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About

Makibishi Kikumaru’s quiet life unravels after his grandfather’s funeral when a gun-toting cat-earred warrior bursts in and his sister transforms into a tanuki-ninja. This visual novel blends chaotic action with slice-of-life oddities as you piece together a world where hidden demi-humans and Sengoku-era ninjas collide with everyday family drama. Choices shape interactions with eccentric allies like Touka, a sharpshooting feline bodyguard who claims you’re heir to a secret diplomatic lineage. Expect sudden shootouts, magical transformations, and a narrative that shifts from deadpan absurdity to life-or-death stakes. The game stands out for balancing goofy creature designs with a surprisingly grounded family saga. While the cast’s animal-themed antics provide comic relief, the story weaves in generational duty and clandestine conflicts. With over 20 branching paths reported in early builds, player decisions influence how the Saiga clan’s hidden history unfolds. Whirlpool’s signature mix of meow-driven chaos and ninja lore hooks fans of quirky indies, though the 15-hour runtime keeps it tight enough for casual playthroughs.

Storyline

Our hero, Makibishi Kikumaru, has spent his mostly plain days in the company of his tanuki-faced family members (younger sister and grandfather), but his grandfather’s sudden death causes a major shift in his daily life. A cat-earred woman in battle dress storms in on the funeral vigil and lets loose with a machine gun. His younger sister turns into a tanuki-earred ninja. What the heck is going on? The one that comes to our hero’s rescue is a mysterious and beautiful cat-earred woman. “My name is Touka. I am here to protect you, Lord Makibishi, no… Lord Saiga Kikumaru.” These are the words that Touka speaks to a bewildered Kikumaru. 1) There are people that exist in this country known as “demi-humans”, as well as people of other origins, unbeknownst to the rest of the population 2) These beings served as ninja during the Sengoku period, and still exist here and there across Japan today 3) You were born into the Saiga family, who act as intermediaries between this “underworld” and mainstream society. 4) And so you are already involved in the struggle. If you don’t get serious about it, you’ll end up dead. (This part is vital.) …So it seems. Things seem to be a little on the serious (?) side this time, as the curtains rise again on a new NEKO-NIN chapter. With our brand new outfits, we’re going meow meow our way into your heart.