Touken Ranbu ONLINE's New Sword Boy 'Kurikara Gou' Nears Release, Sparks Player Frenzy

Anticipation is soaring among Saniwa (players) of the popular sword-personification simulation game "Touken Ranbu ONLINE," as the implementation of a new Touken Danshi, "Kurikara Gou," appears to be just around the corner, generating significant buzz on social media.

Many users expect "Kurikara Gou" to be introduced during the "Secret Village of Treasures" event, which is widely predicted to take place in September. This is because the "Secret Village of Treasures" event has frequently featured "Gou" series Touken Danshi as rewards in the past, earning it the affectionate nickname "Gou's Village" among Saniwa. On Twitter (X), numerous posts such as "Kurikara Gou finally coming!?", "Is it Kurikara Gou this time?", and "Since it's Secret Village of Treasures, is it Kurikara Gou?" are fueling the excitement.

Various speculations are also circulating regarding the character's design. Discussions point to him potentially being a tantō (short sword) and the possibility of Shinya Tsuchiya as his voice actor (inferred from existing information). Comments like "Definitely cute!" and "I want to see him being adored by everyone" express high expectations. Furthermore, posts hinting at new voice lines for the existing Touken Danshi "Inaba" have also been observed, drawing attention to potential connections.

In terms of event schedules, in addition to the "Secret Village of Treasures," a blacksmithing campaign for "Sonenaga Kanemoto," the implementation of "Rambu Level 10," and the "Osaka Castle" event are also on the horizon. September is shaping up to be a busy month for Saniwa. As the "Secret Village of Treasures" event typically requires a large amount of Koban (in-game currency), posts encouraging preparation, such as "55,000 Koban needed!" and "Time to stock up on materials!", are frequently seen, indicating that Saniwa are already diligently preparing.

With the impending arrival of a new Touken Danshi, Saniwa's excitement and preparations have reached a fever pitch. Official announcements from the developers are eagerly awaited.

The context

"Touken Ranbu ONLINE" is a highly popular free-to-play browser-based and mobile card collecting and training simulation game, developed by Nitroplus and DMM Games. Players, known as "Saniwa," take on the role of a sage who can animate legendary swords, transforming them into "Touken Danshi" (sword boys). These handsome, anthropomorphic characters are based on famous historical Japanese swords and are sent on missions to protect history from revisionists.

The "Gou" series of Touken Danshi refers to characters based on swords crafted by the renowned swordsmith Gou Yoshihiro. Due to the rarity and unique lore surrounding these swords, their appearance in the game is always a highly anticipated event. The "Secret Village of Treasures" (秘宝の里, Hihou no Sato) is a recurring in-game event where players collect "treasure balls" to unlock rewards, often including new or rare Touken Danshi. It is particularly known for featuring "Gou" swords, hence the players' nickname "Gou's Village" (江の里, Gou no Sato).

"Koban" (小判) is a crucial in-game currency used for various purposes, including event participation, crafting, and upgrading, making its accumulation a key part of player strategy, especially for major events like "Secret Village of Treasures."