Shinjuku Anomaly launches on Steam Sept 30, 10:00 JST!
TOKYO, Japan – August 20, 2026 – AMATA Games, the indie game publishing brand of AMATA K.K. pleased to announce that its indie game publishing brand, AMATA Games, will release the short horror visual novel ‘Shinjuku Anomaly’ on Steam on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at 10:00 AM JST.
Additionally, we are excited to announce that the theme song for the game will be ‘Hyakkiyakou’ by the loud girls group YAMIKUMO.
The theme song will be featured in both the game’s ending and the official trailer.
Furthermore, a collaborative lyric video for ‘Hyakkiyakou’ has been released today, featuring a setting where the members of YAMIKUMO have blended into the game’s
Releasing on Steam: Sept 30 (Wed) at 10:00 AM JST
‘Shinjuku Anomaly’ will be released on Steam on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at 10:00 AM (JST) starting at $3.99 USD.
You can now add the game to your Wishlist on the Steam Store page.
Steam Store page
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3386350/
Game Trailer
https://youtu.be/-c1QM-1YTtQ
Released the ‘Shinjuku Anomaly’ collaborative lyric video
We have released a collaborative lyric video with a unique premise: the members of YAMIKUMO have blended into the world of ‘Shinjuku Anomaly’ as anomalies.
Take a look and spot the band members as they appear in nighttime Shinjuku.
YAMIKUMO – ‘Hyakkiyakou’ x ‘Shinjuku Anomaly’ Collaboration Lyric Video
https://youtu.be/jirI0ebidEY
About YAMIKUMO
A loud girls group formed on June 16, 2023. Under the concept of ‘Saviors for everyone struggling in a challenging world,’ they create an overwhelmingly otherworldly atmosphere driven by an ultra-aggressive sound and screams.
Their music and live performances are highly acclaimed, expanding their range of activities to include appearances on broadcast TV music shows and overseas performances.
Members: Nadeshiko Rin, Kaguya Yoru, Abyss Kururu, Airin Biran, Kagura Leisa, Tenshi Damon, Kuukai Mami, Yuragu Naki, Amahina Mikoto
Official Website：https://www.yamikumo.info/
Official X (Twitter)：https://x.com/yamikumo_info
Official YouTube：https://www.youtube.com/@yamikumo_
Track Information
Title: Hyakkiyakou
Vocal: YAMIKUMO
Lyrics: Kenta Nakazawa
Music: Kenta Nakazawa, Yoshihiro Tsubamemiya
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About ‘Shinjuku Anomaly’
You have taken on a part-time job photographing anomalies that lurk in Shinjuku at night.
You are given four rules for your part-time job:
・If you see an anomaly, take a picture of it.
・When taking a picture, get close enough to capture a clear image of it.
・However, be careful to not get too close.
・Return to the agency once you’ve used up all of the film.
‘Shinjuku Anomaly’ is a short horror visual novel where you walk through nighttime Shinjuku, find anomalies, and capture them on photo.
Do you step closer to the anomaly, or press the shutter?
The game features multiple endings where the story’s outcome changes based on your choices.
※This game is a work of fiction with no connection to any real people, incidents, or organizations. Resemblances to any real persons, living or dead, or actual events is coincidental.
Screenshots
Shinjuku Anomaly Game Overview
Title：Shinjuku Anomaly
Genre：A short horror visual novel game
Compatible Models：PC（Steam）
Release Date：September 30, 2026
Price：3.99 USD～
Number of Players：1
Supported Languages：Japanese, English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese
Theme song：’Hyakkiyakou’ by YAMIKUMO
Developer / Publisher：AMATA Games
Official Website(AMATA Games)：https://amata.games/en/game/shinjuku-anomaly/
Copyright Notice＠：© AMATA K.K. / Theme Song ‘Hyakkiyakou’ © 2025 Tear Rabbits
About AMATA K.K.
Company Name: Amata K.K.
Representative: Hiromichi Takahashi, Company President, and Representative Director
Address: Aoba No.1 Building, 2-3-1 Kundan Minami, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0074, Japan
Established: June 25th, 2008
Business: Game Business & others
Official Website: https://amata.co.jp/en/
About Amata K.K.: Founded in Tokyo in 2008, Amata K.K. has helped develop smartphone titles for a wide variety of world-renowned Japanese game companies over the years. With many staff having over 20 years of game industry experience, Amata has become a trusted one-stop shop for planning, developing, and operating games across a variety of platforms. While keeping the focus on game development, Amata has also begun to expand into VR, video, media, and other forms of entertainment.