Touhou Danmaku Kaguraa rhythm game based on Touhou series, is discontinued. UnknownX developer announced Turn off during the live stream on July 18, 2022. The game itself will shut down on October 28, 2022, about 14 months after its August 4, 2021 launch. It never received get an international release.
You can see the announcement here at 1:22.
Twitter users @DanmakuENa fan-run news account focused on Touhou Danmaku Kagura, posted a translated screenshot of the notification. These include messages from UnknownX Vice President Tomohiro Ueda and Commander-in-Chief Jyunya. The messages thanked the players for their support and explained some of the reasons behind the decision. Although more than 5 million players have downloaded the game since it launched, the final sales are still “much lower than forecast”. Despite efforts to increase sales through promotions and updates, things didn’t turn around. The plan to continue providing service at a “significantly reduced” level was ultimately rejected, as it would not match the desired service level. UnknownX also thanks Project Touhou ZUN creator.
This is a message from the Vice President of UnknownX, Ueda Tomohiro. pic.twitter.com/RRsnBl4ygh
– Touhou Danmaku Kagura EN (@DanmakuEN) July 18, 2022
In the meantime, players can continue to enjoy Touhou Danmaku Kagura until the end. UnknownX will continue to add new songs, characters and cards, and run scheduled events.
Danmaku Kagura is a rhythm game in the circuit of mobile rhythm titles like BangG Dream! Girls Band Party. Gameplay includes lining up songs selected from Project Touhou Licensed titles and music and well-timed notes with the music. Players acquire new characters through the gacha system to form their party. Parties award scores and other effects when activated during play.
See some sample games from YouTube users Cryx23.
Touhou Danmaku Kagura will be available from Japanese iOS and Android stores until October 28, 2022. Another mobile part of the franchise, Touhou LostWordreceived an international release in 2021.
