Rakugaki Showtime

About

Rakugaki Showtime is a chaotic 2v2 fighter with a sketchy charm. You and a partner take control of colorful characters armed with crayons, markers, and other doodled weapons to whack opponents. The action leans into slapstick humor with exaggerated moves and environmental hazards. Each match feels like a scribbled comic strip come to life. The game mixes one-on-one duels with team clashes across multiple settings. Single player modes include story battles and challenges while split-screen lets friends brawl locally. The game stands out for its quirky art style and surprisingly deep mechanics. A roster of five playable characters each with distinct abilities adds replay value. Community reviews highlight the balance between accessibility and strategic depth making it easy to pick up but harder to master. Though overlooked by some the game has earned a cult following for its creative physics and lighthearted approach to fighting. Its 1999 release on PlayStation remains a nostalgic pick for fans of offbeat combat.

Storyline

Welcome to the world of Rakugaki. An imaginary game world, created entirely by the pencil drawings of the "God Hand". The characters who inhabit this world were created by the God Hand in the same way... Yukiwo, Sasami, Pitanand Tsubohachi; the four members of the "Heroes Team", and Daddy; who commands the mysterious enemy character army. Called the "Heroes and Enemies", they are all controlled by their master, and follow their predetermined (created?) fate. Today a battle to the end unfolds...