The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy Dev Teases Possible Anime Adaptation

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy was released less than a month ago, but it has seen a very positive reception from players who have decided to try it. The game stands out because of its incredibly unique premise, which combines visual novel and strategy role-playing. The developers decided to allow for there to be 100 different possible endings depending on the decisions players make within the game. This has also made the game incredibly complex in terms of script, so much so, in fact, that certain countries refused to even attempt to localize it.

As reported by Games Radar at the time, “The Hundred Line’s script is big enough to fill around 60 paperback novels. The first draft allegedly came in at around five million characters, then bloated to six million characters before translators asked Kodaka to trim it down. Kodaka says he did just that, but as new ideas kept popping up, the final script eventually became even longer.”

Co-creator Kazutaka Kodaka shared his thoughts on social media. “This is why many countries declined to localize the game, why you don’t need to clear every single route, and why I hope you’ll take your time and enjoy it slowly over a long period. No matter when you play, it will offer a different flavor of storytelling.” He continued in a separate post, “Well, it’s an unprecedented story structure, so you can enjoy it however you like, but my assumption, or rather, my recommendation is… Don’t force yourself to do everything. If you feel ‘this isn’t right’ partway through, redo your choices and find a goal you’re satisfied.”

This approach has led the game to receive a very positive rating on Steam, and fans have been talking about such a unique approach to gaming and storytelling, something that the gaming world needs more of.

Kazutaka Kodaka Reveals Hopes For the Future of The Hundred Line

The success of The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy has driven the development team to start thinking about the future. The unique twist is something that really appealed to creative developer Kodaka. “Making games costs a lot of money, so it’s understandable that we don’t see as many of those strange, quirky games like we used to. But I believe there’s still a need for unique games that fall somewhere between indie and big-budget titles. That’s why I want to do everything I can to create those kinds of games. Well… I guess that’s just my excuse for not being able to work on AAA games.”

Given the fan response to the game, Kodaka is probably right. Players will need to spread the word, though, because sales could impact the future of the franchise, as it did with the previous game, Danganronpa. “If the game sells well, we’ll definitely turn it into an anime,” says the lead. “To make that happen, I’m doing everything I can to bring more players to Hundred Line! If you think the game is interesting, please recommend it to the people around you!”

The fact that the game is so deep with so many storylines, and already set as a visual novel, makes it ideal for an anime adaptation. Hopefully, the game continues to do well and ultimately sell, so this idea can come to fruition. For those who have not tried this unique tactical gem, The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy is available on Nintendo Switch and PC.