition bundling the main game with the soundtrack, drama movie, and two pixel art costume sets is also planned. The full game releases on September 17, 2026, for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Steam.
Izanagi Games has released a demo for the live-action multi-angle suspense game AKIBA LOST during Steam Next Fest, running June 16-23, 2026. The demo covers the early part of the game, allowing players to switch between seven characters and carry save data to the full version, which launches September 17 on Steam, Switch 2, PS5, and Switch.
Izanagi Games released a free demo of the live-action suspense game AKIBA LOST on Steam on June 5, 2026. The demo covers the morning of the first in-game day and lets players control all seven main characters, including protagonist Taiki Shinjo played by former Kis-My-Ft2 member Hiromitsu Kitayama. The game is set in Akihabara and revolves around the unsolved disappearance of six girls 13 years ago, an incident called the Akiba Kamikakushi. Players switch between characters using a zapping system, make choices that affect character fates, and explore scenes with a 360-degree camera. Save data from the demo carries over to the full version, scheduled for release on September 17 on PS5, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam. The demo also includes a preview of the theme song BUGlitch performed by Kitayama. The full game features over 20 hours of video footage and approximately 100,000 still images. A live-action drama adaptation of AKIBA LOST is currently airing, with six episodes designed to complement the game.