'Lilja and Natsuka: Painting Lies' Visual Novel Released on Steam by Frontwing, Bushiroad

“Lilja and Natsuka: Painting Lies” Visual Novel Released on Steam by Frontwing and Bushiroad

TOKYO - July, 2024 - Tokyo-based Frontwing and Bushiroad have released their latest visual novel “Lilja and Natsuka: Painting Lies.” The game is available on Steam with Japanese, English, and Simplified Chinese text options in both single and dual-language display modes, retailing at $22.99.

“Lilja and Natsuka: Painting Lies” is a fully voiced, highly polished kinetic novel depicting the tale of an ingenious painter, Lilja, and her ever energetic assistant, Natsuka, as they strive to paint the perfect picture for each of their troubled clients. It features a voice cast led by Tomoyo Takayanagi (Francette, “I Shall Survive Using Potions!”; Sarina, “Oshi no Ko”) and Yurie Igoma (Ruby, “Oshi no Ko”) as the titular duo and a script from Asou Ei (“euphoria”).

The game's opening theme, “The Stories of Tomorrow,” is sung by yanaginagi and comes paired with an opening video that introduces the majority of the cast alongside snippets of its beautiful artwork done by internationally renowned illustrator Kippu (“No-Rin” light novel illustrations). This video is currently available on the game's Steam store page as well as on Frontwing's Youtube channel.

The rest of the game's voice cast is composed of well-established anime voice actors including:
● Minami Tanaka (Lily Hoshikawa, “Zombieland Saga”; Mary Saotome, “Kakegurui”),
● Takako Tanaka (Hina, “Hinamatsuri”),
● Rumi Okubo (Chinatsu Yoshikawa, “Yuru Yuri”),
● Aoi Koga (Kaguya Shinomiya, “Kaguya-sama: Love is War”),
● Nene Hieda (Anna Nagumo, “Ippon again!”, Kamome Kushima, “Summer Pockets” visual novel),
● Sayuri Hara (Chiaki Oogaki, “Laid-Back Camp”; Mio Honda, “iDOLM@STER Cinderella Girls”),
● Mika Kanda (“Doraemon,” “Your Lie in April,” “Smile PreCure!”),
● Yoshino Aoyama (Hitori Gotou, “Bocchi the Rock!”), and
● Ikumi Hasegawa (Ikuyo Kita, “Bocchi the Rock!”; Ginka, “GINKA” visual novel)

Story
The world is illuminated by your light, and the flowers you hold give it color.

There's a rumor spreading quietly across the internet: "An anonymous painter will paint anything you request."

They do not want money or fame. Capricious and eccentric, the painter only accepts requests that pique their interest. Those lucky enough to meet this mysterious criteria will be chosen to meet with Lilja—a beautiful girl with long, fairy-like silver hair and eyes that shine like gemstones. Even though she is blind and wheelchair-bound, this does not hinder her genius.

"From this day forward, I'm going to become your new eyes and legs!"

Natsuka is her energetic live-in assistant. She acts as Lilja's eyes and legs, using her instinct and intuition to find the inspiration and information beyond what's necessary that Lilja seeks. "I don't know for sure, but I can feel it!"

Her words resound within Lilja and become the "light" that illuminates her world. The blue of reminiscence, the green of monsters, the red of martyrdom...

"My little dove has brought me an olive leaf! It's now my turn to take care of the rest." The results far exceed the clients' wildest dreams.

"The world seen through your eyes is much more beautiful than the world I used to see."

Tortured by their pasts, two girls walk into a new future in this story of loss and rebirth.

About Frontwing
Frontwing has been a developer of visual novels since April 1999. Starting with the release of their first title, “Canaria: Kono Omoi o Uta ni Nosete,” in August 2000, they have published a number of titles in the visual novel genre. From all-ages romances to hardcore adult material, as well as titles which utilize 3D computer graphics, their games cater to a diverse range of interests. Frontwing marked its first venture into the overseas market on May 29, 2015, with the English release of “The Fruit of Grisaia” on Steam. Since then, they have self-published other titles in the “Grisaia” series, the Corona Blossom series, Momoiro Closet, and more. Further localized titles are in the works, including simultaneous English releases of new upcoming Frontwing games.

About Bushiroad
Bushiroad Inc. is an IP Development company known for developing “Cardfight!! Vanguard,” “Future Card Buddyfight,” “Weiss Schwarz,” “BanG Dream!,” other card games, promotional items, and smartphone applications around the world.

Links
Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2840900/Lilja_and_Natsuka_Painting_Lies/
Official Website: https://lilja-natsuka.frontwing.co.jp/en/
Opening Video (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmF82PagdpI
Frontwing X: http://www.twitter.com/FrontwingINT
Frontwing Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/FrontwingINT

Copyright
©Frontwing ©bushiroad