{"rewrite":{"id":"r_52599b041ea702d3c8ba5045","clusterId":"c_d7bbaf0917a321c2401ee1d1","slug":"ba-ku-announces-new-game-hyakubyaku-directed-by-renya-setoguchi","model":"deepseek-v4-flash:free","headline":"BA-KU Announces New Game Hyakubyaku, Directed by Renya Setoguchi","summary":"BA-KU, the brand behind Hira Hira Hihiru and BLACK SHEEP TOWN, announced development of its new title Hyakubyaku (Hyaku Byaku). Renya Setoguchi directs and writes the scenario, with Karin Kanzaki on character design and Hideyuki Babai on music. The game is planned for Steam, with a store page in preparation. A teaser flyer is available at Seven-Eleven network printers until September 3.","whyItMatters":"This is BA-KU's second self-published title since BLACK SHEEP TOWN, and it reunites the Hira Hira Hihiru writer with a new team, signaling the brand's continued independent output beyond its Aniplex-published work.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eBA-KU announced its next game, Hyakubyaku (Hyaku Byaku), on August 6. The brand, known for Hira Hira Hihiru and BLACK SHEEP TOWN, is self-publishing this one, its second title since BLACK SHEEP TOWN.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRenya Setoguchi, who planned and wrote Hira Hira Hihiru, returns as director and scenario writer. Karin Kanzaki handles character design, and Hideyuki Babai composes the music. The game is planned for release on Steam, and the store page is being prepared.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA teaser flyer is available now at Seven-Eleven network printers with number KM6Z5RY7 until September 3. The same flyer is being handed out at Karin Kanzaki\u0026#39;s booth at Creative Expo Taiwan. BA-KU says future details will come through its official X account.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"BA-KU, the studio behind Hira Hira Hihiru, announced its next game Hyakubyaku. Renya Setoguchi directs and writes, with Karin Kanzaki on art and Hideyuki Babai on music. Steam release planned; store page in prep. Teaser flyer at Seven-Eleven printers until Sept 3.","twitterPost":"BA-KU announces new game Hyakubyaku. Renya Setoguchi directs and writes, Karin Kanzaki does character design, Hideyuki Babai composes. Steam release planned, store page in prep. Teaser flyer at Seven-Eleven printers until Sept 3.","threadsPost":null,"newsletterBlurb":"BA-KU, the brand behind Hira Hira Hihiru, has announced its next game, Hyakubyaku. Renya Setoguchi returns as director and writer, with Karin Kanzaki on character design and Hideyuki Babai on music. The game is planned for Steam, and a teaser flyer is available at Seven-Eleven printers until September 3.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"Denfaminicogamer\",\"url\":\"https://news.denfaminicogamer.jp/news/2608062k\",\"title\":\"BA-KU, Known for 'Hira Hira Hihiru', Announces Development of New Work 'Hyakubyaku (Hyaku Byaku)'; Directed and Written by Renya Setoguchi, Planned for Release on Steam, Store Page Currently in Preparation\"}]","lintFlagsJson":null,"lintHits":0,"costUsd":0,"inputTokens":4390,"outputTokens":744,"status":"published","repairAttempts":0,"nextRepairAt":null,"factsAttemptedAt":1786170593,"createdAt":"2026-08-08T06:21:44.000Z","publishedAt":"2026-08-08T06:26:44.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-08-08T06:21:44.000Z"},"cluster":{"id":"c_d7bbaf0917a321c2401ee1d1","canonicalTitle":"『ヒラヒラヒヒル』のBA-KUが新作『百白（ヒャクビャク）』 開発を発表。ディレクター・シナリオは瀬戸口廉也氏が務める。Steamでの販売を予定しており、現在ストアページを準備中","representativeArticleId":"a_d146e37c2dae170a7c4b71a0","sourceCount":1,"writtenSourceCount":1,"writeAttempts":0,"isSolo":true,"entitiesJson":"{\"anime_titles\":[],\"manga_titles\":[],\"work_titles\":[\"Hyakubyaku\"],\"studios\":[\"BA-KU\"],\"people\":[\"Ren'ya Setoguchi\"],\"type\":\"announcement\",\"domain\":\"games\",\"is_roundup\":false}","contentType":"news","status":"published","firstSeenAt":"2026-08-06T05:04:57.000Z","lastSeenAt":"2026-08-06T05:04:57.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-08-08T06:26:44.000Z"},"attribution":[{"source":"Denfaminicogamer","url":"https://news.denfaminicogamer.jp/news/2608062k","title":"『ヒラヒラヒヒル』のBA-KUが新作『百白（ヒャクビャク）』 開発を発表。ディレクター・シナリオは瀬戸口廉也氏が務める。Steamでの販売を予定しており、現在ストアページを準備中"}],"entities":{"anime_titles":[],"manga_titles":[],"work_titles":["Hyakubyaku"],"studios":["BA-KU"],"people":["Ren'ya Setoguchi"],"type":"announcement","domain":"games","is_roundup":false},"keyFacts":null}