PQube will release OperaHouse-developed rhythm action idol visual novel I*CHU: Chibi Edition for Switch in the west, the publisher announced. A release date was not announced, but Amazon lists it for a September 26 release.
I*CHU: Chibi Edition first launched for Switch on November 10, 2022 in Japan.
Here is an overview of the game, via PQube:
About
Guide 32 aspiring idols towards their ultimate debut. Play rhythm action games to unlock characters and create your own groups. Follow the characters’ journeys through the main story and support them through their struggles!
- Visual Novel – As a teacher and producer, it’s your job to support the boys on their journey to becoming an idol. Explore their individual stories, and help them follow their dreams.
- Endless Talent – 32 idols into nine separate groups! Different styles of music and performances, choose your favorite or love them all equally!
Rhythm Action: Fast-paced and exciting rhythm action mechanics revolutionized for the Nintendo Switch, choose touchscreen or controller input!- Star Studded – Over 80 original songs featuring top Japanese voice actors. Experience their beautiful voices whilst you play to ensure your idols are putting on successful shows!
- Gacha Without The Microtransactions – Successfully complete shows to unlock currency to scout idols. Choose your favorites from the line-up to create your own original group – all without spending a penny in microtransactions!
- Increasing Difficulty – Are you a god at rhythm action or a newbie dipping your toes? From Normal, all the way up to Nightmare mode, prepare to challenge yourself!
Endless Talent
Your time as a producer has come! Aspiring idols need guidance on their journey to stardom and only you can provide it.
Created by a renowned talent agency, Etoile Vie School is a special academy designed to teach and train idols to be. 32 idols-in-training, also known as “I-Chu” have been chosen to attend this academy and are all working hard towards their major debut.
Explore These Unique Characters
Separated into stylistically different groups, each idol has their own individual aspirations and unique personality, but with challenging hurdles ahead they must find the right way to understand and get along with each other.
Guide the Idols to Stardom
Enter you! It’s your job as their teacher and producer, to guide these unique characters, through their struggles and stresses, helping them make music and resolve issues, to become the ultimate idols in the music industry!
Watch the announcement trailer below. View the first English screenshots at the gallery. Visit the official website here.