Yohane the Parhelion -BLAZE in the DEEPBLUE-

Yohane the Parhelion -BLAZE in the DEEPBLUE-
Kanji	幻日のヨハネ-BLAZEintheDEEPBLUE-
Romaji	genjitsu no yohane-BLAZEintheDEEPBLUE-
Game Info
Developer(s)	INTI CREATES CO., LTD.
Publisher	INTI CREATES CO., LTD.
Released	November 16, 2023
Genre	Action
Available Language(s)	Japanese, English, Korean, Chinese, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Portuguese
Downloads/Releases

YOHANE THE PARHELION -BLAZE in the DEEPBLUE- (幻日のヨハネ -BLAZE in the DEEPBLUE- Genjitsu no Yohane -BLAZE in the DEEPBLUE-) is a 2023 action adventure game developed and published by INTI CREATES CO., LTD.. It is a 2D metroidvania-style game similar to much of INTI CREATES past work. It is based on the Yohane the Parhelion anime series and was released worldwide on November 16th, 2023 for Steam (PC), Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4/5, and Xbox Series X/S.

Overview

A game set in the world of Yohane the Parhelion, the official spin-off of Love Live! Sunshine!!.

Developed by Inti Creates, known for Azure Striker Gunvolt and Mega Man Zero.

This marks the first pure console game for the Love Live! franchise in about nine years, since Love Live! School Idol Paradise.

The genre is an exploration-based 2D side-scrolling action game, featuring nostalgic pixel-art graphics.

Simply put, this game can be described as a Love Live!-style Gunvolt. Many of its systems and graphical elements are influenced by Gunvolt.

The protagonist, Yohane, alongside her partner, Lailaps, embarks on a mission to rescue her friends who have disappeared into a mysterious underwater dungeon filled with roaming monsters.

Unique features include enemies inspired by deep-sea creatures and procedurally generated dungeon structures that change every time you enter.

Demo version

A demo is available exclusively for the Nintendo Switch and Steam versions, allowing players to experience the early dungeons.

While the demo does include a save function, the dungeon mechanics differ from the full game, meaning progress cannot be carried over.

Stages

Yohane's Fortune Parlor (ヨハネの占い屋)

Sunken Temple (海底神殿) – The first mysterious underwater temple area.

Ruins (遺跡) – An area of ancient ruins.

Grotto (洞窟) – A dimly lit cave area.

Sunken Volcano (海底火山) – A magma-filled area where formidable enemies await.

Shipwreck (難破船) – An area featuring a sunken ship at the bottom of the ocean.

Coral Hill (珊瑚礁の丘) – A vibrant area adorned with beautiful coral.

Sea of Trees (樹海) – An area where tangled vines and dense plant life create a complex terrain.

Crystalline Grotto (水晶の洞窟) – An area reminiscent of a mining site.

Infernal Altar (禍神の祭場)

Aqours Memoria (記憶の水底)

Characters

Yohane (Voiced by: Aika Kobayashi) The protagonist and one of the playable characters. Using the power of Creation (Casting), she can forge various weapons and summon her partner Lailaps or her allies to fight alongside her.

Lailaps (Voiced by: Yōko Hikasa) A large wolf-like beast that lives with Yohane. In the game, Lailaps can be summoned without consuming points from the start.

Hanamaru (Voiced by: Kanako Takatsuki) Yohane’s childhood friend. She uses a Rolling Attack to break spiked terrain.

Dia (Voiced by: Arisa Komiya) The executive officer of the Numazu administration. Her Ion Blade, infused with electricity, performs a three-hit combo effective against fire-type enemies.

Ruby (Voiced by: Ai Furihata) A descendant of the fairy tribe. She uses a giant fluffy Cotton Candy to block various attacks.

Chika (Voiced by: Anju Inami) The poster girl of a long-standing inn in Uchiura and the youngest of three sisters. She uses a Bop Gun to stun enemies and knock away certain blocks.

You (Voiced by: Shuka Saitō) A girl who works as a messenger in Numazu. She uses a cannon to launch Yohane.

Kanan (Voiced by: Nanaka Suwa) A mechanic girl who runs a workshop in Uchiura. With her robot partner Tonosama, she performs a Dive Press Attack that can destroy cracked platforms.

Riko (Voiced by: Rikako Aida) A zoologist from outside Numazu. Her Fireball, powered by magical knowledge, is effective against ice-type enemies.

Mari (Voiced by: Aina Suzuki) A descendant of a demon king's lineage who resides in a castle on Washi-Ma Island. Her ghostly attacks are imbued with ice, making them effective against electric-type enemies.

Theme song

Theme Song "Deep Blue"

Lyrics, Composition, Arrangement: R・O・N

Performed by: Aqours

Single CD

Single CD Release Released on May 29, 2024, featuring a total of four tracks, including new coupling songs.

Tracklist:

Deep Blue

Lyrics, Composition, Arrangement: R・O・N

Performed by: Aqours

SAKURA-saku KOKORO-saku

Lyrics: Aki Hata

Composition: Junya Maesako, Gorō Nakano, Hitoshi Harukawa

Arrangement: Gorō Nakano, Hitoshi Harukawa

Performed by: Aqours

Deep Blue (Off Vocal)

SAKURA-saku KOKORO-saku (Off Vocal)