GINKA
The form and generation of GINKA
In the hidden world, people present themselves through the forms and wishes that flow into it. The form Ginka created herself was brought back to reality by the meteor, becoming the medium through which she manifested in NEXT.
The island where the spirit rests
The island where Ginka made a wish to the gods as a child, and also the place where Ryusei in NEXT, temporary Staff Yangkui, and Karen go to lift the curse.
The hidden Hime-no-shima
The first stage is the island of dreams seen during Meteor's five-year resurrection; After Ginka disappeared, he returned to reality.
GINKA
"GINKA" is a visual novel produced by Frontwing. Five years ago, Ginka Shinomiya disappeared on the night of the summer festival; After Ryusei Aoha left Himeshima to study, she returned to her hometown during summer vacation, only to find that no one on the island knew her whereabouts. Just as he was about to leave, Yinhua reappeared as a child, unable to remember her own name but still remembering Ryusei. The work begins with a summer vacation on the island and a reunion with childhood friends, gradually investigating the mysteries of disappearance and time stopping.
Lord Ebisu (GINKA)
The god to whom the islanders entrust their wishes. Her unfulfilled wish gradually turned into a curse that corroded the islanders. Ginka once exchanged her love for his heart to save Ryusei.
Ginka（GINKA）
The amnesiac girl Ryusei saw after returning to the island still looked at the age five years before Yinhua disappeared. Although he doesn't remember his own name, he remembers Ryusei and feels close to him.
Ginka
The big cat patrolling the island only retaliates when provoked, does not attack others, and is very tolerant of Sunflower that entangles it. The actor has not been publicly disclosed.
Soji Nanamori (GINKA)
Meteor's peer and competitor, from a family that has worked as local councilors for generations. He hopes to become a councilor, care about the island's population loss, and work hard to devise revitalization measures.
Mysterious Girl (GINKA)
A silver-haired girl wearing an unfamiliar school uniform and a long sword at her waist, her appearance and mannerisms resemble the grown-up Yinhua. The public profile page does not disclose identities or actors.
Araki Kana (GINKA)
An elementary school teacher on the island, once Ryuusei's homeroom teacher, and an adult he trusted as a child. Steady and reliable, she also teaches children self-defense skills in PE class.
Rin Suzushiro (GINKA)
A farm girl two years older than Ryusei, she invited him to join the island's children's circle when she was young. She is skilled at sports and takes good care of her family.
Flower (GINKA)
The first-generation shrine maiden, who was offered as a sacrifice when the gods arrived on the island. She was born into a poor family and took pride in her black hair.
GINKA
Previous generation position, skilled in swordsmanship. After being cursed, he severed the curse with his sword, making it difficult to clearly distinguish between the present world and the otherworld.
Ryusei Aoba (GINKA)
She lived on Hime-no-shima as a child and moved away after Ginka disappeared. In the past, she played pranks because she struggled to fit in, but after returning to the island and meeting Ginka, she faces stagnation again.
Himari Umino (GINKA)
The daughter of a local fisherman, currently in middle school, hopes to attend high school in a big city. As a child, he often played with Meteor and still affectionately calls him Brother Aliu.
NEXT
The second part, set one year after Ryusei returns from the Hidden World, revolves around Ginka's curse, her mother Karen's rescue mission, and the revival of the festival.
GINKA Special Edition Soundtrack CD (2024)
On September 19, 2024, the PC and Nintendo Switch special editions bundled the original soundtrack, including the full length of 'Star Trail' and 'Yume no Ukihashi' and the game BGM.