Shueisha Games and Manga Artist Aka Akasaka Reveal Historical Puzzle Adventure Kami to Miko for April Launch

Shueisha Games reveals Kami to Miko, a historical puzzle adventure from the creator of Oshi no Ko. Coming to PC and mobile browsers this April.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 13, 2026, 10:24 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from Japan Daily

A Collaborative Vision for Interactive Storytelling

The upcoming release of Kami to Miko represents a significant cross-media partnership between Shueisha Games, real-world escape room pioneer SCRAP, and celebrated manga artist Aka Akasaka. Known for high-profile works such as Kaguya-sama: Love Is War, Akasaka has transitioned into the gaming space to spearhead both character design and story development. This collaboration aims to blend traditional puzzle mechanics with a texturally rich narrative, utilizing the browser-based platform to reach a broad audience across both desktop and smartphone devices.

Navigating a Million Years of Human History

The gameplay experience begins one million years ago in a desolate village plagued by food shortages, harsh weather, and wildlife threats. Players assume the role of a "Kami" or deity, summoned by a young priestess named Miko through a forbidden ritual intended to save her community from destruction. A central mechanic of the story involves Miko’s recurring reincarnation, allowing players to guide her through various historical epochs as she takes on new forms to address the specific societal and environmental crises of each era.

Indirect Guidance and the Stones of Wisdom

Interaction within Kami to Miko is defined by a unique communication barrier, as the deity cannot speak directly to the villagers. Instead, players must gather information by eavesdropping on human conversations and examining local artifacts to obtain "Kami no Ishi" or Stones of the Kami. According to the developers, players must present specific combinations of these stones to Miko, who then intuitively interprets the divine wisdom to solve complex problems. This system requires players to apply modern knowledge to primitive challenges without having a direct physical presence in the world.