Iwakura Aria is a suspenseful visual novel set in 1966 Japan, focusing on the intertwined fates of two young women within the mysterious Iwakura mansion. Players step into the role of Ichiko, a maid who is drawn into a web of secrets and emotional turmoil as she navigates the estate and its enigmatic heir, Aria.
Main Characters and Setting
The story centers on Ichiko, the new maid seeking a fresh start, and Aria, the mansion’s heir. Their lives become connected amidst the mansion’s concealed past and shifting family dynamics. The narrative explores their struggle for control and identity during a transformative summer in postwar Japan.
Gameplay and Visuals
Players use a map to explore different rooms in the Iwakura mansion, gathering information and discovering hidden secrets. The game’s painterly art style, created by illustrator Hyakunen and graphic designer Nakada Fumi, features detailed character art and cut-out frames, bringing depth and atmosphere to each scene. Detailed drawings, including those of flowers and symbolic imagery, provide clues that help unravel the mansion’s mysteries.
Confirmed Features
- Nine unique endings determined by player choices
- Explorable mansion with multiple rooms and secrets
- Painterly illustrations and cut-out frame visuals
- Storylines centered on friendship, love, and suspense between female characters
- Impactful decisions affecting the protagonist’s future decades after the main events
Release Info
Iwakura Aria launched on August 14, 2025, and is available for PC.
This atmospheric drama offers a blend of mystery and emotional storytelling, with richly detailed visuals and branching outcomes grounded in its historical setting.
