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The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy-

Platform(s): Nintendo Switch, PC
Genre: Action/Adventure
Publisher: XSEED Games
Release Date: April 24, 2025

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'The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy-' Introduces Its Cast Of English Characters - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Jan. 22, 2025 @ 9:25 a.m. PST

The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy- is an adventure game featuring tactical RPG and adventure elements, presenting a chilling, tense storyline leading players to despair-filled endings.

A new adventure from the creators of the Danganronpa and Zero Escape series!

Takumi Sumino is a totally average teenager living in the Tokyo Residential Complex, a place where every day is much like the last and nothing bad ever happens. All that changes when freakish monsters attack the town and start wreaking havoc. A strange creature calling itself SIREI appears and offers Takumi the power to protect those he holds dear... All he has to do is stab himself in the chest!

The next thing he knows, Takumi is in Last Defense Academy, a colossal school in the middle of nowhere surrounded by a wall of otherworldly flames. He and 14 other students have been drafted into the Special Defense Unit, a team tasked with keeping the school safe for the next 100 days. Initiated students transform their blood into the mysterious Hemoanima, a unique type of mutated blood which provides supernatural abilities. How much are they willing to sacrifice to take back their normal lives and save the world from the grotesque school invaders? The curtain rises on 100 days of war and despair…

15 students are tasked with defending a school from grotesque monsters for 100 days. Can they make it to the end? And will they survive long enough to uncover the truth?


Unveiling 12 characters from the Special Defense Unit—a team tasked with keeping the school safe for 100 days—the reveal continues the global “100 Days to Launch” campaign filled with announcements, videos, and more, shared each day until the game’s release on April 24, 2025.

The first English reveal introduces the first 12 members of the Special Defense Force attending classes and fighting alongside protagonist Takumi Sumino.

Special Defense Unit Characters

  • Takumi Sumino / “Everyman” – The main character of this story. A completely average high schooler from a completely average family. He can be a little indecisive and pessimistic at times, but when he has something to protect, he'll fight with everything he's got.
  • Eito Aotsuki / “Voice of Reason” – Takumi's most trusted ally. Eito cares very deeply for his friends and isn't shy about expressing those feelings, corny as they may sound. He's been weak and sickly since he was little, but his impressive intellect might be just what the team needs to guide them through the war safely.
  • Darumi Amemiya / “Manic Emo Dream Girl” – A young woman known for her mood swings and obsession with all things dark and depressing. She's a big fan of killing-game stories and has no fear of death. If she has to die, all she wants is a death that's as dramatic and flamboyant as humanly possible.
  • Ima Tsukumo / “Twin – Big Brother” – One of a set of twins - Ima is the elder by a few minutes. He acts like a carefree joker, but underneath that humor is a hint of something darker. He thinks of nothing but protecting his sister. If anything – or anyone – dares to threaten Kako's safety, Ima will show them no mercy.
  • Kako Tsukumo / “Twin – Little Sister” – One of a set of twins - Kako is the younger by a few minutes. She's prone to spacing out, but also has a keen mind and a healthy sense of curiosity. Kako is a big fan of mystery stories and wants to be a private investigator when she grows up.
  • Kurara Oosuzuki / “Rich Girl Among Rich Girls” – The scion of one of the wealthiest families humanity has ever known. She's proud, overbearing, and acts like she's better than anyone else. She always wears a strange tomato mask, never showing her true face
  • Yugamu Omokage / “Teenage Assassin” – A striking young man who's been in the business of killing since long before the war started. Unlike the rest of his family (who are also assassins, by the way), Yugamu believes that killing should be done with love. He enjoys torture, dissection, and other grotesque activities.
  • Kyoshika Magadori / “Ninja Samurai” – A young samurai who's utterly clueless about the modern world. Has never even heard of multiplication tables, let alone learned them. She has an unsettlingly close relationship with her katana, the Holy Jumonji Sword.
  • Gaku Maruko / “Self-Centered Mood Maker” – A guy who's true to his personal desires (to put it delicately). He's a coward and always looking out for himself. However, there's something so refreshingly honest about his pettiness that it's hard to hate him. Gaku's also good at taking care of other people once he opens his heart to them.
  • Tsubasa Kawana / “Star Mechanic” – A young woman who knows a lot about machines and what makes them tick. She has a bright, lively personality, but isn't good with stressful situations. When she gets nervous, she gets nauseous, and then...
  • Hiruko Shizuhara / “Ice Queen” – Leader of the Special Defense Unit. A cold, almost heartless beauty, she always says what's on her mind, even if it means offending others. She's just as merciless on the battlefield, where she gets a twisted sense of pleasure from tearing invaders apart.
  • Sirei / Special Defense Unit’s Commanding Officer – The principal and commanding officer of Last Defense Academy. To put it another way, a weird little robot that orders the members of the Special Defense Unit Around. Under his command, Takumi and the others will be working to wipe out the mysterious invaders.

Key Features:

  • Extreme Despair-Filled Endings: Takumi's choices will decide his future, but there's no telling what kind of consequences these decisions might have...
  • Defensive Battles: When the invaders attack, it's up to Takumi to protect the school in tactical RPG battles. Use each student's unique Specialist Skills to turn the tide of battle in his favor!
  • Free Time & Exploration: Spend time with Takumi’s teammates to deepen his bonds with them, or explore the wilderness and ruins outside the school. Players can even use the items found to craft gifts and get even closer to Takumi’s allies

The limited edition includes a copy of the game on Nintendo Switch, an art book featuring work from fan-favorite artists Rui Komatsuzaki and Shimadoriru, a CD soundtrack with 10 songs from the game’s original score, an acrylic diorama featuring the main cast, a metal Last Defense Academy pin, a lenticular art card, a printed copy of an original The Hundred Line short novel, and 15 character art cards.

Pre-orders for the standard and limited editions will be available soon via the Marvelous USA Online Store and participating retailers.

The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy- is coming to PC (Steam) on April 23, 2024, followed by Nintendo Switch in April 24th.



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