Capcom Collaborates with National Bunraku Theatre for Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess Prequel
Gaming Staff • July 17, 2024
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Capcom, in partnership with Japan's National Bunraku Theatre, has released a free digital theatre performance to promote the upcoming game, Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess™. The performance, "Ceremony of the Deity: The Maiden's Destiny," is a prequel to the game and features special puppets of the protagonists, Soh and the Maiden, created using traditional Bunraku techniques. The play is now available on Capcom's YouTube channel, offering a unique experience that combines tradition and innovation.
Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess is set to release on July 19 for various platforms, including Xbox Game Pass, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, and Steam. The demo is currently available to play on all platforms. Pre-orders are open with exclusive bonuses, including two Mazo Talismans for Soh and a digital mini artbook containing concept art for the game.
The National Bunraku Theatre, located in Osaka, Japan, presents various traditional Japanese performances and is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. The theatre's collaboration with Capcom marks a significant milestone in preserving and promoting traditional Japanese arts.
Bunraku is a collaborative art form that synchronizes narrative recitation, music, and puppetry in performance. The National Bunraku Theatre's Master Puppeteer, KIRITAKE Kanjuro, performed the new play, bringing the puppets to life and making them dance against a vibrant backdrop crafted with modern technology.
In addition to the digital theatre performance, new artwork is now available to celebrate the release of Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess. The game's story revolves around Soh and Yoshiro, and players can experience a preview of their unique story in the demo.
Overall, Capcom's partnership with the National Bunraku Theatre offers a unique opportunity to promote traditional Japanese arts and provide players with an immersive experience in the world of Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess.
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