---
title: "Aka ya Akashi ya Ayakashi no"
description: "On the outskirts of Utsuwa City is a shrine, where a boy named Yue was born and raised. One day, led by his childhood friend Kurogitsune, he goes to play at the"
image: "https://t.vndb.org/cv/99/82699.jpg"
---

# Aka ya Akashi ya Ayakashi no

![Aka ya Akashi ya Ayakashi no](https://t.vndb.org/cv/99/82699.jpg)

**Alternative Title:** あかやあかしやあやかしの

**Aliases:** AkaAka, AAA

**Developer:** HaccaWorks*

**Release date:** May 3, 2011

**Platform:** Windows, PSP, Switch, Website

**Language:** English, Japanese, Russian, Chinese (simplified), Chinese (traditional)

**Rating:** 7.8/10 (151 votes)

## Description
On the outskirts of Utsuwa City is a shrine, where a boy named Yue was born and raised. One day, led by his childhood friend Kurogitsune, he goes to play at the big winter festival. Brilliantly lit paper lanterns, noisy human figures. Seeing the outside world for the first time in his life, Yue comes across two mysterious boys. When he returns to the mountain he informs the shrine mistress Mikoto of what happened, and she tells to prepare for "The Meal."

[From [rikoren website](http://rikoren.dreamwidth.org/73421.html#cutid1)]

## Characters
### Yue (由)
The protagonist is a carefree young man, living life at his own pace.  Having never left the temple he was born and raised in, Yue’s norm is filled with the supernatural, such as shape-shifting fox spirits and talking, flying fish.  He is often tired and notorious for sleeping while standing and even passing out in random places.  However, he’s troubled by dreams filled with red camellia.  Yue always carries a fox mask which was supposedly given to him by Kurogitsune.

- **Gender:** Male
- **Measurements:** Height: 174cm
- **Hair:** White, Short, Straight
- **Body:** Teen, Slim, Pale
- **Clothes:** Trousers, Mask, Scarf, Shirt, Sandals
- **Eyes:** Amber
- **Personality:** Ore, Carefree, Friendly, Honest, Mysterious, Curious, Sleepyhead
- **Subject of:** Confinement, Weakness, Shared Body
- **Role:** Non-human, Younger Brother, Half-brother
- **Voiced by:** Tachibana Shinnosuke

### Kurogitsune (黒狐)
Kurogitsune (literally “black fox”) is a feisty and excitable fox spirit usually found in the company of Yue.  He can take either a fox or human form, although he retains his ears and tail.  As a resident of the temple, Kurogitsune’s role is to protect Yue.  He clearly knows something about Yue’s past, but casually deflects any questions.  Unlike Yue, Kurogitsune occasionally descends from the mountain into town alone.  However, he is not fond of humans, only their food.

- **Gender:** Male
- **Alias:** Kokko
- **Measurements:** Height: 158cm
- **Hair:** Violet, Ponytail, Long, Straight
- **Body:** Teen, Slim, Pale, Kemonomimi, Younger Appearance, Furry Tail
- **Eyes:** Green, Slit Pupils
- **Clothes:** Hakama, Eyepatch, Ceremonial Japanese Clothing
- **Personality:** Tsundere, Ore, Outgoing, Protective, Loyal, Emotional, Loud, Ore-sama, Opposite Gender Voiced
- **Role:** Friend, Youkai, Fox
- **Engages in:** Shapeshifting
- **Voiced by:** Shindou Kei

### Sagano (嵯峨野)
A mysterious man with elaborate facial markings who casually dons what appears to be a bloody fox tail muffler. Sagano seemingly knows a good deal about both Yue’s identity and the source of Yue’s troubled dreams, but he discloses no information. Sagano is often seen with a cold smirk on his face. Kurogitsune notes that the only time Sagano doesn’t appear dangerous or threatening is when he's eating.
[spoiler]His real name is Tsubaki Akashi.[/spoiler]

- **Gender:** Male
- **Measurements:** Height: 181cm
- **Hair:** Short, Green, Eye Covering
- **Body:** Slim, Pale, Mole, Magic Tattoo
- **Engages in:** Fighting
- **Eyes:** Red
- **Clothes:** Hood, Scarf, Boots
- **Personality:** Ore, Food Lover, Mysterious
- **Role:** Non-human, Antagonist
- **Voiced by:** Toriumi Kousuke

### Toochika Akiyoshi (遠近 秋良)
Akiyoshi is a high school boy who is sensitive to the supernatural.   Thus, he fancies himself as a protector of the town.  In reality, Akiyoshi is an awkward boy who wears a mask to curb his allergies.  Believing he senses a fox spirit inside of Yue, Akiyoshi is wary, yet still drawn to him.  To Yue, Akiyoshi appears as a distinguishable human being, meaning they share a special fate…

- **Gender:** Male
- **Measurements:** Height: 178cm
- **Hair:** Short, Straight, Green
- **Body:** Teen, Slim, Pale
- **Clothes:** School Uniform, Coat, Glasses, Mask, Scarf
- **Personality:** Tsundere, Ore, Shy, Strict, Distrustful, Stubborn, Strange, Serious
- **Role:** Son, High School Student, Unpopular, Onzoushi
- **Subject of:** Illness
- **Eyes:** Pink
- **Voiced by:** Sakurai Takahiro

### Tsubaki Tougo (椿 灯吾)
Tsubaki is a high school boy who hates the red flowers he was named after. He lives with his dad and his younger sister Hina in a house surrounded by camellia. At the winter festival, Tsubaki stood out from all the faceless people and caught Yue’s interest. Both Tsubaki and Kurogitsune seemed nervous about this encounter, but Tsubaki quickly recollected himself. Aloof to a fault, Tsubaki keeps everyone at a comfortable distance. Sagano offhandedly commented that Tsubaki is a liar, even to himself.

- **Gender:** Male
- **Measurements:** Height: 174cm
- **Hair:** Blond, Short, Straight
- **Body:** Teen, Slim, Pale
- **Clothes:** School Uniform, Scarf, Headphones
- **Engages in:** Cooking
- **Eyes:** Blue
- **Personality:** Ore, Mature
- **Role:** Son, Non-blood-related Brother, Classmate, High School Student, Older Brother, Half-brother
- **Voiced by:** Mizushima Takahiro

### Abe (足部)
- **Gender:** Male
- **Hair:** Violet, Wavy, Short
- **Body:** Slim, Pale, Young-adult, Younger Appearance, Four-Armed
- **Eyes:** Amber
- **Personality:** Boku
- **Role:** Youkai
- **Clothes:** Haori
- **Voiced by:** Ishida Akira

### Kagetsu (架月)
He and Mashiro serve Mikoto. Both of them are responsibles for cleaning the town.

- **Gender:** Male
- **Hair:** Short, Straight, Grey, Blunt Bangs
- **Body:** Slim, Pale, Young-adult, Younger Appearance
- **Engages in:** Fighting
- **Eyes:** Violet
- **Clothes:** Glasses, Hood
- **Personality:** Reserved
- **Items:** Umbrella
- **Role:** Youkai
- **Voiced by:** Eguchi Takuya

### Mashiro (眞白)
He and Kagetsu serve Mikoto. Both of them are responsibles for cleaning the town.

- **Gender:** Male
- **Hair:** Blond, Short, Straight
- **Body:** Slim, Pale, Young-adult, Younger Appearance
- **Clothes:** Uniform, Hat
- **Engages in:** Fighting
- **Eyes:** Violet
- **Personality:** Outgoing, Friendly
- **Role:** Friend, Youkai
- **Items:** Umbrella
- **Voiced by:** Ono Yuuki

### Mikoto-no-Nushi (ミコトの主)
The god of the temple. Although she looks like a young girl, Mikoto is an old, powerful spirit. She has 8 tails visible, one short of being a nine-tailed fox spirit. Mikoto’s orders are absolute to the temple residents. However, she dotes on Yue. When she learned Yue found people of interest after he snuck to town, Mikoto retracted her ban. Her new orders are for Yue to become close to those people, ominously stating they are a necessity to Yue.

- **Gender:** Female
- **Alias:** Miko-sama
- **Measurements:** Height: 112cm
- **Hair:** White, Short, Intake, Blunt Bangs, Hikimayu, Sidehair
- **Body:** Slim, Pale, Kid, Kemonomimi, Younger Appearance, Makeup, Multiple Tails
- **Eyes:** Amber, Slit Pupils
- **Clothes:** Kimono, Sandals, Veil, Ribbon Hair Tie
- **Role:** Youkai, Deity, Fox, Older Sister
- **Personality:** Mysterious, Washi, Whimsical
- **Voiced by:** Sawashiro Miyuki

### Nagi (薙)
Nagi is calm and quiet. While she and Saku appear to be cute, young girls, these two are strong spirits who will forcibly drive anyone out of their territory. Although they don’t care for the temple residents and act independently, they are both fond of Yue.

- **Gender:** Female
- **Alias:** Nacchan
- **Hair:** Black, Waist Length+, Straight, Parted to Side, Twin Braids
- **Body:** Teen, Slim, Pale, Younger Appearance
- **Clothes:** School Uniform, Glasses, Skirt
- **Eyes:** Blue
- **Personality:** Stoic, Reserved
- **Role:** Youkai
- **Voiced by:** Nakajima Saki

### Ranchu (嵐昼)
- **Gender:** Male
- **Measurements:** Height: 158cm
- **Hair:** Short, Straight, Green
- **Body:** Teen, Slim, Pale, Younger Appearance
- **Engages in:** Cooking
- **Eyes:** Blue
- **Role:** Youkai
- **Personality:** Serious
- **Voiced by:** Suzumura Ken'ichi

### Saku (朔)
Saku is mischievous and teasing. While she and Nagi appear to be cute, young girls, these two are strong spirits who will forcibly drive anyone out of their territory. Although they don’t care for the temple residents and act independently, they are both fond of Yue.

- **Gender:** Female
- **Alias:** Sacchan
- **Hair:** Pink, Long, Wavy, Sidehair
- **Body:** Teen, Slim, Pale, Younger Appearance
- **Clothes:** School Uniform, Sweater, Eyepatch, Ribbon Tie
- **Eyes:** Green
- **Engages in:** Teasing
- **Personality:** Kind, Stubborn, Mischievous
- **Role:** Youkai
- **Voiced by:** Horie Yui

### Shin (シン)
- **Gender:** Male
- **Role:** Youkai, Fox, Younger Brother
- **Engages in:** Possession

### Tomori (灯守)
- **Gender:** Unknown
- **Clothes:** Mask
- **Personality:** Kind
- **Role:** Youkai
- **Voiced by:** Suwabe Jun'ichi

### Tsubaki Hina (椿 灯奈)
Tougo’s little sister. Hina looks like an ordinary young girl, but she’s attuned to the supernatural and sensed the true identity of the goldfish spirits while in their human forms and vaguely warned Sora of the danger. Inexplicably, Hina also lied to keep Sora from meeting her brother.

- **Gender:** Female
- **Hair:** Blond, Straight, Side Tail
- **Body:** Slim, Pale, Kid
- **Eyes:** Green
- **Role:** Daughter, Non-blood-related Sister, Youkai, Kindergartener, Younger Sister
- **Personality:** Kind, Loyal, Immature
- **Clothes:** Rubber Band With Beads, Kindergarten Uniform
- **Voiced by:** Yukana

### Momiji (もみじ)
- **Gender:** Unknown
- **Role:** Youkai
- **Personality:** Food Lover
- **Body:** Non-Humanoid
- **Voiced by:** Yajima Akiko

### Sennen-neko (千年猫)
- **Gender:** Unknown
- **Role:** Cat, Youkai
- **Body:** Non-Humanoid

### Tochika Akitoshi (遠近 彰駿)
Akiyoshi's father.

- **Gender:** Male
- **Hair:** Brown, Short, Straight, Slicked Back
- **Body:** Slim, Pale, Adult
- **Eyes:** Violet
- **Personality:** Reserved, Strict, Protective
- **Role:** Father, Wealthy

### Tsubaki Akane (椿あかね)
The mother of Tsubaki Tougo

- **Gender:** Female
- **Hair:** Pink, Short
- **Body:** Slim, Pale
- **Eyes:** Green
- **Role:** Mother, Runaway
- **Personality:** Kansai-ben

### Tsubaki Yaichi (椿 夜市)
Tougo's father.

- **Gender:** Male
- **Hair:** Black, Wavy, Short, Stubble
- **Body:** Slim, Pale, Adult
- **Clothes:** Sweater
- **Engages in:** Cooking
- **Eyes:** Green
- **Personality:** Carefree, Kind
- **Role:** Father, Writer, Part-time Worker
- **Voiced by:** Morikawa Toshiyuki

## Shops
- [Official Website](https://dramaticcreate.com/akaaka/)
- [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2474700/)

## Releases
### Japanese
- **2011-05-03**: Akaya Akashiya Ayakashino - [Official website](http://haccaworks.net/aaa/akaaka.html), [ErogameScape](https://erogamescape.dyndns.org/~ap2/ero/toukei_kaiseki/game.php?game=14433)
- **2014-02-13**: Akaya Akashiya Ayakashino - Limited Edition - [Official website](http://asgard-japan.sakura.ne.jp/noctiluca/akaaka/index.html), [ErogameScape](https://erogamescape.dyndns.org/~ap2/ero/toukei_kaiseki/game.php?game=20319), [PlayAsia](https://www.play-asia.com/13/7076pt)
- **2014-02-13**: Akaya Akashiya Ayakashino - Regular Edition - [Official website](http://asgard-japan.sakura.ne.jp/noctiluca/akaaka/index.html), [ErogameScape](https://erogamescape.dyndns.org/~ap2/ero/toukei_kaiseki/game.php?game=20319), [PlayAsia](https://www.play-asia.com/13/7076pr)
- **2024-02-29**: Akaya Akashiya Ayakashino Tsuzuri - Package Edition - [Official website](https://dramaticcreate.com/akaaka/), [ErogameScape](https://erogamescape.dyndns.org/~ap2/ero/toukei_kaiseki/game.php?game=34897), [PlayAsia](https://www.play-asia.com/13/70godd)
- **2024-02-29**: Akaya Akashiya Ayakashino Tsuzuri - [Official website](https://dramaticcreate.com/akaaka/), [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2474700/), [SteamDB](https://steamdb.info/app/2474700/info/), [Animate Games](https://www.animategames.jp/home/detail/44278)
- **2024-02-29**: Akaya Akashiya Ayakashino Tsuzuri - Download Edition - [Official website](https://dramaticcreate.com/akaaka/), [ErogameScape](https://erogamescape.dyndns.org/~ap2/ero/toukei_kaiseki/game.php?game=34897), [Nintendo](https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/of-the-red-the-light-and-the-ayakashi-tsuzuri-switch/), [Nintendo (JP)](https://store-jp.nintendo.com/item/software/D70010000067134)

### Chinese (simplified)
- **2014-10-26**: Chihong denghuo Yaomeixing - [Official website](http://www.xinplay.net/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=36701)
- **2015-10-31**: Chihong denghuo Yaomeixing - [Official website](http://www.xinplay.net/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=57673)
- **2024-02-29**: Akaya Akashiya Ayakashino Tsuzuri - Package Edition - [Official website](https://dramaticcreate.com/akaaka/), [ErogameScape](https://erogamescape.dyndns.org/~ap2/ero/toukei_kaiseki/game.php?game=34897), [PlayAsia](https://www.play-asia.com/13/70godd)
- **2024-02-29**: Akaya Akashiya Ayakashino Tsuzuri - [Official website](https://dramaticcreate.com/akaaka/), [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2474700/), [SteamDB](https://steamdb.info/app/2474700/info/), [Animate Games](https://www.animategames.jp/home/detail/44278)
- **2024-02-29**: Akaya Akashiya Ayakashino Tsuzuri - Download Edition - [Official website](https://dramaticcreate.com/akaaka/), [ErogameScape](https://erogamescape.dyndns.org/~ap2/ero/toukei_kaiseki/game.php?game=34897), [Nintendo](https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/of-the-red-the-light-and-the-ayakashi-tsuzuri-switch/), [Nintendo (JP)](https://store-jp.nintendo.com/item/software/D70010000067134)

### English
- **2016-02-21**: Akaya Akashiya Ayakashino - [Official website](https://rikoren.dreamwidth.org/17443.html#cutid2)
- **2021-03-08**: Akaya Akashiya Ayakashino - [Official website](https://rikoren.dreamwidth.org/17443.html#cutid2)
- **2021-03-31**: Akaya Akashiya Ayakashino - Demo - [Official website](https://readermishok.tumblr.com/post/647162479254896640/demo-akaya-akashiya-ayakashino)
- **2023-03-13**: Akaya Akashiya Ayakashino (Complete Edition) - [Official website](https://www.reddit.com/r/visualnovels/comments/11qcn0s/akaya_akashiya_ayakashi_no_complete_edition_is/)
- **2024-02-29**: Akaya Akashiya Ayakashino Tsuzuri - Package Edition - [Official website](https://dramaticcreate.com/akaaka/), [ErogameScape](https://erogamescape.dyndns.org/~ap2/ero/toukei_kaiseki/game.php?game=34897), [PlayAsia](https://www.play-asia.com/13/70godd)
- **2024-02-29**: Akaya Akashiya Ayakashino Tsuzuri - [Official website](https://dramaticcreate.com/akaaka/), [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2474700/), [SteamDB](https://steamdb.info/app/2474700/info/), [Animate Games](https://www.animategames.jp/home/detail/44278)
- **2024-02-29**: Akaya Akashiya Ayakashino Tsuzuri - Download Edition - [Official website](https://dramaticcreate.com/akaaka/), [ErogameScape](https://erogamescape.dyndns.org/~ap2/ero/toukei_kaiseki/game.php?game=34897), [Nintendo](https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/of-the-red-the-light-and-the-ayakashi-tsuzuri-switch/), [Nintendo (JP)](https://store-jp.nintendo.com/item/software/D70010000067134)

### Chinese (traditional)
- **2024-02-29**: Akaya Akashiya Ayakashino Tsuzuri - Package Edition - [Official website](https://dramaticcreate.com/akaaka/), [ErogameScape](https://erogamescape.dyndns.org/~ap2/ero/toukei_kaiseki/game.php?game=34897), [PlayAsia](https://www.play-asia.com/13/70godd)
- **2024-02-29**: Akaya Akashiya Ayakashino Tsuzuri - [Official website](https://dramaticcreate.com/akaaka/), [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2474700/), [SteamDB](https://steamdb.info/app/2474700/info/), [Animate Games](https://www.animategames.jp/home/detail/44278)
- **2024-02-29**: Akaya Akashiya Ayakashino Tsuzuri - Download Edition - [Official website](https://dramaticcreate.com/akaaka/), [ErogameScape](https://erogamescape.dyndns.org/~ap2/ero/toukei_kaiseki/game.php?game=34897), [Nintendo](https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/of-the-red-the-light-and-the-ayakashi-tsuzuri-switch/), [Nintendo (JP)](https://store-jp.nintendo.com/item/software/D70010000067134)

### Russian
- **2024-10-20**: Iz duha, iz sveta, iz alogo cveta - [Official website](https://vk.com/scarletfate?w=wall-133561247_20533%2Fall)
- **2024-10-20**: Iz duha, iz sveta, iz alogo cveta - demo - [Official website](https://vk.com/scarletfate?w=wall-133561247_20533%2Fall)

## Tags
Mystery, ADV, Kitsune Heroine, Male Protagonist, Protagonist with Voice Acting, Multiple Endings, Enforced Playing Order, Life and Death Drama, Early Branching Plot, No Sexual Content, Map Movement, Youkai, Reincarnation, Unlockable Routes, Heroine with Eyepatch, Kemonomimi Support Character, Multiple Route Mystery, Utsuge, Body Swapping, Protagonist with a Face, Kemonomimi, Bad Endings with Story, Game Over, Kemonomimi Hero, Japanese Mythology, Hero with Glasses, Possession, Tsundere Hero, High Amount of Bad Endings, Unlockable Choices, More Than Seven Endings, Sacrifice, Ending List, White Haired Protagonist, Exorcism, Varied Title Screens, Unlockable Bonus Content, Protagonist with a Sprite, Youkai Hero, Unlockable Hero(ine), Kitsune Hero, Unlockable Event, No Romance Plot, Protagonist's Half-brother as a Hero, Unlockable Gallery, Ghost Support Character, Pretending Protagonist, Avoidable Death of Protagonist (obsolete), Dialogue Based

## More Games from HaccaWorks*
- [Hanakisou](https://pinovel.net/v3130)
- [Aka ya Akashi ya Ayakashi no](https://pinovel.net/v5841)

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