The Hundred Line: Last Defence Academy Release Date and Switch Demo Details Revealed

The Hundred Line: Last Defence Academy, an ambitious new title from Aniplex and Too Kyoo Games, is set to make its debut on the Nintendo Switch and PC on April 24, 2025.

This highly anticipated tactical RPG, infused with visual novel elements, brings together the acclaimed talents of Kazutaka Kodaka (Danganronpa series) and Kotaro Uchikoshi (Zero Escape creator), marking a significant collaboration between two of the industry's narrative heavyweights. First unveiled during a Nintendo Direct showcase in June 2024, The Hundred Line: Last Defence Academy immediately attracted attention for its unique blend of strategy gameplay and story-driven mechanics.

With the Nintendo Switch continuing to be a favored platform for narrative-driven and tactical RPG experiences, the title’s upcoming release is generating considerable excitement among genre fans and Nintendo enthusiasts alike. To give players a comprehensive look at the game ahead of launch, a special prologue demo for The Hundred Line: Last Defence Academy is now available on Steam for PC users, with an imminent release planned for the Nintendo Switch via the eShop.

According to reporting by Gematsu, this playable demo covers the prologue through the seventh day of the game’s 100-day storyline.

Importantly, players will be able to carry over their save data from the demo to the full version of the game upon its release, ensuring a seamless transition and rewarding early engagement. In addition, digital pre-orders for The Hundred Line: Last Defence Academy will feature an exclusive bonus — an original tie-in novel titled “The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy – Former Lives of the SDU: File 03 – Hiruko Shizuhara’s First Battle.” This companion piece, under the supervision of scenario writer Kazutaka Kodaka, promises to provide fans with deeper insight into the game’s world and characters, further extending the narrative experience. Set in a mysterious, colossal school isolated by supernatural flames, The Hundred Line: Last Defence Academy follows protagonist Takumi and 14 other students as they are drafted into the Special Defense Unit.

These initiated students wield Hemoanima, a mutated blood power granting them unique abilities to defend against grotesque school invaders over the course of 100 harrowing days.

The story promises a gripping blend of high-stakes tactical battles, ethical dilemmas, and Kodaka’s signature narrative twists. The release of a playable demo ahead of launch underscores the developers’ commitment to engaging the community and building anticipation for the Nintendo Switch version.

With the inclusion of a save transfer feature and a digital pre-order bonus, Aniplex and Too Kyoo Games are ensuring a robust and rewarding launch for one of 2025’s most watched tactical RPGs. Fans eager to try The Hundred Line: Last Defence Academy on Nintendo Switch are encouraged to keep an eye on the eShop for the demo’s official release and to take advantage of pre-order incentives to enrich their experience when the full game arrives this April.

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