Following Famitsu’s official announcement, more details about Medarot 9 have leaked:

Starring a new cast of characters, Medarot 9 begins with Tenma trapped. Through the help of a Medarot he doesn’t recognize, he’s able to free himself. On his way out he notices an older man also leaving. Days later, Tenma is invited to a school meeting where the same mysterious man is seen. The magazine teases that in Medarot 9, your Medarot are the enemy.



Other characters include Mio and her Medarot, Lapis, as well as Kunigiku and his partner Sango.

On the staff side, both Shinto Kamichi and Horuma Rin are returning for character and robot designs, respectively. The game’s script will be written by Masaki Wachi.

The game boasts over 300 Medarot in the game and the 3-on-3 battle system the series is known for.

Medarot 9 is due out in Japan on December 24th in both Kabuto and Kuwagata versions on the Nintendo 3DS. The game will cost 5800 yen without tax, and 6264 yen with. Early purchases will come with a soundtrack CD. Development sits at 80% completion.

Via: Anige Gurashi

Thanks Tobias!

