During Tokyo Game Show 2026, I had the incredible opportunity to visit UNSEEN Studio‘s headquarters in Tokyo for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at their highly anticipated upcoming game, KEMURI!
KEMURI is a yokai-possession action game set in the chaotic world of Kemuri City, where life and death coexist. Players will confront the paranormal as they explore a sprawling vertical city, navigating rooftops, back alleys, and hidden ruins, either alone or alongside up to two other players in online co-op.
From the moment we arrived at UNSEEN Studio’s headquarters, the entire team was incredibly warm and welcoming. We were personally greeted at the entrance by the wonderful Ikumi Nakamura, whose charm and enthusiasm made us feel right at home!
The hospitality didn’t stop there; the team also kindly provided complimentary food and drink tickets for Cafe & Bar “anata”, adding another lovely touch to an already memorable experience.
We also had the freedom to explore the studio, admire the original sculptures crafted by renowned artist Masato Ohata, attend insightful developer talk sessions, and speak directly with the talented development team. We gained fascinating insights into KEMURI‘s behind-the-scenes development, deepening our appreciation for the creativity, passion, and dedication that went into the project. After everything we saw and experienced during our visit, we’re more excited than ever to see what the team at UNSEEN has in store for us!
One of the biggest highlights was getting hands-on experience with an early build of KEMURI, which was an absolute blast! We also learned more about the game’s fascinating concepts, unique world, and intricate lore, which deepened our appreciation for the project’s creativity and passion.
At the end of the event, UNSEEN Studio gave us special attendee gifts, including KEMURI Manga, exclusive merch, and swag.
KEMURI in-game screenshots:
KEMURI will launch on PC (Steam) and PlayStation 5 in 2027.
UNSEEN is a Tokyo-based, borderless game development studio founded by renowned Japanese video game artist and director Ikumi Nakamura. Bringing together talented creators from diverse cultures and backgrounds, the studio embraces different perspectives, artistic styles, and creative sensibilities to build unique and imaginative gaming experiences.
Nakamura has an impressive history in the video game industry, having contributed to acclaimed titles such as Okami, Bayonetta, The Evil Within, and Ghostwire: Tokyo. She gained international recognition after a memorable appearance at E3 2019, where her charismatic personality and infectious enthusiasm captured gamers’ hearts worldwide.
With UNSEEN, Nakamura has brought together an international team of passionate developers and artists, combining their creativity and experience to bring KEMURI’s mysterious, chaotic world to life.
I’m Jake Caprino, who is more commonly known by the online alias Swaps4. I’m a business owner based in Japan. I enjoy writing about anime, video games, and bits & pieces of Japanese culture.