is a Japanese otome game series by Idea Factory (under their Otomate brand) and Red Entertainment.

Plot The game is inspired by the Genpei War. Although the game features actual historical figures, their fate has been changed.

Fifteen years since the Heiji Rebellion, during which time the Heike clan reaches its height of power, Shanao, who will eventually go by the name of Yoshitsune, is dispatched to the Kurama-dera Temple without people knowing that she is female. Having learned warfare and the skills in martial arts as a girl from the Genji clan, she meets Yoritomo, Benkei, and others, until finally she challenges the Heike clan.

Characters Main Characters / The female protagonist and player character. Shanaou is her childhood name, and she later takes the name Yoshitsune. Her surname is fixed, but her first name can be changed. The illegitimate child of Minamoto no Yoshitomo. After her father was defeated and died in the Heiji Rebellion, she was placed in the care of Kurama-dera Temple to escape the purge of the Minamoto clan. Raised as a male since childhood, she received an elite education in expectation of defeating the Taira clan, but she herself does not wish for conflict and hesitates.

Voiced by Makoto Furukawa The legitimate son of Minamoto no Yoshitomo and Yoshitsune's older half-brother. Having lost his father and older brother in the Heiji Rebellion during his youth, he was also sent into exile. Due to his circumstances, he harbors a sense of loneliness and is cold and ruthless, risking his life for the revival of the Minamoto clan without showing his true feelings.

Voiced by Jun Fukuyama The son of Taira no Kiyomori and the commander-in-chief of the Heike army. Calm, collected, and excellent in martial arts, he is deeply trusted by Kiyomori. Contrary to his gentle appearance, he ruthlessly annihilates enemies on the battlefield. Although he grieves over the state of the Heike, he remains a bystander.

Voiced by Kengo Kawanishi The nephew of Taira no Kiyomori and Tomomori's cousin. Brave and fierce, he is considered the greatest warrior of the Heike, yet he is never arrogant and takes great pride as a Heike samurai. Unlike Tomomori, he does not doubt the prosperity of the Heike. He views Shanaou, who is the same age, as his arch-rival.

Voiced by Yuichiro Umehara A warrior monk who was formerly stationed at Mount Hiei's Enryaku-ji Temple. He has a straightforward, honest personality. He was hunting swords in the capital of Kyoto against the tyrannical Heike clan, but after being defeated by Shanaou, he became her retainer and swore his loyalty.

Voiced by Soma Saito The child of Minamoto no Shigenari, a retainer of Minamoto no Yoshitomo. Because he was placed in the care of Kurama-dera Temple along with Shanaou after his father's death in battle, he knows her secret. Bright, dignified, and well-versed in military strategy, he has a feminine appearance but possesses swordsmanship skills that rival Shanaou's.

Secondary Characters

Voiced by Ryota Osaka The son of Taira no Kiyomori and Tomomori's younger brother. A man of refined taste who excels in traditional arts such as Waka poetry, he deeply admires his blood brother. On the other hand, he has a side that seeks fleeting pleasures, acting cruelly on the battlefield and becoming intoxicated by the combat rather than the victory or defeat.

Voiced by Takashi Kondo The child of Sato Motoharu, a retainer of the Oshu Fujiwara clan. He serves Shanaou by order of Fujiwara no Hidehira, but his loyalty is overprotective to a fault. A soft-spoken individual and a samurai excellent in martial arts, he also has a calculating, dark side.

Voiced by Katsuyuki Konishi Tsugunobu's younger brother. Like his brother, he serves Shanaou as a samurai. The sight of him dynamically striking down enemies on the battlefield inspires his allies time and again. He has a big-hearted personality that enlivens the atmosphere, and he speaks straightforwardly to Shanaou.

Voiced by Amatsuki The child of Sasaki Hideyoshi, a retainer of Minamoto no Yoshitomo. He joined Yoritomo's army to overthrow the Heike and displays excellent martial prowess as a retainer to Yoritomo and Yoshitsune. With a young and honest personality, his innocent smile comforts his comrades.

Voiced by Akihiro Mine A disciple of Ajari Rennin of Kurama-dera's Toko-bo. He raised Shanaou and Shungen, who were left at the temple immediately after birth, as temple youths, teaching them martial arts and military strategy, and fostering their aspirations to revive the Minamoto clan.

Voiced by Fumitaka Ishiguro A wealthy merchant who sells gold mined in Oshu in Kyoto. Traveling through various provinces, he is well-versed in the movements of the world. He wishes to welcome Shanaou to Hiraizumi.

Voiced by Michitake Kikuchi The leader of the Taira clan. A figure who rose to power after his active roles in the Hogen and Heiji Rebellions. His influence is immense, and he reigns at the apex of society while maintaining a cooperative relationship with the cloistered government.

Voiced by Kodai Sumi Noritsune's father and Taira no Kiyomori's younger half-brother. He calmly accepts the prosperity of the Heike and is a person capable of voicing opinions on Kiyomori's actions.

Voiced by Rina Sato The daughter of Taira no Kiyomori, younger sister to Tomomori, and older sister to Shigehira. Raised with doting affection by Kiyomori, she has a free-spirited personality. By entering the court as Emperor Takakura's consort and giving birth to an heir, she solidified the position of the Heike clan.

Voiced by Shinosuke Ogami The third head of the Oshu Fujiwara clan. A man of character who rules over the vast region of Oshu, where the power of the Heike does not reach, and cares deeply about his clan. He also watches over Shanaou's future with concern.

Voiced by Kouichi Sakaguchi A military commander descended from the Kamakura clan of Sagami Province. A tactician whose thoughts are difficult to read. He moved from the Taira side to become Yoritomo's close confidant, and also serves as Shanaou's supervisor.

Voiced by Chiharu Sawashiro The son of Minamoto no Yoshikata, also known as Kiso Yoshinaka. Although he behaves in a rough manner, his swordsmanship skills are certain, and his majestic presence earns him the popularity and trust of others.

Media

Games The first game, titled was announced on at the Otomate Part 2018, directed by Ai Ito, the character designs were done by Koji Hanaeda. A promotional video for the game was released on August 7, 2020. The release date was announced as September 17, 2020, with pre-orders beginning on August 5, the game was released for the Nintendo Switch. The games theme song, was performed by Amatsuki, who plays Sasaki Takatsuna as well as the ending song . Idea Factory International announced that the game would be released in English. The game was released in English on June 28 in North America and July 1 in Europe.

The second game, titled , a sequel and fan disc to the first game, was announced in September 2021. The game was released on March 31, 2022. The opening song, was performed by WHiSANT, as was the ending song . Idea Factory International announced that the game would be released in English in 2026. The game was released on May 26, 2026, however, the physical for Europe was delayed until June 26, 2026.

Drama CD

was released on March 10, 2021. released on December 22, 2021.

Reading play The reading drama event "Otomate Dramatic Theater" Vol. 2, was performed on October 9, 2022, at the Ichikawa City Cultural Hall Grand Hall. There were two performances, one in the afternoon and one in the evening, and each performance featured different content, such as dramatic readings and talk segments.

Stage play A stage play titled was performed at Hikosen Theater from November 15 to 24, 2025. + Cast Character Actor Shanao Akari Kawasaki Taira no Tomomori Yusei Hiraga Minamoto no Yoritomo Kodai Kurihara Taira no Noritsune Ryunosuke Nagashima Musashibo Benkei Shota Onuma Shungen Shoichiro Oumi Taira no Shigehira Hinata Matsumoto

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