For the second consecutive year, Netmarble participated in Tokyo Game Show held at Makuhari Messe. Its main lineup features 'Shangri-La Frontier: The Seven Colossi', based on the Japanese novel and anime IP; 'Solo Leveling', a roguelite RPG based on the webtoon and anime; and the new original title targeting the Japanese market, 'Pearl in Blue'.
Unlike last year, which focused primarily on console demos, this year Netmarble mounted a focused mobile-centered push into Japan, the home of subculture and a powerhouse in anime and manga. Meanwhile, inherited elements that received acclaim last year made a comeback, catching eyes with life-sized statues recreating crucial scenes from each IP and booth staff going all out. Staff at the Shangri-La Frontier section greeted visitors dressed as Emul, while staff at the Solo Leveling booth cosplayed as Cha Hae-In, striking a chord with fans. Furthermore, for the newly revealed 'Pearl in Blue', four knights who accompany the protagonist rotated periodically next to the demo stations to host photo sessions with attendees, actively appealing the characters' charm.
After last year's TGS, Netmarble knocked on the Japanese market's door with the releases of The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin and Monster Taming: Star Dive this year. Here is a look in photos at the booth showing Netmarble's true dedication as it prepares its next series of hits.
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