Touken Ranbu ONLINE Launches 'Counter-Hyakki Yagyō Interception Operation,' Trending on Social Media

A new event, the 'Counter-Hyakki Yagyō Interception Operation,' began today, August 12 (Tuesday), in the sword-raising simulation game 'Touken Ranbu ONLINE.' The event has generated significant excitement, with related terms trending on social media.

This event tasks Saniwa (sages) with leading their Touken Danshi (sword warriors) to repel advancing enemy groups, and it's considered a major summer event that many players have eagerly awaited. The game's developers have also released an event introduction video, giving a glimpse into its large scale. While players express their enthusiasm with comments like "Alright! I'm joining the 'Counter-Hyakki Yagyō Interception Operation' now!!!" and "It's like being a night watchman at a pizza place...", others are already reporting progress, such as "Finally reached 73% on the high difficulty level!"

As an event reward, the acquisition of the new Touken Danshi 'Dōjikiri Yasutsuna: Fallen' is drawing significant attention, though it's currently unavailable and expected to be added to the rewards as the story progresses. Furthermore, it has been announced that "the intercept points obtainable will vary with progress," leading to some comments like "I think they could give us more points" and "the intercept points are really stingy," but there is anticipation for future point increases. On the other hand, the event is also highly praised as an excellent place for leveling up, with players saying "the experience points are so good I don't know when to stop," leading many Saniwa to actively participate.

In conjunction with the event, a 'Counter-Hyakki Yagyō Interception Operation X Campaign' is also being held, offering DMM points, original merchandise, and wallpapers through a lottery. This event also strengthens bonds between players, as it features a 'Support Comment List' function, which has been well-received with comments like "I really love that we can support each other like this."

The 'Counter-Hyakki Yagyō Interception Operation' briefly topped Yahoo! Trend Watch, indicating its very high level of attention. The Saniwa's intense battles have only just begun.

The context

'Touken Ranbu ONLINE' is a popular free-to-play online browser game, also available on mobile devices, developed by Nitroplus and DMM Games. In the game, players assume the role of a 'Saniwa,' who can bring historical Japanese swords to life as 'Touken Danshi' (literally 'Sword Men'). These anthropomorphic swords fight against enemies that seek to alter history. The event name 'Hyakki Yagyō' (百鬼夜行) refers to the 'Night Parade of One Hundred Demons,' a concept from Japanese folklore where a parade of supernatural beings occurs. DMM Points are a digital currency used on the DMM.com platform, a major Japanese e-commerce and entertainment website.

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