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    "title": "New Japanese Indie Publisher C#4R4CT3R Announces \u201cRain98\u201d",
    "modified_at": "2026-04-22 06:56:26",
    "published_at": "2025-04-13 08:00:00",
    "url": "https://press.ukiyostudios.com/new-japanese-indie-publisher-c4r4ct3r-announces-rain98",
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    "subtitle": "Set in Late \u201890s Tokyo with Lo-Fi Vibes and Inspired by Perfect Blue and Ocean Waves Releasing in Fall 2025",
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    "body": "\n    <figure\n        class=\"release-content-image release-content-image--contained release-content-image--align-center\"\n        data-component=\"image-zoom-popup\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-selector=\".release-content-image__image\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-i18n=\"data:application/json;base64,eyJEb3dubG9hZCI6IkRvd25sb2FkIn0=\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-tracking-views-event=\"Story Image View\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-tracking-download-event=\"Story Image Download\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-placement=\"content\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"image-thumbnail-rollover\" style=\"width: 100%\">\n            <img\n                src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/ce24b650-13df-4482-838d-93ee63dd76ad/-/resize/1200x/-/format/auto/\"\n                                class=\"release-content-image__image image-thumbnail-rollover__image\"\n                data-description=\"\"\n                id=\"image-ce24b650-13df-4482-838d-93ee63dd76ad\"\n                data-id=\"ce24b650-13df-4482-838d-93ee63dd76ad\"\n                data-original=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/ce24b650-13df-4482-838d-93ee63dd76ad/-/inline/no/RAIN98_C%234R4CT3R_KEYART-FULL_15APR2026.png\"\n                data-mfp-src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/ce24b650-13df-4482-838d-93ee63dd76ad/-/resize/1200x/-/format/auto/\"\n                alt=\"Story image\"\n            />\n            <div class=\"image-thumbnail-rollover__caption\">\n                <svg class=\"icon icon-expand image-thumbnail-rollover__caption-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-expand\"></use>\n            </svg>            </div>\n        </div>\n\n        <figcaption class=\"release-content-image__caption\"></figcaption>\n    </figure>\n<p><strong>April 13, 2025</strong> -- &ldquo;C#4R4CT3R&rdquo; (Pronounced CHARACTER) is a new indie game publisher from Tokyo, Japan. </p><p>Our first game, <em>Rain98, </em>was shown during the &ldquo;INDIE Live Expo&rdquo; livestream on April 13th, 2025, and we have also launched the <a href=\"https://store.steampowered.com/app/3498720/Rain98/\"><u>STEAM page</u></a>.</p><p><em>Rain98 </em>is scheduled to release on Steam in fall 2025, and we are planning console releases as well.</p><p><em>Rain98</em> is a psychological-thriller-meets-romance adventure with the lo-fi vibes of late &lsquo;90s Tokyo. As the player, you will find yourself in a chill but somewhat gloomy apartment room with Reina Amahara (voiced by Rio Tsuchiya), a dangerously charming and charmingly dangerous girl. 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              <svg class=\"icon icon-expand image-thumbnail-rollover__caption-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-expand\"></use>\n            </svg>            </div>\n        </div>\n\n        <figcaption class=\"release-content-image__caption\"></figcaption>\n    </figure>\n<p>With the release of the first trailer for <em>Rain98, </em>we have also opened our official X (Twitter) account and an official Discord server for C#4R4CT3R. Alongside future announcements, we will share artwork and other game tidbits to showcase <em>Rain98&rsquo;s </em>bewitching atmosphere. </p><p>Please look forward to more news from C#4R4CT3R.</p><p><br>\u200b\u25bcLinks<br>\u200b\u30fbSteam Store Page: <a href=\"https://store.steampowered.com/app/3498720/Rain98/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https://store.steampowered.com/app/3498720/Rain98/</a><br>\u200b\u30fbAnnouncement Trailer\uff1a <a href=\"https://youtu.be/w9Y283oNXKs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https://youtu.be/w9Y283oNXKs</a><br>\u200b\u30fbX Account\uff1a <a href=\"https://x.com/csharp4r4ct3r\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https://x.com/csharp4r4ct3r</a><br>\u200b\u30fbDiscord Server\uff1a <a href=\"https://discord.gg/RG6NU7cx3w\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https://discord.gg/RG6NU7cx3w</a><br>\u200b\u30fbYouTube Channel\uff1a <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@csharp4r4ct3r\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https://www.youtube.com/@csharp4r4ct3r</a></p><p> <br>\u200b<strong>\u25a0About C#4R4CT3R</strong></p>\n    <figure\n        class=\"release-content-image release-content-image--contained release-content-image--align-left\"\n        data-component=\"image-zoom-popup\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-selector=\".release-content-image__image\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-i18n=\"data:application/json;base64,eyJEb3dubG9hZCI6IkRvd25sb2FkIn0=\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-tracking-views-event=\"Story Image View\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-tracking-download-event=\"Story Image Download\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-placement=\"content\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"image-thumbnail-rollover\" style=\"width: 50.83%\">\n            <img\n                src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/426d7ed8-4949-4d5a-9d21-4f8e7592189d/-/resize/1200x/-/format/auto/\"\n                                class=\"release-content-image__image image-thumbnail-rollover__image\"\n                data-description=\"\"\n                id=\"image-426d7ed8-4949-4d5a-9d21-4f8e7592189d\"\n                data-id=\"426d7ed8-4949-4d5a-9d21-4f8e7592189d\"\n                data-original=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/426d7ed8-4949-4d5a-9d21-4f8e7592189d/-/inline/no/image_5.png\"\n                data-mfp-src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/426d7ed8-4949-4d5a-9d21-4f8e7592189d/-/resize/1200x/-/format/auto/\"\n                alt=\"Story image\"\n            />\n            <div class=\"image-thumbnail-rollover__caption\">\n                <svg class=\"icon icon-expand image-thumbnail-rollover__caption-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-expand\"></use>\n            </svg>            </div>\n        </div>\n\n        <figcaption class=\"release-content-image__caption\"></figcaption>\n    </figure>\n<p>C#4R4CT3R is an indie publisher from Shibuya, Tokyo, bringing players unique gaming experiences centered around mesmerizing characters.</p><p>Here, you&rsquo;ll find unique characters, unusual personalities, and unforgettable experiences.</p><p><strong><br>\u200b\u25a0Publisher Information<br>\u200b</strong>Name \u200b\t\u200b\t\u200b\tC#4R4CT3R<br>\u200bHeadquarters\u3000 \u200b\tShibuya, Tokyo, Japan<br>\u200bEstablished\u3000\u3000 \u200b\tApril 1<sup>st</sup>, 2025</p><p><strong><br>\u200b\u25a0Media Kits<br>\u200b</strong>Dropbox: <a href=\"https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/z4fvxnbqiytjqrgze399q/AJFcg2Rw42zv6c6btKSrK8c?rlkey=gpsj3hghqyn11m03xqxovs0b9&amp;st=lmpwdtp3&amp;dl=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/z4fvxnbqiytjqrgze399q/AJFcg2Rw42zv6c6btKSrK8c?rlkey=gpsj3hghqyn11m03xqxovs0b9&amp;st=lmpwdtp3&amp;dl=0</a><br>\u200b<br>\u200bGoogle Drive: <a href=\"https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1OEldKtG0M-7afNzQ90115Y4YEe7WDw-V?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1OEldKtG0M-7afNzQ90115Y4YEe7WDw-V?usp=sharing</a></p><p><br>\u200b<strong>\u25a0Contacts (for matters related to this press release)<br>\u200b</strong><a href=\"mailto:pr@ukiyostudios.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pr@ukiyostudios.com</a></p>",
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