Akai Katana Shin

It is now the Taisho era in a world similar to olden Japan during a period of rapid economic growth. Fighter jets, tanks, and battleships have entered the war, and giants known as Guardians and Mugen are tearing their way through the battlefield. This is the exciting stage of Akai Katana Shin, a horizontal shoot 'em up game.

The Japanese-inspired military game visuals and gorgeous character designs portray a dramatic story of clashes between family and old friends. These elements are tied together by strategic game mechanics, which feature a wide variety of attack methods to experiment with. Find out for yourself why this game has such a strong base of ardent fans!

Contains Three Titles From Cave's Akai Katana Series

• Akai Katana - The first arcade game of the series released in 2010. Supports two players.


• Akai Katana Shin - A home console version with an aspect ratio of 16:9 and new game features such as Hagane and Katana.


• Akai Katana Zetsu - Based on Akai Katana with an aspect ratio of 16:9. Game mechanics have been adjusted for balance.