Makeruna! Makendou Z

About

Makeruna! Makendou Z is a role-playing game set in a high school where chaos erupts after a botched experiment opens a portal to the demon realm. Players control Hikari, Mai, and their cousin Saya, who wield magical kendo skills to battle supernatural threats. The game blends traditional schoolyard antics with demon-slaying action as the trio explores classrooms, labs, and hidden dimensions. Combat uses a turn-based system with kendo-themed attacks and elemental magic, while side quests involve solving minor student dilemmas between fights. The game stands out for its quirky tone and colorful character designs, balancing goofy dialogue with surprisingly detailed monster encounters. Its 1998 PC-FX release date places it in a niche era of Japanese RPGs, and while the story leans into over-the-top family dynamics, the fusion of school life and occult battles offers a distinct charm. Limited to single-player action but packed with environmental puzzles and hidden weapon upgrades, it appeals to fans of unconventional fantasy settings.

Storyline

The story takes place in a high school attended by two sisters, Hikari and Mai. Their cousin Saya just came back to Japan from the USA, where she was sent as an exchange student. Due to an unfortunate experiment, the gate to the demon world opens in the school. Using their magic kendo powers, the girls have to find portals to the demon world, defeat the demons, and restore peace in the school.