This game is rated ESRB: Teen for Blood, Mild Suggestive Themes, Language and Fantasy Violence.
Birushana: Rising Flower of Genpei is a visual novel developed by Otomate, released in 2020 for the Nintendo Switch. Set during Japan's Genpei War era, the story begins fifteen years after the Heiji Rebellion, a conflict that left the Heike clan dominant and the Genji clan in ruin. The protagonist, Shanao, is the youngest surviving heir to the Genji bloodline, raised in secrecy deep in the mountains of Kurama — concealing the fact that she is a woman. Pulled between her obligation to restore her clan's legacy and her longing for a quiet life, Shanao ultimately ventures out to confront the Heike stronghold and restore peace to the country. As the narrative unfolds, she forms meaningful relationships and uncovers concerns that extend well beyond the long-standing rivalry between the two clans. Gameplay centers on story progression and character interaction typical of the romance simulation visual novel format.
