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2023/03/16 Update
//Fixed a bug in which My Score could not be checked in the online ranking.
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Akai Katana Shin
Also known as Akai Katana Shin, akai katana shin, akai-katana-shin
Be guided anew into an epic tale set in the Taisho era with three titles from Cave's Akai Katana series that has captured the hearts of passionate shoot 'em up fans. New features include an online leaderboard and new musical arrangements.
Last update
28 May 2026
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0
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Update history
Browse past updates and patch notes for this game.
5 updates
February 2023
- 2023/02/27 Update//Fixed sound behavior when multiple enemy lasers appear.
- 2023/02/14 Update//Fixed laser pushback on Shin mode. -no affect to play old versions replay. //Fixed title logo misalignment.
January 2023
- //Slowdown adjusted. -Increase slow down when large amount of items exist. -Tweaked behavior when released. ※about laser pushback. The roots of the problem are deeper than expected, and the schedule for fixing is still…Store
- 2023/01/12 Update// Added game mode name subtitle at main menu. // Fixed a graphics of objects near the edge of the screen were blurred. // Fixed rank disp at friend ranking. // Fixed replay edit feature not available.
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Achievements
Community progression
Top picks from 35 Steam achievements, sorted by player unlock rates.
- Hiiragi of the Celestial StemsDefeat 1st stage boss Hiiragi93.1%
- Soul-shiftingSummon your guardian92.4%
- The Fujiibara attack cruiserDefeat the Fujiibara attack cruiser90.4%
- The Goura M76 heavy tankDefeat the Goura M76 heavy tank in stage 279.9%
- Shumeigiku of the Celestial StemsDefeat 2nd stage boss Shumeigiku77.6%
- The Gaimon tankDefeat the Gaimon tank in stage 370.3%