GAME FREAK unveils weather-linked mobile game
Key takeaways
- Livestream "Harejobu Meeting #1" on September 14 at 19:00
- Tokyo Game Show 2026 booth for Rain no Chi Harejo opens September 17
- Main characters: Harewataru Himawari (CV Hiyori Kono) and Kumorin Arai Pon (CV Yuki Nagano)
- Development by GAME FREAK with Chronogate; character design by Kyoko Abe
GAME FREAK announced its new mobile title Rain no Chi Harejo (雨のちハレ女), a modern-Japan magical girl game that links in-game events to real-world weather across Japan. The reveal includes official art and profiles for the main pair—Harewataru Himawari (CV: Hiyori Kono) and her partner Kumorin Arai Pon (CV: Yuki Nagano)—and a teaser PV that already introduces a second magical-girl duo alongside transformation, school-life, and combat scenes.
The game’s premise ties the entire experience to national weather forecasts: local conditions around Japan will affect gameplay moments and presentation. Character design is by Kyoko Abe, and the director/producer credited is Shigeru Omori, known for work on the Pocket Monsters series and the POKO A Pokémon concept. Development is a collaboration between GAME FREAK and Chronogate, the studio listed as a development partner on projects including Pokémon Champions, TRIBE NINE, and Dragon Quest: And Into the Legend… The teaser PV also teases multiple supporting characters, suggesting a wider cast beyond the two lead pairs shown.
To mark the announcement GAME FREAK will stream an official live show, Harejobu Meeting #1, on September 14 at 19:00 from the Weathernews studio with cooperation from Weathernews. Weathernews caster Airi Yamagishi will host the program; invited guests include director/producer Shigeru Omori, scenario director Katsutaka Suginaka, and voice actors Hiyori Kono and Yuki Nagano. The broadcast’s first half will cover development background and the game world, while the second half brings on cast members to highlight the characters’ personalities and dynamics. GAME FREAK will also reveal what to expect at its Rain no Chi Harejo booth at Tokyo Game Show 2026, which opens on September 17.
Why it matters
If you want a concrete next step: the September 14 livestream is where the team will discuss production choices and show more of the TGS exhibit content that attendees can see starting September 17. For now, the combination of national weather data, a contemporary-Japan setting, and a cast with named CVs gives you a clear checklist of what to watch for when the devs go deeper on the live stream.
Original source
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