Kikuni Masahiko no Jantoushi Dora-ou

About

Kikuni Masahiko no Jantoushi Dora-ou blends mahjong mechanics with over-the-top fantasy roleplay. Players navigate a single-player campaign where matches act as battles in a larger story. The game follows standard Japanese rules but adds absurd twists, characters can unleash chaotic special moves when their "cosmo" gauge fills. These range from instant wins to literal punchouts, balancing strategy with slapstick. The plot tasks you with rescuing a captured goddess, battling through zodiac-themed towers filled with eccentric opponents. The game stands out for its relentless humor and genre mashup. Its parody of popular shonen tropes like Saint Seiya feels surprisingly fresh even today. A password-based save system lets you track progress through the wild story beats. While mahjong purists might balk at the gimmicks, its cult following praises the creative chaos. Niche but bold, this 1993 title remains a quirky artifact of Japan’s SNES era.

Storyline

The player assumes the role of the titular Jantoushi Doraou, a master mahjong Saint who resides in Sanctuary and is committed to protecting the goddess Atenaide. Unfortunately, the villainous Mahjong warlock Jankou invades Sanctuary and seemingly kidnaps Atenaide! It's Doraou's duty to rescue her from the clutches of this fiend, and he sets off on a journey to gather the other Mahjong Saints and journey to Jankou's castle to rescue her. This journey winds through a number of towers with guardians based on the Chinese Zodiac; this is a direct parody of Saint Seiya, where the Gold Saints are based off of the Greco-Roman zodiac.