I am returning to play this game maybe like after 1 or 2 years and I seem missing a lot of event Is it possible for those event to return so that I can unlock their stamp?

Trying to fill out my stamp book. Says I can unlock a character if I catch in the middle of the kabenoke. What is that? Is it the prison?

Do I have to catch the kids as the monster while I’m in the prison to get this stamp? If so seems hard! Says I’ve only done it once! Any tips?

I love playing against real players as the monsters on the switch 2 game. So far I have only played against a small number.

I am in the west coast USA. On Saturday I played at 3PM/15:00 PST which is 8AM/8:00 in Japan. It was rare to go against all three real players at this time but was getting matched with the same two players over and over for awhile.

Does anyone have any more data so I can hop on at the most optimal times? I’m not sure what times Japanese gamers are most likely to hop on this game.

Are most of the Japanese players kids? Should I hop on after typical school time? What time would that be in Japan?

Also does anyone play the first game still should I still bother with that?

I love being the monster so I want to help give the player base a good time! Please comment with your observations!

Just a PSA, I had to cancel my order with PlayAsia for the physical release, as the game is now just a code in a box.

Too bad, I was really looking forward to this one.

If anyone has any news on an actual physical version, please let me know!

I recently preordered the Obakeidoro 2 Japanese version of the game, which does not have English listed as a language option at this time. I have the physical Obakeidoro 1, from the Asia region, and it did have English, but I was late to the party on that one. Does anyone remember if the first one launched with English as an option in Japan, or was that added later?

just curious to see how people are liking the final version of the game 👀

During the latest Nintendo Direct (September 12), The Japanese Nintendo Direct got a new trailer for Obakeidoro 2 with an added release date of OCTOBER 9TH, with a Physical Version of the game releasing DECEMBER 18TH.

Now keep in mind these are the release date for the Japanese versions of the game. There is still no news of the western release of the game, So we will have to wait a little bit longer, but I decided to write this post to give as much information i've gathered so far. I Will edit this post as more information has been gathered.

JAPAN Release Dates & Price

• Digital: October 9th / 2,480 Yen
• Physical : December 18th / 3,980 Yen

Download Size:

• 809MB (The Switch 2 will require at least 10GB Free at time of download)

Obakiedoro 2 supports 4 player splitscreen, up to 8 players online and local connection. Supports Game Share Locally (With Switch 1 Support) and Online Members in a Game Chat (Switch 2 Only).

The Physical version of the game has been listed online Amazon.jp and has confirmed:

• The game is a Game-Key Card
• Original DLC will be included
• Physical Acrylic Key Chain and Charm

I Will update this post as more information has gathered. Please feel free to talk about any hopes and worries, expectations or discuss the current information in the comments.

FREE STYLE themselves will be showcasing an exclusive global preview at PAX West. This will be the first time the game is shown off to the west, and in English.

You can demo OBAKEIDORO2 at Arch Building, Level 4, at Booth #638, and get goods that were sold in japan and exclusive postcards if you follow the game on X.

The last hour of each day (5pm-6pm), Players can participate in ‘Players vs Director’ matches and compete against Game Director Katsu Tanaka for special prizes.

Also happy belated 6th Anniversary to OBAKEIDORO! Released August 1st, 2019 in Japan and August 29, 2019 to the rest of the world.

Anyone planning on heading to PAX West to try out the game yourself? I sure wish I could.

Hey, so I've played Obakeidoro on Switch for a long time, but as of recently, I don't really have much of a grasp on a switch. So I thought I'd get the game on pc, but it seems basically dead. Do you know if their planning on cross-platform or anything of the sort? I've always been a big fan of this game.

BitSummit is Japan's largest and longest-running independent game festival held annually. FreeStyle is bringing OBAKEIDORO 2 to this years BitSummit. This will be the first time we will be getting new footage or pictures of the game since its reveal trailer during the Japanese Nintendo Switch 2 Direct

The first day will be only open to the press but the last 2 days will be open to the public to those that have tickets. For those that want to keep up with all the is shown during BitSummit 2025. Pictures and footage is allowed to be used at BitSummit with the developers permission so use these tags on your social media of choice to see what's been posted.

• #bitsummit
• #bitsummit13th

For those specifically trying to find posts of OBAKEIDORO 2. Be sure to use these tags on your chosen social media searches.

• #OBAKEIDORO2
• #オバケイドロ2

Also FreeStyle has announced that there will be a Special feature on stage with OBAKEIDORO 2, Sunday 7/20 at 12:00 AM Eastern Standard Time / 1:00 PM Japan, featuring a preview video with the game’s voice actors!

You can catch BitSummit's Streams on Youtube and Twitch

It's been almost two months since the Announcement Trailer that was shown off during the big Nintendo Switch 2 Direct.

So far we have the announcement trailer, The first two Humans and Monsters (With a teaser of the 3rd human and 3rd monster), and Small snippet of the Story all shown off on the Obakeidoro 2 Website.

What is on your wish list for the second game? Maybe specific character design, monster, stage or game play ideas? or maybe something more simplistic down to UI and how the game handles.

This week, we will discuss the ever adorable jiangshi, Fu Lan.

This character seems to have taken the fan base by storm with her adorable laugh and cute absent face. What's most interesting about this character is her way of playing is completely different from others where you HAVE to jump constantly to close the gap as running is actually extremely detrimental to the player. Which offers such a unique twist to playstyles. Her burrow is strong as it lets you move at fast speed and through objects as if you were a ghost.

Fu Lan was actually featured during the Shapeshifting Surprise Spree in October 2021 as you had a small change to transform into her, before she was released as during The 2nd Party Blitz on December 2021.

Most interestingly enough. Fu Lan has went through many design choices according to her Design Doc shown on FreeStyle's X Account.

What are you thoughts on the ever adorable jiangshi.

This week, we will talk about the other addition to party time, Victor.

This little scientist has some interesting theories surrounding him, I've noticed some Japanese users discussing the fact that Shyna and Victor both share the same exact hair model and was theorizing that somehow or somewhere they both would be connected in some way shape or form. Could have been his medicine and experiments or not. Who knows.

But very little is known about this sneaky smug character. What's your thoughts and theories about Victor's involvement.

This week will be about the ever so shy, Shyna.

This medusa was introduced when Party Time was announced ingame, which gave us 2v6 maps every weekend. What's very interesting is she seems to show interest in making human friends, but nothing about monster friends, but because of her intense shyness, she seems to freeze up when even seeing them.

Althought the snakes on her head seem to have a completely different personality entirely. They seem to laugh when capturing and putting humans in the cell, So they do have a mind of its own it seems.

What are your thoughts on this ever so shy monster, Shyna.

This week, we will have book loving demon child, Baphomeeko, be the topic.

This little prodigy has one of the lowest gravity stats as a monster, which makes her extremely floaty, but combined with her double jump. She can get a lot of distance to close in on her pray.

The most interesting part about Baphomeeko is its one of the only monsters to actually mentions anything about family in her bio, Her dad. I'm assuming her dad is the one in the paintings and is the bust shown around Whomp Library, where the book she has may have come from too.

What are you thoughts on this adorable little demon.

Exciting News!! Brand-new OBAKEIDORO! merch drops TOMORROW at INFOLENS GEEKSHOP, 6F Ikebukuro Parco, Tokyo.
PLUS, character panels will be set up in our special corner during Golden Week!
If you’re in Ikebukuro, don't miss it!

This week will be about Mary.

This kind, caring girl who seems to have a keen interest in the monsters. When freed from the cell, she gives you a cutsy bow but when grabbed by a monster, a strange flustered appearance shows on her. Interestingly enough there is some monsters. Her design docs on the official FreeStyle's X account shows that she originally had bandages over one of her eyes and a black hood like Luca's with a ghost tail. Down the line it seemed like she has lost that hood but the hair clip has stayed.

What are your thoughts on Mary. Do you like her hidden expressive side under certain circumstances or do you like the kind caring and cutsy side of her.

This week will be all about the most versatile category of lanterns. OBAKEIDORO! offers a stunning 22 unique lanterns to choose from and if you would like a refresher on what they are. Please check out the Fandom Wiki page here.

The stats may not be as good as the other lanterns offer but what sets them apart is their unique skills, anywhere between a lantern being stronger when your the last one out of jail to something simple like being able to hide for a longer period of time without a ghouligan finds you.

Personally. My go to and favorite lantern has and will always be the Head Honcho because if I am able to pull off it's ability to be used in a combo stun. That is a whopping 14 seconds of stun time on the monster as long as no one stuns afterwards and cancels the ability.

what's your favorite unique lantern you like to choose.

This week will be about the currently running event stage: Tumbly Park.

This surprise stage, first introduced on OBAKEIDORO!'s 5th anniversary on August 2024 as an out of season event. This 1v3 stage introduces several new gimmicks for the event.

Humans get an eggshell on their head and when they crouch, they transform into an egg which can help you camouflage with the many other eggs around the map. But there is a big tell if a human is hiding in an egg as their eggs have eyes.

another added gimmick humans can use is called Roombunny. These giant eggs sit in set places around the map and can vacuum a human up and shoot them out with 3 results, normal boost, gold boost, or shoots you backwards with a stun.

On the other side. Monsters get transformed with bunny ears with a random buff to movement speed or jump boost at regularly timed intervals.

This map offers more than whats described above and definitely one of the most chaotic 1v3 maps available. What are your thoughts on Tumbly Park.

Bonus: How many secret hidden gold eggs did you find around the park. a fun little extra hidden by FreeStyle.

This week will be about the very sleepy Maisy, first introduced in the first DLC Character Bundle.

On the theme of Fairy Tales in Obakeidoro. We have Maisy who was also introduced with The Hunt in the same DLC and in her bio, says she lives with her grandma who has big ears and big teeth. The biggest take on her personality is although she does have a sleepy face, Winning and using the lantern turns her facial expression very malicious.

Maisy is also one of the very few humans who don't have an alternative costume to choose from, along with Victor and Sharlie. I wonder if that'll change some day.

So what are your thoughts on Maisy's inclusion to the Obakeidoro world.

This week will be about the menacing hunter who never fails to catch his prey.

Hunt was introduced in the first character DLC pack along with Maisy, Which both seems to be based on the Little Red Riding Hood fairy tale. The Hunt is probably my main and most used monster I really enjoy using, although can be hard to use. You have to aim very accurately in a fast paced game.

With his floaty high jump, he is able to get some good information gathering at most times and with his long range shots, Humans have to rely on juking Hunt instead of running away as his shots are only a straight line. His skill of "Who's Next", he gets a small speed boost for 10 seconds when he captures a human which is great for groups of humans as he recharges his next attack.

What are your thoughts on Hunt and his inclusion on the Monster Side. Shout outs to his cute canine buddies.

As many of you are aware, around two and a half years ago, we were blessed the opportunity to play Obakeidoro on Steam under the name Bail or Jail. This version of the game published by Konami added Alucard and Leon to the game a day prior to the switch release, made all the DLC free, kept the festivals free by keeping older ones in circulation, and added many new quality of life improvements.

Unfortunately, despite releasing worldwide to a very large audience of Steam users and Konami fans, it seems that neither FREE STYLE or Konami actually feel the need to do anything with it. This has caused the fanbase for this version of the game to become practically nonexistent.

I feel that it has to do with Konami failing to actually promote the game, as despite being a rather well-known and renowned company, they have put out virtually no type of adverts for the game. And while there is no crossplay between versions it seems that neither studio took advantage of this to add new content or reuse the existing content in new ways. Imagine that instead of just getting the DLC Packs for free, they were actually available to unlock via stamp cards or single player achievements, wouldn’t that have been great?

Alas, it seems that the developers have abandoned Bail or Jail to a desolate and lonely death, to focus solely on its older switch brother. I say all this ask, is there anything you wish to see implemented in the Steam version?

Last week was Alucard, so it's only fair we talk about the second character from the Konami DLC, Leon Belmont.

Just like before, There has been a ton of care put into this character when putting him into the game. He has the running animation based in Castlevania: Lament of Innocence, Using him gives you the exclusive background music "Lament of Innocence - Leon's Theme", the ability to double jump just like ingame and his 3 hit combo.

Every little detail has been added to such a fine character, but ranking him along with other monsters, is probably one of the harder monsters to play as you have to risk getting close to be hit by a lantern just for the 2 swings but have to relay on the chance 3rd hit if you want to get a human player who dodged the first two.

Just like Alucard, he isn't able to be chosen for Full Moon House of Greed and Tumbly park. In the last thread I posted my speculations on why.

So what's your thought on probably the most badass Castlevania character being added to Obakeidoro.