Visual Novel Dusk Index: Gion coming to Nintendo Switch

Dusk Index: Gion is making its way to Nintendo Switch. Publisher Bushiroad have just announced a release date of January 29, 2025, with Japan receiving a physical release.

Dusk Index: Gion is a visual novel developed by Cherrymochi. The title takes place between two ages of Japan, and revolves around a murder case linked between both periods.

You can learn more about the game in the following overview:

A new visual novel game co-created by Cherrymochi of Tokyo Dark!

The stage is set. Two Kyotos, past and present.

Here, a story revolving around bizarre murder cases unfolds across both timelines.

In modern-day Kyoto, detective Daiki Katsuki, who believes in traditional investigative methods, teams up with the reclusive genius engineer Rio Quinn, developer of “Echoes of Kyoto,” to investigate the case.

Meanwhile, in Meiji-era Kyoto, a passionate young detective, Masayoshi Nagahama, and Saki, atop geisha of the entertainment district, join forces to uncover the “origin” of the events that continues into the present.

Two eras. Two investigative pairs. One truth.

Experience a deep, suspenseful drama that transcends time.

Story

Can the past rewrite the future?

The Meiji era, a turbulent age. A series of murders shook Kyoto. Mysterious patterns drawn in the victim’s blood. The case went unsolved, casting a long shadow over history. A hundred years later in Kyoto, Detective Daiki Katsuki was investigating a brutal murder case. The case bore a striking resemblance to the one that had shaken Meiji-era Kyoto. The key to the investigation lay in the immersive AR experience ‘Echoes of Kyoto.’ The developer was the brilliant young engineer Quin Rio. The two entered the recreated Kyoto of 100 years ago to solve the case.

“Echoes of Kyoto.” Through state-of-the-art AR contact lenses, this augmented reality experience transports people into a breathtaking recreation of the Kyoto of 100 years ago. The reconstructed city captivated many people with its nostalgia. However, as the truth behind the incident draws near, ‘Echoes of Kyoto’ begins to transcend mere history. The boundary between recreation and reality begins to blur, and a question emerges…

Is this the work of a copycat killer? Or is the past truly invading the future?

A future held hostage by the past. A past bound to the future.

When past and future intersect, the world begins to tremble.

Characters

• Daiki Katsui (voiced by Yohei Azakami) – A detective in the “Special Division for Anomalous Crimes,” assigned to cases steeped in the mysterious and inexplicable. He may appear carefree, but his deep knowledge and quiet empathy drive him to pursue truth for the victims’ sake. Haunted by past trauma, he refuses to embrace modern technology, relying instead on an outdated ARI device with only the most basic functions.
• Dee (voiced by Shuta Morishima) – ARI (Augmented Reality Intelligence) device.
• Rio Quinn (voiced by Yuuki Temma) – A brilliant, eccentric engineer and the creator of the AR system “Echoes of Kyoto.” She feels more at home in the digital world than in reality, making face-to-face interaction a challenge. A devoted cat lover, she carries a cat-shaped ARI device named Galaxy, which she treats as a treasured companion.
• Galaxy (voiced by Yuzuki Watase) – ARI (Augmented Reality Intelligence) device.
• Masayoshi Nagahama (voiced by Rotaro Okiayu) – A Meiji-era detective who upholds law, order, and honor as absolute ideals. He embodies the spirit of both the traditional samurai and the forward-looking Meiji era. Though his strict bearing suggests severity, beneath it lies a kind heart and a deep empathy for those he serves.
• Saki (voiced by Yoko Hikasa) – The most captivating geisha in Kyoto, renowned for her elegance and allure. Behind her beauty is a sharp intellect and a wealth of cultural knowledge. With an information network stretching across Gion, she helps guide Masayoshi’s investigations from the shadows.
• Hikari (voiced by Hikaru Tono) – The friendly guide of “Echoes of Kyoto.” With her charming presence and extensive database, she leads users deep into the world of the Meiji era. By holding direct conversations and gathering real-time feedback, she continuously refines the system to enhance the experience.
• Togawa (voiced by Wataru Urata) – Togawa A rising star in the Kyoto Prefectural Police, newly recruited but already full of promise. Though still fresh on the force, she is not afraid to speak her mind even to her superior Katsuki, and carries herself with admirable confidence. At her side is Suburi-Chan, a baby anteater-shaped ARI assistant who is undeniably adorable… and may also hold unexpected surprises.
• Suburi-chan (voiced by Haruna Fukushima) – ARI (Augmented Reality Intelligence) device.

We also have a trailer that you can check out below:

Official Trailer

Thanks to Gematsu for the translation. You can see what else is coming to Nintendo Switch here.