# Hakuoki: Premium Edition > Otome visual novel set in Edo-era Japan with romance and historical drama. (iPhone/iPad app by IDEA FACTORY CO., LTD..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hakuoki-premium-edition/id965078377 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [IDEA FACTORY CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/330282531) - Category: Games, Adventure - Price: $29.99 - Rating: 4.40/5 from 62 App Store ratings · 75 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 17+ - Requires: iOS 10.0 · 670 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2015-04-21 - Data updated: 2026-08-21 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hakuoki-premium-edition/id965078377/reviews.md ## What is Hakuoki? “Hakuoki”- the otome game that has gained popularity not only in Japan but around the world, is now available in English! The whole story is fully voiced in Japanese by popular voice actors, and the beautiful illustrations have been perfectly ported from the PSP version! This work was the basis for the series' culmination, "Hakuoki Shinkai" which released in 2015. The "Hakuoki" series started in 2008, and until "Hakuoki Shinkai" released, fan disks and anime have been created based on this game. You can play the origin story of "Hakuoki" along with the additional scenario, the "Tea ceremony event ". ■Story It is the end of the Edo Era, and the 3rd year of the Bunkyu Era... The protagonist, Chizuru Yukimura, was raised in Edo and is daughter to a Rangaku scholar. Having lost contact with her father in Kyoto, Chizuru decides to visit him. There, Chizuru witnesses a Shinsengumi soldier killing a bloodthirsty monster. By strange happenstance, Chizuru finds herself connected to the Shinsengumi, and the assassins desperate to kill them. As time progresses, Chizuru will discover their terrible secret.... Tortured by their own thoughts, the men of the Shinsengumi wield their blades in defense of their faith and ideals, in an era torn apart by chaos. Hidden in the riots that defined the passing of the Edo period, a dark battle within the Shinsengumi begins: A battle that will never be recorded in the pages of history... ■Tea ceremony event In February 1867, Chizuru is asked to attend a tea party on Kondo’s behalf. She accepts to go accompanied by the Shinsengumi warriors. What’s hidden behind that sudden invitation? What awaits her...? Find out by spending some sweet time with your favorite character! *This scenario can be enjoyed by purchasing the "Tea ceremony event". It is recommended you play this scenario after completing the main story. [CAST] Toshizo Hijikata（CV:Shin-ichiro Miki）/Souji Okita（CV:Showtaro Morikubo）/Hajime Saito（CV:Kohsuke Toriumi）/Heisuke Toudou（CV:Hiroyuki Yoshino）/Sanosuke Harada（CV:Kouji Yusa）/Isami Kondou（CV:Toru Okawa）/Keisuke Sanan（CV:Nobuo Tobita）/Shinpachi Nagakura（CV:Tomohiro Tsuboi）/Kodo Yukimura（CV:Ryugo Saito）/Chikage Kazama（CV:Kenjiro Tsuda）/etc *Japanese Only. ＜Recommended devices＞ iOS 10.0 or higher *Please note that we do not support devices other than the recommended devices. Please note that we do not guarantee operation or provide refunds for use on unsupported OS/unsupported devices. *We recommend downloading the game over Wi-Fi. *Save data cannot be transferred after changing devices. ＜User Support＞ *User support is available only in Japanese. If you have any problems with the operation of the application, please check the "Frequently Asked Questions". Frequently Asked Questions https://www.ideaf.co.jp/support/q_a.html If your problem is not resolved after checking the FAQ, Please contact us using the mail form on the following page. ＜Contact us＞ https://www.ideaf.co.jp/support/us.html Please note that once the billing process has successfully completed at the store, the download to the compatible device is considered to be complete, and no refunds will be issued after that. ## Key features - Fully voiced Japanese audio - Beautiful illustrations - Origin story of the Hakuoki series - Additional 'Tea ceremony event' scenario - Historical Edo-era setting - Romance and drama elements ## What do users think of Hakuoki? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 😍 Beautiful artwork and CGs - 📖 Engaging and well-written stories - 🗣️ Excellent voice acting (Japanese) - 💯 Worth the price for content - 👍 Easy navigation and gameplay - 💖 Deep characters and historical depth - ⏳ Hours of playtime - ✨ Unique character routes - 🕹️ Good game mechanics - 🤩 Masterpiece otome game **Cons** - 💸 Pricey for a mobile game - 📉 Romance aspect sometimes secondary - 🤷‍♀️ Main character can feel useless - 💔 Some routes are short - 🚫 Missing content (e.g., character routes, CGs) **Commonly reported bugs** - Black screen after intro/credits - App crashes on startup - Game not working with latest iOS updates - Sound not working on iPad Pro - Unable to get certain CGs - App won't open after updates - Black screen after common route **Most requested features** - Kyoto Winds version for Mac - More content for certain characters (e.g., Chikage, Kazama) - Sannan's route - More Hakuoki games in English on iOS - Hakuoki SSL in English - More English otome games ## Recent user reviews (10 of 75) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hakuoki-premium-edition/id965078377/reviews.md ### 5/5 — I love this game *2022-01-16* It’s worth paying for! ### 2/5 — Premium Not Kyoto Winds *2021-02-06* I bought this version because I wanted to play more characters that weren’t available in the non premium version. I instead got the same characters and one bonus one. I really wanted to play the characters in Kyoto Winds version that I haven’t played yet and would of just payed for it at a higher price if available here. I don’t have a Playstation or PC to convert game just a Mac so for Mac users it would be nice if an app version of Kyoto winds was now available since it’s been a few years since it hit the market. I bet it would be a great seller! From, A Fan ### 3/5 — Needs updating!!! *2020-10-30* Edit : it is working now! I’ve been checking everyday! THANK U SO MUCH. ——— I bought this game with alot of excitement to play it but it is not working with me and keeps showing a black screen , i hope they update the game and fix the issue, 22$ are too much for a mobile game so i hope they fix it soon. ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work anymore *2020-10-26* I just downloaded it and was really excited to play, having just finished the show. Unfortunately, it is no longer compatible with IOS and will not load past the instruction screen. I hope to be contacted about a refund and that this gets resolved, it looks like this was a really fun game. Regardless, it should not still be available for purchase if it is no longer a compatible app. ### 3/5 — both games *2020-10-16* Alright so both of the games are having trouble launching. I mean it does launch but when I get into the app it just blacks out but plays the sound. It happens with of the premium games. ### 5/5 — I want a refund. The app doesn’t work at all. *2020-10-14* All I ever see is the instructions- then a sound plays and the screen goes black. I’ve tried deleting and redownloading and it’s too much trouble for me to care now. I would like to be contacted so that I can get a refund I couldn’t even play this. Very disappointed. ### 5/5 — App won’t open now *2020-10-04* App won’t open now and i don’t know why. Please help I love this game ### 5/5 — Bug *2020-10-02* Great app! I have been having trouble with it working ever since I’ve updated my phone to iOS 14 ### 1/5 — A RIP OFF *2020-09-25* I wish I could give it 0 stars. I should’ve read the recent comments (my mistake on my part) and it seems like this game has not been updated for a while. I can’t believe I spent $40 and I can’t get even get past the intro! I am going to request a refund because this is not right. It’s such a shame because it seemed like a wonderful game to play. ### 1/5 — Must buy *2020-08-18* Great story great visual and I have seen zero glitches it’s a little pricey but it definitely worth it ## Frequently asked questions about Hakuoki ### What is Hakuoki: Premium Edition about? Hakuoki: Premium Edition is an otome visual novel set in the late Edo period of Japan. Players follow the story of Chizuru Yukimura as she becomes involved with the Shinsengumi and uncovers their secrets. The game features a compelling narrative, romance elements, and historical drama. ### What are the key features of this game? The game boasts fully voiced Japanese audio by popular voice actors, beautiful illustrations ported from the PSP version, and the origin story of the acclaimed Hakuoki series. It also includes an additional 'Tea ceremony event' scenario for players to enjoy. ### How much does Hakuoki: Premium Edition cost? This application is a paid app. The 'Tea ceremony event' scenario is available as an additional purchase within the app. Specific pricing details can be found on the app store listing. ### What devices is Hakuoki: Premium Edition compatible with? The game is recommended for devices running iOS 10.0 or higher. Operation is not guaranteed on devices or operating systems other than those recommended, and refunds are not provided for use on unsupported platforms. ### What are common use cases for this app? This app is ideal for users looking to experience a captivating story with romantic and historical elements. It's perfect for fans of visual novels and otome games who enjoy immersive narratives, character development, and Japanese voice acting. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.5.0 — 2026-08-21 ・Bug fixes for iOS 26.4 ・Font updates ### 1.4.9 — 2025-02-13 Bug Fixes ### 1.4.7 — 2023-12-15 ・Updates to the logo movies ### 1.4.6 — 2023-11-16 ・Support for iOS17 ・Engine version update ・OS requirement changed to iOS 10.0 or later ### 1.4.5 — 2023-04-12 Minor Bug Fixes ## Apps similar to Hakuoki | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Ikemen Villains Otome Game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ikemen-villains-otome-game/id6470261390) | 4.6 (417) | Free | Games | | [Samurai Love Ballad: PARTY](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/samurai-love-ballad-party/id1058354618) | 4.8 (2,084) | Free | Games | | [Court of Darkness](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/court-of-darkness/id1528296539) | 4.7 (2,530) | Free | Games | | [IkemenSengoku Otome Anime Game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ikemensengoku-otome-anime-game/id1227661051) | 4.3 (1,763) | Free | Games | | [Ikemen Prince Otome Game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ikemen-prince-otome-game/id1575181471) | 4.5 (568) | Free | Games | | [Moonlight Ascension - Werewolf](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moonlight-ascension-werewolf/id6450210233) | 4.8 (938) | Free | Games | ## More apps by IDEA FACTORY CO., LTD. - [アムネシア](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id587280480) - [アムネシア 豪華版](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id587281408) - [アムネシア レイター](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id719854308) - [アムネシア レイター 豪華版](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id719859908) - [薄桜鬼](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id747794939) - [薄桜鬼 豪華版](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id747827892) All apps by IDEA FACTORY CO., LTD.: https://appshunter.io/developer/330282531 ## Related topics [hakuoki](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/hakuoki) · [hajimefuimoto](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/hajimefuimoto) · [mizuho sakakibara](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/mizuho-sakakibara) · [harunobu satakuni](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/harunobu-satakuni) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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