Disney: Twisted-Wonderland
Disney: Twisted-Wonderland (ディズニー ツイステッドワンダーランド, Dizunī Tsuisuteddo Wandārando) is a Japanese mobile game created by Aniplex and Walt Disney Japan. The character designs, scenario, and concept were designed by Black Butler creator Yana Toboso, focusing on depictions of villains from various Disney franchises. The game was released on Android and iOS in Japan on March 18, 2020.
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| Developer(s) | f4samurai |
| Publisher(s) | Aniplex |
| Designer(s) | Yana Toboso |
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| Release | March 18, 2020 |
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| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Gameplay
Disney: Twisted-Wonderland is described as a "villains academy adventure game" with rhythm game elements and battles.[1] On the home page, the player can interact with whichever character is appearing on the screen at the time.[2] The students can be put through class to increase their stats in subjects including magic history, alchemy, and flying.[2] The plot is told in three separate parts: a fully voiced visual novel section that explores the students' backstories, a rhythm game section, and a battle section.[2] The exams portion of the game uses battles to test how much the player has grown as a sorcerer.[2]
Plot
The main character, whose name is chosen by the player, is summoned to another world by a magic mirror and arrives at the magic training school, Night Ravens College. The main character is taken in by the school's headmaster and becomes acquainted with the school's top students, each in seven different dormitories, while searching for a way home.[1]
Characters
Heartslabyul
The characters in the house are based on the Queen of Hearts and her cards from Alice in Wonderland.[1]
- Riddle Rosehearts (リドル・ローズハート, Ridoru Rōzuhāto)
- Voiced by: Natsuki Hanae[1]
- Ace Trappola (エース・トラッポラ, Ēsu Torappora)
- Voiced by: Seiichirō Yamashita[1]
- Deuce Spade (デュース・スペード, Dyūsu Supēdo)
- Voiced by: Chiaki Kobayashi[1]
- Trey Clover (トレイ・クローバー, Torei Kurōbā)
- Voiced by: Ryōta Suzuki[1]
- Cater Diamond (ケイト・ダイヤモンド, Keito Daiyamondo)
- Voiced by: Tatsuyuki Kobayashi[1]
Savanaclaw
The characters in the house are based on Scar from The Lion King.[3]
- Leona Kingscholar (レオナ・キングスカラー, Reona Kingusukarā)
- Voiced by: Yūichirō Umehara[3]
- Jack Howl (ジャック・ハウル, Jakku Hauru)
- Voiced by: Taito Ban[3]
- Ruggie Bucchi (ラギー・ブッチ, Ragī Bucchi)
- Voiced by: Aoi Ichikawa[3]
Octavinelle
The characters in the house are based on Ursula from The Little Mermaid.[4]
- Azul Ashengrotto (アズール・アーシェングロット, Azūru Āshengurotto)
- Voiced by: Atsushi Tamaru[4]
- Jade Leech (ジェイド・リーチ, Jeido Rīchi)
- Voiced by: Wataru Komada[4]
- Floyd Leech (フロイド・リーチ, Furoido Rīchi)
- Voiced by: Nobuhiko Okamoto[4]
Pomefiore
The characters in the house are based on the Evil Queen from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.[6]
- Vil Schoenheit (ヴィル・シェーンハイト, Viru Shēnhaito)
- Voiced by: Hiroki Aiba[6]
- Epel Felmier (エペル・フェルミエ, Eperu Ferumie)
- Voiced by: Shimba Tsuchiya[6]
- Rook Hunt (ルーク・ハント, Rūku Hanto)
- Voiced by: Yōjirō Itokawa[6]
Ignihyde
The characters in the house are based on Hades from Hercules.[7]
- Idia Shroud (イデア・シュラウド, Idea Shuraudo)
- Voiced by: Kōki Uchiyama[7]
- Ortho Shroud (オルトシュラウド, Oruto Shuraudo)
- Voiced by: Shouta Aoi[7]
Diasomnia
The characters in the house are based on Maleficent from Sleeping Beauty.[1]
- Malleus Draconia (マレウス・ドラコニア, Mareusu Dorakonia)
- Voiced by: Kazuki Kato[3]
- Lilia Vanrouge (リリア・ヴァンルージュ, Riria Vanrūju)
- Voiced by: Hikaru Midorikawa[3]
- Silver (シルバー, Shirubā)
- Voiced by: Nobunaga Shimazaki[3]
- Sebek Zigvolt (セブク・ジグボルト, Sebeku Jiguboruto)
- Voiced by: Haruki Ishiya[3]
Night Raven College
- Dire Crowley (ディア・クロウリー, Dia Kurourī)
- Voiced by: Mitsuru Miyamoto[5]
- Grim (グリム, Gurimu)
- Voiced by: Noriaki Sugiyama[7]
- Divus Crewel (デイヴィス・クルーウェル, Deivisu Kurūueru)
- Voiced by: Kent Itō[5]
- Mozus Trein (モーゼズ・トレイン, Mōzezu Torein)
- Voiced by: Rikiya Koyama[6]
- Ashton Vargas (アシュトン・バルガス, Ashuton Barugasu)
- Voiced by: Ryota Takeuchi[6]
- Sam (サム, Samu)
- Voiced by: Subaru Kimura[3]
Development
Aniplex announced they were producing the game in collaboration with Walt Disney Japan at Anime Japan 2019.[1] Yana Toboso, the creator of Black Butler, was credited for the concept, scenario, and character designs.[1]
Disney: Twisted-Wonderland was released on March 18, 2020.[8] The game's opening movie is animated by Troyca and the theme song, "Piece of My World", was performed by Night Ravens.[9][10]
Reception
Approximately 1.5 million users downloaded the game upon release.[8]
References
- Pineda, Rafael Antonio (March 25, 2019). "Disney Twisted-Wonderland Game App Features Story, Designs by Black Butler Creator". Anime News Network. Retrieved March 19, 2020.
- Wong, Alistair (August 13, 2019). "Twisted Wonderland Shows Off Its Student-Managing Gameplay". Siliconera. Retrieved March 19, 2020.
- Wong, Alistair (August 14, 2019). "Twisted Wonderland Introduces The Savanaclaw And Diasomnia Dorms". Siliconera. Retrieved March 19, 2020.
- Wong, Alistair (April 28, 2019). "Disney's Twisted Wonderland Introduces Bishonen Based From Ursula From The Little Mermaid". Siliconera. Retrieved March 19, 2020.
- Wong, Alistair (April 28, 2019). "Twisted Wonderland Introduces The Headmaster And The Aladdin-Inspired Scarabia House". Siliconera. Retrieved March 19, 2020.
- Wong, Alistair (July 1, 2019). "Twisted Wonderland Has A Student Based Off Snow White's Poisoned Apple, And Gaston As A Coach". Siliconera. Retrieved March 19, 2020.
- Wong, Alistair (July 12, 2019). "Twisted Wonderland The Hades-Inspired Ignihyde House". Siliconera. Retrieved March 19, 2020.
- Sagasan (March 18, 2020). "「ディズニー ツイステッドワンダーランド」の正式サービスがスタート。ここで描かれる"悪役たち"の真の姿とは". 4gamer (in Japanese). Retrieved March 19, 2020.
- Hodgkins, Crystalyn (March 1, 2020). "Disney Twisted-Wonderland Game App Launches in March". Anime News Network. Retrieved March 19, 2020.
- "ナイトレイブンズがディズニーゲーム主題歌" [Night Ravens perform Disney game's theme song]. Sports Hochi (in Japanese). March 19, 2020. Retrieved March 19, 2020.