KochiKame: Ryo-san’s Billion-yen Beat announced for Nintendo Switch 2, Switch

Shueisha Games and Kairosoft are making Shueisha Games for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch, the two sides announced today. As of now release timing has not been confirmed.

Similar to other Kairosoft titles, KochiKame: Ryo-san’s Billion-yen Beat is a sim game with pixel art. KochiKame is a manga that had a 40-year run.

Here’s an overview of the project:

In this get-rich-quick shopping district simulation, players join Officer Ryotsu Kankichi as he attempts to revitalize a struggling shopping district and build a billion-yen fortune. The game combines Kairosoft’s signature addictive management gameplay with the humor and heart of one of Japan’s longest-running manga series.

Key Features

• Build and Manage – Start by earning seed money through gambling and part-time jobs, then construct profitable facilities throughout the shopping district. As the district thrives, more customers arrive and revenue grows—but watch out for the Chief catching you slacking off!
• Over 200 Characters – The entire police box crew appears alongside a massive cast of beloved characters from the original manga.
• Classic Episodes – Experience nostalgic storylines from the series through mini-games and story events that unlock as the shopping district develops.
• Signature Pixel Art – The world of KochiKame reimagined in Kairosoft’s charming retro aesthetic.

Get a look at the first trailer below.

Announcement Trailer

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