- Remastered Rakuen Music to be Featured in New Album - 29 February 2024
Hi everyone ❤️ I'm excited to announce that this year, I'll be releasing my first full-length standalone music album! It will contain around 20 tracks. Most songs will be completely new! However I have also made the decision to include a handful of remastered classics like Cube Land, From the Ground Up, Zombies On Your Lawn and remastered music from Rakuen! Today, you can actually listen to the debut single from this album (When You Wake Up) as well as watch a beautifully animated pixel art music video (created with Morizora Studios). 🌳 Music Video: https://youtu.be/SGnxRXG9lQ8 🎵 Song: https://ffm.to/when-you-wake-up I truly hope that you’ll enjoy this music. And to everyone who has played Rakuen or listened to its music, thank-you for taking the time to be part of this little world. 💙For updates: Twitter & Mailing List! 🌳Follow our Publisher Page: Morizora Studios 🎹For live music…
- SUE & PUCHI Limited Time Plushie ❤️ - 27 September 2023
❤️ Attention Rakuen fans! Our Sue & Puchi plushie campaign is NOW live! https://www.makeship.com/products/sue-and-puchi-plush These two best girls are ONLY available for 23 days, and we must sell 200 units for the campaign to be funded! So any help with sharing it would be greatly appreciated! I hope that these adorable plushies will bring you joy, and inspire you to build tiny planets of your own! 💙For updates: Twitter & Mailing List! 🌳Follow our Publisher Page: Morizora Studios 🎹For live music performances from the developer: Check us out on Twitch!
- The "Meg's Monster x Rakuen Bundle" + Video Game Music mini-concert! - 27 May 2023
🌻Tonight (May 27th at 7pm PDT) we'll be holding a special mini-concert on Twitch! I'll be performing live music from various games I've worked on (Rakuen, Meg's Monster, Plants vs. Zombies, Deltarune, To the Moon, and more) along with giveaways (games, plushies, etc.). Hope to see you there! 🌻If you already own Rakuen, for a limited time you can get an extra 15% off Meg's Monster with the Meg's Monster x Rakuen Bundle! Meg's Monster is a story-based indie RPG where you play as a monster from the Underworld (Roy) trying to help a lost little girl (Meg) find her way home. It has a lovely pixel art style reminiscent of SNES games, a beautiful soundtrack and a unique combat system. I also had a wonderful time singing the game's theme song! Have fun in the Underworld, but be careful not to let Meg cry, or the whole world will end... https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/32695/Megs_Monster_…
- Japanese Localization & Rakuen: Deluxe Edition Switch Release! - 24 March 2023
🌻 Rakuen: Deluxe Edition (which includes Rakuen, Mr. Saitou and a 3D animated film collection) has finally been released on Switch! 🌻 Players will now be able to experience Rakuen in Japanese! An official Japanese version (localized by 8-4, with Keiko Fukuichi in charge of translation) has also been released today! ハチノヨンが日本語ローカライズを手掛けた、『RAKUEN』公式日本語版、遂に発売！ 🌻 Don't forget to check out Mr. Saitou! A bite-sized adventure in the world of Rakuen where you play as an overworked Japanese salaryman who is spirited away to the corporate world of... Llamaworms. https://store.steampowered.com/app/628740/Mr_Saitou/ https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/31390/Rakuen__Mr_Saitou_Bundle/
- Rakuen vs. Mr. Saitou: What to Expect - 22 March 2023
Hi everyone, First of all, I wanted to thank you for the love and support that you've shown me over the years. Every day I'm thankful and honored that I'm able to create music and games in the hopes of moving people in a positive direction. This is a dream come true for me, and I'm so moved every time someone shares that Rakuen has helped them somehow. I wanted to address something about Mr. Saitou before the game comes out tomorrow. I've seen a lot of people joking about how (based off of their experience with Rakuen) they're preparing to be "emotionally destroyed" by Mr. Saitou (or other references to lots of crying :) - While I definitely appreciate that Rakuen resonated with people, I want to make 100% sure that folks don't have the wrong impression about what kind of game Mr. Saitou is. While Mr. Saitou takes place in the same universe as Rakuen, it's meant to be playable in one si…
- Return to the Rakuen Universe in just ONE Week - 16 March 2023
Mr. Saitou (the next Rakuen game) comes out March 23rd Mr. Saitou is a quirky story-driven adventure game about an overworked Japanese salaryman who is spirited away to a fantasy land of Llamaworms. https://store.steampowered.com/app/628740/Mr_Saitou/ In this short & sweet spin-off of Rakuen, you'll navigate the absurdities of corporate life, trek through an Edudungeon, meet the Sphinx of Basic Math, ride trains, and befriend a weird kid who teaches you about life. Enjoy charming art, a heartwarming & humorous story, and music by Laura Shigihara, Toby Fox, and No Holds Bard. ❤️ Don't forget to Follow & Wishlist Mr. Saitou's Steam page! No Holds Bard!!! In the upcoming Rakuen PC Update, Emmy has created some really fun new portrait art for some of our favorite characters like Sunflower and Lil Budz from No Holds Bard!!! Hope you'll enjoy this sneak peek. 💙For updates: Twitter & Mailing…
- You're invited to the Open Beta for Rakuen's New Engine! - 12 February 2023
New Engine Open Beta! Hi everyone! I'm super excited to announce that we've spent the last year creating an entirely new custom-built engine (powered by Ebitengine) that will solve many of the issues inherent to RPG Maker XP while enabling us to bring Rakuen to other systems (like Switch and mobile devices) + some other goodies! The new build is now in open beta and available to anyone who owns the game! 🌳Update Features: Overall improved performance Resizable window & borderless windowed fullscreen mode No more blurring of pixels when the game window is expanded--nice, crisp pixel art! Steam Deck compatibility (with improved controller/touchscreen support) Fixed the RPG Maker XP issue where clicking off the game disrupts audio-synchronized cutscenes Steam Achievements now compatible with Mac/Linux/Steam Deck On-screen lyrics subtitles for translations New art, character animations, an…
- Rakuen & Mr. Saitou Contest! - 31 January 2023
✨Hi everyone! In celebration of releasing a demo for the next Rakuen game (Mr. Saitou), we're hosting a contest with MULTIPLE ways to enter! Winners will receive a special pin set or a made-to-order Rakuen-themed plushie! (You can choose characters like Lil' Budz, Minimori, Monsieur Bud, Saitou-san, and many others!)✨ Contest Details: 🍄On Twitter, post your fan art (multiple art entries/art you've previously made are 🆗) OR a SCREENSHOT of your favorite part from the Mr. Saitou demo (which you can play for FREE now), or BOTH! (*each entry should be a separate tweet) 🍄Use the hashtags #mrsaitou & #saitoucontest so I can find you! 🍄Deadline: Feb. 6 @ 10am PT https://store.steampowered.com/app/628740/Mr_Saitou/?utm_source=stm 💙For updates: Twitter & Mailing List! 🌳Follow our Publisher Page: Morizora Studios 🎹For live music performances from the developer: Check us out on Twitch!
- New Rakuen Translations & Mr. Saitou DEMO Available Now!! - 26 January 2023
The Mr. Saitou DEMO is now live for a Limited Time!! 🎉 The next game in the Rakuen universe now has a DEMO! It will only available until Feb. 13th (with a scene that's ONLY found in the demo), so play it while you can! ❤️Don't forget to Wishlist and Follow Mr. Saitou's page, so you don't miss out on contests, updates, etc.! https://store.steampowered.com/app/628740/Mr_Saitou/ New Rakuen Translations! I'm super excited to announce that we're finally able to release the French & Russian translations for Rakuen! A big thanks to all those who are helping to bring this story to more players! We have a few more languages in the pipeline, so stay tuned! If you'd like to translate Mr. Saitou into your language (we're especially looking for native Spanish speakers), please send an email to [email protected] with a link to your Steam profile and which language you'd like to help with! Please o…
- Rakuen Plushies + Art & Music Preview - 7 January 2023
Which Would You Choose? Hi folks! I have some exciting news: We have a chance to work with some cool folks to make a Rakuen plushie (possibly two). So if there's a particular Rakuen character you'd really like to see as a plushie, leave a comment here letting me know your top two choices! Monsieur Bud? Jacky the Leeble? Tony the Bear? The neat thing about these plushies is that they can come with a fairly large accessory, so we could even do something like Sue with a mini Puchi ❤️ Art & Music Preview for our NEW GAME! https://store.steampowered.com/app/628740/Mr_Saitou/ ❤️ Don't forget to Wishlist & Follow the newest game in the Rakuen Universe, Mr. Saitou! It will be available March 23rd, 2023 on Steam (you can also find it bundled with Rakuen on Nintendo Switch)! I hope you enjoy this preview of the music track "Ancient Minimori Meeting Ground" along with some of the pixel art from th…
- 🌳Return to the World of Rakuen🌳 - 28 December 2022
🌳Don't forget to Wishlist Mr. Saitou on Steam! https://store.steampowered.com/app/628740/Mr_Saitou/ 🌳Return to the world of Rakuen for a new adventure Mr. Saitou is a short game about an average white-collar worker who struggles to find meaning in a life full of constant overtime and social isolation. After an accident lands him in the hospital, Mr. Saitou is spirited away to a strange fantasy world where an unexpected friend takes him on a life-changing adventure. The game will be available March 23rd, 2023 on Steam (you can also find it bundled with Rakuen on Nintendo Switch)! 🌳Upcoming PC Update Rakuen will be receiving a major update, including a new custom-built engine powered by Ebitengine. I'm particularly excited about this because it will solve some of the issues that are inherent to RPG Maker XP. For example: Players will now be able to play the game in full-screen mode wit…
- Five years after launch, heartfelt indie Rakuen is getting a 'major update' and spin-off - 5 December 2022
In 2017, indie developer and composer Laura Shigihara released Rakuen , a delightful adventure-RPG about a sick boy and his mother who travel back and forth between a whimsical fantasy land and the somewhat less whimsical hospital where he's staying. Now, Shigihara has announced that Rakuen is getting a significant update, and a new game in the same setting will be released next year... Read more.
- 🌸The Next Installment in the Rakuen Universe🌸 - 4 December 2022
I am so incredibly thankful that in the past 5 years, so many people have experienced Rakuen. Thank-you for sharing your stories, for sending us fan art, and for all of the love and support throughout this whole process. It's more than I could have ever hoped for. That's why today, I'm so excited to share that on March 23rd, 2023 we're releasing: A major update for the original game that includes a new custom-built engine powered by Ebitengine, new art, animations, a Japanese localization done by 8-4 and... ...The next game in the Rakuen universe: Mr. Saitou!! ❤️Click here to learn more... And don't forget to Wishlist the new game! 💙For updates: Follow us on Twitter! 🎹For live music performances from the developer: Check us out on Twitch!
- Rakuen Merchandise Now Available! - 16 May 2022
Hello everyone! I'm happy to announce that our new merch store is finally live! Here you can find Rakuen themed pins (like the chaotic good "No Holds Bard!!!"), an oil-painting-style Monsieur Bud "family portrait" poster, and stickers inspired by food & drink from the world of Morizora's Forest. Rakuen Store
- Rakuen is coming to Nintendo Switch (and Mobile)! - 12 May 2022
I'm so happy to announce that Rakuen is coming to Nintendo Switch (and Mobile)! Five years ago, I set out to tell a story about love, living for others, and walking a mile in your neighbor's shoes. And through Rakuen, I've met so many incredible, kind and strong people who have shared their stories with me. Thank-you for playing 💙
- Rakuen 5th Year Anniversary Fan Art Contest - 5 May 2022
Hello everyone! Can you believe that on May 10th, Rakuen will be turning 5?? 😭😭 I can't either!! We have a lot of cool things planned, starting with a Fan Art Contest & some really cool prizes! How to Enter: -Post your submission in the Artwork section of Rakuen's Community Hub using #Rakuen5th somewhere in the title. -Alternatively, you can post your submission on Twitter using the hashtag #Rakuen5th -Deadline for submissions by May 10th @ 2pm PT! -You may submit fan art that you've made in the past (as long as it hasn't won a previous community contest). Prizes: Winners will be the first to receive Rakuen themed merchandise from our new store! Winners will be announced live on the Rakuen 5th Anniversary stream (May 10th @ 5pm PT): https://www.twitch.tv/supershigi Good luck and I'm really looking forward to seeing what you come up with!
- Rakuen Animated Short Film + Daily Deal (67% Off) - 23 May 2020
See the Rakuen universe come to life in this fully animated short film, that is suitable for all ages and languages (as there is no dialogue). Now's also a great time to pick up Rakuen, as it's 67% off! We'll be doing a live viewing of this episode of "Farmer in the Sky" (Rakuen's animated series) today on my Twitch stream. Catch us live from 4-6pm PST at https://www.twitch.tv/supershigi or download the DLC now! Since it's an mp4 file, you can watch it virtually anywhere. For information on how to access the video after purchasing, see this thread: https://steamcommunity.com/app/559210/discussions/0/2250056952654348715/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/1331270/Rakuen_Animated_Short_Film__Farmer_in_the_Sky_Ep_2/
- Special Community Event Tonight! - 7 July 2019
https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F27110155%2F827f2de4566764c2464df92270bbf02e4d00f699.png Hi everyone! I'm so excited that I finally get to do this... Today at 5:30pm PT I'll be doing a developer's commentary stream of my game (Rakuen) at: https://www.twitch.tv/supershigi/ I can't wait to do the voices, haha! Also, Q&A, dev stories, and Rakuen/OST giveaways💜💙💚 And if you're interested in picking up Rakuen, the Steam Summer Sale is going on, so it's only $4.99 right now! Either way, I hope to see you at the stream tonight! I'm so excited to share stories about the game (and maybe drink a Ramune)😊💙 https://store.steampowered.com/app/559210/Rakuen/
- "Farmer in the Sky" (Rakuen's Animated Series) is now online! - 13 May 2019
https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F27110155%2F7574f2576a3b811586e7571c80e5a7be2ca5b29e.gif Hello folks! If you didn't get a chance to watch the premiere of Rakuen's animated series, "Farmer in the Sky" during the 2nd Anniversary Stream, it is now online at: https://youtu.be/fnj_OpJ0Cro Don't forget to subscribe to the official channel for future episodes as well: https://www.youtube.com/c/morizorastudios Hope you all enjoy!
- Daily Deal, Rakuen 2nd Anniversary Mega Stream, and Animated Series Premiere! - 10 May 2019
https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F27110155%2F6a9597427be02f49053342935673af3380bf41f7.png Hi everyone! Today is Rakuen's 2nd Anniversary, and we have some fun things planned! If you've been waiting for a time to pick up the game, Rakuen has a Daily Deal, and is on sale for 66% off today only (it's only $3.39)! At 6pm PDT, we'll be doing a special 2nd Anniversary stream at https://www.twitch.tv/supershigi with live music performance, developer Q&A, sharing art/music/stories from the community, and more! We'll also be premiering the 1st episode of Rakuen's animated series ("Farmer in the Sky") live on stream! Hope to see you there, and thank-you so much for everything over this past two years. It's been an honor getting to share this world with you.
