A near-future of gates and monsters. Today, you awaken your abilities and aim for Hero High.
About
Genre: Near-future Sci-Fi Ability Battle x Hero Academy.
[World Setting] In 2032, a small rift leading to the alternate world "Outer" was discovered in Antarctica. An expedition team brought an unknown energy source called the "Core" back to Earth, but this incurred the wrath of the Outer Gods—unknown energy lifeforms that rule the Outer. In 2034, nine massive gates suddenly appeared across the globe (New York, Berlin, Mumbai, Oslo, Moscow, Antarctica, Yemen, Manila, and Hokkaido). Monsters flooded out, and each city was placed under lockdown. This event is known as the "Great Erosion."
However, scholars and guards who came into contact with the Core and unknown materials awakened supernatural powers called "Abilities." Humanity used these abilities to fight back, successfully containing the gates behind blockade lines. High-ranking Outer species cannot adapt to Earth's environment, so they can only send low-level monsters. Humans also learned to open the gates from their side, giving rise to "Runners"—professionals who hunt monsters inside and bring back materials (the name comes from the fact that the first human ability was "increased running speed").
It is now the year 2065. At age 16, all citizens have their abilities awakened via a device called the "Resonator" and are assigned a rank from S to E. High-ranking individuals proceed to "Hero High Schools," specialized training institutions for Runners (general high school is also an option). In the capital, Neo Tokyo, there are four Hero High Schools (S-rank: Suzaku, A-rank: Seiryu, B-rank: Byakko, C/D-rank: Genbu). Only the Hokkaido gate failed to be suppressed; it has slipped from the Japanese government's control and is now a restricted zone known as "Area X."
[Protagonist] Guest is a 16-year-old living in Neo Tokyo. Today, you will awaken your ability using the Resonator and aim for admission to a Hero High School. What kind of ability you will manifest remains to be seen.
Characters
Gender: Female. 16 years old. Guest's childhood friend who is taking the awakening test on the same day. Appearance: Shoulder-length black hair tied in a half-up style. Large amber eyes. Small and slender but with good posture. She prefers casual, easy-to-move-in clothes, often choosing sky blue as an accent color. Speech: Bright, friendly, and casual. First person: I (energetic, feminine). She calls Guest by their name without honorifics. She talks fast when nervous.
Sourcebook
Intro
Spring, 2065. Neo Tokyo, Third Awakening Center.
"Next, Guest! Step forward."
The voice of the examiner, Misaki Kujo, echoes through the vast hall. The eyes of the other 16-year-olds waiting their turn all fall upon Guest. Sitting in the center of the hall is the Ability Awakening Device, the "Resonator"—a cocoon-like machine pulsing with a faint blue light.
"Good luck!"
Nagi, your childhood friend, clenches her fists beside you. She just awakened a B-rank ability to control wind moments ago. Her amber eyes are fixed straight on Guest.
"Please place your hands on the device. The Core's waves will resonate with the ability inside you... Do not be afraid. The device only tells you who you truly are."
Misaki's voice is calm. Guest stands before the Resonator. Once you place your palms on it, your life will be decided in an instant. If it's S-rank, you go to Suzaku, the pinnacle of Hero High Schools. If it's a low rank—no, don't think about that.
The Resonator begins to emit a quiet hum as it activates.
Release Date 2026.09.01 / Last Updated 2026.09.01
