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| Little Tail Bronx | |
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| Developer | CyberConnect2 |
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| Creator | Yoann Gueritot (Fuga 1+2) |
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| Writer | Yasuhiro Noguchi (Fuga series) |
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| First release | Tail Concerto April 16, 1998 |
| Latest release | Fuga: Melodies of Steel 3 May 29, 2025 |
Little Tail Bronx is a video game series created and managed by Japanese video game development studio CyberConnect2. The franchise revolves around anthropomorphic cats and dogs who reside in a war-torn steampunk world.
Games
| 1998 | Tail Concerto |
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| 1999–2009 | |
| 2010 | Solatorobo: Red the Hunter |
| 2011–2013 | |
| 2014 | Little Tail Story |
| 2015–2020 | |
| 2021 | Fuga: Melodies of Steel |
| 2022 | |
| 2023 | Fuga: Melodies of Steel 2 |
| 2024 | |
| 2025 | Fuga: Melodies of Steel 3 |
Original series
Tail Concerto
Tail Concerto was released on April 16, 1998, in Japan for the PlayStation. It was then followed by a worldwide release by distributor Bandai on November 3, 1999; except in North America, which was distributed by Atlus West. In the game, a teenaged Caninu police officer named Waffle Ryebread has encounters with the Black Cats Gang, a group of sky pirates who aim to steal magic crystals.
A sequel was planned to go into development on the one-year anniversary of the original game,[1] but was rejected by Bandai several times due to low sales.[2][3]
Solatorobo: Red the Hunter
Solatorobo: Red the Hunter was released on October 28, 2010, in Japan by Bandai Namco for the Nintendo DS. A North American release followed by Xseed Games on September 27, 2011.
A Caninu freelance adventurer and mecha pilot named Red Savarin encounters a mysterious young Felineko named Elh, and becomes involved in a series of events that reveal the hidden truth of the origin of his world and those who live in it.
Fuga series
The first two entries of the Fuga sub-series revolves around a group of a dozen anthropomorphic children, led by Caninu child Malt Marzipan.
Fuga: Melodies of Steel
Fuga: Melodies of Steel was released on July 29, 2021, worldwide for Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S.[4] iOS and Android ports for the game is set for a mid-2026 release, and it will include all of the DLC.[5] In the game, six child survivors hop on board a gigantic tank and rescue their families who have been taken hostage by an enemy nation while taking down enemy forces.
Fuga: Melodies of Steel 2
Fuga: Melodies of Steel 2 was released worldwide on May 11, 2023.[6] The sequel takes place one year after the events of its 2021 predecessor, and introduces a new character: Vanilla Muscat. This was also the last Fuga game headed by its creative director Yoann Gueritot after he parted ways from CyberConnect2 during the sequel's development in early 2023.[7]
Fuga: Melodies of Steel 3
The third and final entry in the Fuga sub-series, Fuga: Melodies of Steel 3, was released worldwide on May 29, 2025.[8]
Mobile
Little Tail Story
Little Tail Story was released as a Japan exclusive for Android and iOS on March 25, 2014, but was discontinued and delisted after just seven months of service on October 30 the same year.
Setting
Populated by anthropomorphic "Caninu" (canines) and "Felineko" (felines) (lit. "イヌヒト" and "ネコヒト" / "dog people" and "cat people"), the first two Little Tail Bronx games is set on a fictional steampunk world of floating sky islands. The Fuga sub-series is set on a continent named "Free Lands of Gasco".
Major characters
The franchise has three main characters, all of which are Caninu: 16-year old police officer Waffle Ryebread in Tail Concerto, 17-year old freelance adventurer and mecha pilot Red Savarin in Solatorobo: Red the Hunter and the eldest child group leader Malt Marzipan in the Fuga sub-series.
The Pris sisters
Introduced in Tail Concerto, the Pris sisters are an all-female Felineko trio, all of whom are co-leaders of the Black Cat Gang. The oldest of the three Alicia Pris is a childhood friend of Waffle Ryebread, while the other two is middle-child Stare Pris and the youngest Flare Pris. They are voiced by Yūko Miyamura, Kumiko Nishihara and Chieko Higuchi, respectively; while their English dub voices were provided by Amanda Winn-Lee and Carrie Gordon Lowrey, with the latter voicing Stare and Flare.
Chocolat Gelato
Introduced in Solatorobo: Red the Hunter, Chocolat Gelato (voiced by Kana Asumi) is the adoptive Felineko sister of Red Savarin.
Elh Melizée
Elh Melizée (voiced by Saori Gotō) is an ascetic and reticent Felineko who serves as the main female protagonist alongside Savarin.
Mei Marzipan
Introduced in Fuga: Melodies of Steel as one of the six base playable characters, Mei Marzipan (voiced by Hina Kino) is the young Caninu sister of Malt and also the youngest of the group.
Hanna Fondant
Hanna Fondant (voiced by Reina Ueda) is a caring Felineko and a childhood friend of Malt.
Kyle Bavarois
Kyle Bavarois (voiced by Sachi Kokuryu) is a lenient Felineko and has a crush on Hanna.
Socks Million
Socks Million (voiced by Miyu Tomita) is a bespectacled terrier Caninu who is enthralled by mechanics and has an aspiration in knowledge.
Boron Brioche
Boron Brioche (voiced by Shinnosuke Tokudome) is a chubby Felineko who is tranquil and detests fighting.
Chick and Hack Montblanc
As two of the six unlockable characters in Fuga: Melodies of Steel, Chick and Hack Montblanc (voiced by Natsumi Haruse and Tomomi Mizuma respectively) are a pair of Welsh Corgi Caninu pranksters. Chick is kindhearted and follows her brother's lead (albeit stops him from overplaying), while Hack is intrepid in his pranks.
Sheena Falafel
Sheena Falafel (voiced by Noriko Shitaya) is a calm and quiet Felineko who carries around a doll whom she named Bleuette.
Jin Macchiato
Jin Macchiato (voiced by Yukihiro Nozuyama) is a basset hound Caninu who tends to have a candid attitude around others.
Britz Strudel
Britz Strudel (voiced by Yuichi Iguchi) is a Doberman Caninu who was separated from his family.
Wappa Charlotte
Wappa Charlotte (voiced by Hiyori Nitta) is a carefree red-haired Spaniel Caninu who loathes losing.
Vanilla Muscat
Introduced in Fuga: Melodies of Steel 2 as one of the playable characters and an assist in the third entry, Vanilla Muscat (voiced by Mami Fujita) is a impulsive and pragmatic Felineko. She is also well-taught, obedient and always speaks in a courteous manner.
Crimson Knights
Introduced in Fuga: Melodies of Steel 3 as one of the toughest squads in the Berman Empire. The Crimson Knights is led by Ash (voiced by Tatsumaru Tachibana) alongside his comrades Psyche (Takuma Asahina), Pyrok (Yūya Hirose) and Tiere (Sakura Ogawa).
Leber Kaiser
Introduced in Fuga: Melodies of Steel 3 as the main antagonist, Leber Kaiser is the first emperor of the Berman Empire.
Legacy
Print media
In August 2021, CyberConnect2 announced that a manga adaptation, titled Fuga: Melodies of the Battlefield, was in the works.[9] Written and illustrated by Takafumi Adachi,[9][10] the manga launched on December 7, 2021.[10][11]
Online comics
Seven weeks prior to the release of Fuga: Melodies of Steel, an online comic spanning 25 volumes from June to November 2021 titled Fuga: Comedies of Steel was released on CyberConnect2's YouTube channel for free. It was then followed by an English sub version release from November 2021 to April 2022, whilst retaining the raw Japanese audio.
A followup comic, simply titled Fuga: Comedies of Steel 2, was released on May 10, 2023, coinciding with the release of the Fuga: Melodies of Steel 2 sequel game one day apart.
Notes
References
- ^ "「テイルコンチェルト」から「Solatorobo」へ。サイバーコネクトツーの構想10年、制作3年の新作誕生秘話". Game Watch (in Japanese). September 1, 2010. Retrieved September 26, 2022.
- ^ Nutt, Christian (May 15, 2003). ".hack's creators speak". GameSpy. IGN Entertainment. Archived from the original on March 16, 2012. Retrieved December 7, 2013.
- ^ Yip, Spencer (September 3, 2010). "The Lost Tail Concerto 2 Pitches". Siliconera. Enthusiast Gaming. Retrieved September 26, 2022.
- ^ Pineda, Rafael (June 13, 2021). "Fuga: Melodies of Steel adds PS5 and Xbox Series versions, launches July 29". Gematsu. Retrieved June 13, 2021.
- ^ Vitale, Adam (April 8, 2026). "Fuga: Melodies of Steel to release for iOS and Android phones in Summer 2026". RPGSite. Retrieved April 8, 2026.
- ^ Tolentino, Josh (January 26, 2023). "Fuga: Melodies of Steel 2 Release Date Set in New Trailer". SiliconEra. Gamurs. Retrieved January 26, 2023.
- ^ Yoann Gueritot [@PG_Yoann] (April 1, 2023). "Today is my last day at CyberConnect2. Everything is cool with the company and Fuga 2, but sometimes you just need to move on. I will forever be grateful for all the opportunities, and I will never forget the great people I met here. Thanks to CC2, the Fuga team, and the fans" (Tweet). Retrieved March 30, 2024 – via Twitter.
- ^ D'Angelo, William (January 22, 2025). "Fuga: Melodies of Steel 3 Releases May 29 for All Major Platforms". VGChartz. Retrieved January 22, 2025.
- ^ a b @Fuga_CC2 (August 10, 2021). "【2021年連載開始予定】 『戦場のフーガ』の公式コミカライズが決定︕︕ 漫画を執筆するのは"足立たかふみ"氏!" (Tweet) (in Japanese) – via Twitter.
- ^ a b Pineda, Rafael (December 7, 2021). "Fuga: Melodies of Steel Game's Manga Launches". Anime News Network. Retrieved December 7, 2021.
- ^ "【タラニス、始動! "戦争×復讐×ケモノ"マンガ】『戦場のフーガ 鋼鉄のメロディ』第1話". Famitsu (in Japanese). Retrieved December 7, 2021.
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