Chou Aniki

About

Chou Aniki throws you into a neon-soaked shooter where muscle-bound warriors clash with a tyrannical bodybuilding despot. Choose between twin siblings Idaten and Benten, each armed with a rapid-fire buster, as you storm Botei’s factory-laden planets. The gameplay leans into frantic arcade action, with simple yet responsive controls that emphasize dodging, blasting, and surviving waves of goofy, robotized enemies. Boss fights are the highlight, featuring absurdly proportioned foes that demand precise timing and power-up management. What sets Chou Aniki apart is its relentless sense of humor and over-the-top premise. Botei’s quest for protein supremacy, via planetary enslavement, gives the game a quirky charm rarely seen in shoot-’em-ups. While the graphics and sound are dated by modern standards, the core loop of chaotic shooting and escalating boss battles holds up for fans of retro arcade vibes. With its cult following and inclusion on multiple modern platforms, it’s a niche title that delivers pure, unapologetic fun without pretense.

Storyline

Botei, the unbeatable champion of the Intergalactic Bodybuilding Contest, have run dry on his protein supplies, so he decides to enslave various planets to set up factories of protein for his own use. In order to stop him, the Heavens send out his two champions, Idaten and Benten, who now must face Botei's Builder Army.