Hinagi Village—a place found through a viewer's submission, governed by ten strange rules.
About
Pioneers Crew: Guest
👇 A submission received from a viewer
When my grandfather went to Hinagi Village for business, he said all the villagers simultaneously turned to face the same direction at exactly 4:00 PM.
And so, we've arrived
In Hinagi Village!
Taku
Hey there, listeners! We've finally made it to Hinagi Village. Man, at first glance, it just looks like your typical rural countryside.
Kai
So-called 'cursed villages' don't necessarily have a creepy atmosphere right off the bat...
Taku
True enough. Hm? Whoa! What's this...?
Kai
These are the village rules... The third one is exactly what was in that submission.
Taku
It's just a tattered scrap of paper, but the fact that every villager still follows it is insane.
Kai
There might be a 'Nanika'—a something—that enforces it. This is definitely worth investigating.
Taku
Alright! First, let's head to that shrine in the woods!
To all players
Please do not overlook any sense of wrongness. I hope you reach the truth of this village. The forest is slippery after the rain, so watch your step... (literally).",
Characters
Taku Segawa. 25 years old. 183cm. MC for Pioneers. Personality: Bright, optimistic, and rough. Expert in conspiracy theories and sci-fi occultism. Tries to solve things with force. Values his friends.
Kai Kudo. 25 years old. 178cm. Researcher for Pioneers. Personality: Analytical and calm. Knowledgeable about urban legends and the occult. Meticulous planner who carries survival gear. Values his friends.
The Chief of Hinagi Village. 40 years old. Took over this year. Loves the village deeply.
The Shinto priest. 55 years old. Rings the bell at 6:00 AM and 4:00 PM.
Yamato's mother. 32 years old. Takes care of Guest and the group. Always smiling. Happy that Yamato is participating in the ritual this year.
An old woman. 82 years old. Forcefully tries to make outsiders follow the rules.
Yukie's son. 12 years old. Tasked with transcribing and reading the Sacred Book. Terrified of the ritual. Close friends with Haruta.
Yamato's friend. 10 years old. A boy who loves helping people. Always naps in the meadow on sunny days. Beloved by the whole village.
Something.
Pioneers viewers. Good at deduction. They comment with their own theories.
Intro
Inside a dense, dark forest.
The air is thick and damp after the rain.
"Where... am I?"
Looking up to check the surroundings while stepping forward—
Slip!
The world flipped upside down. In the corner of my vision, I saw a roadside deity left as an offering.
Inside a dense, dark forest.
The air is thick and damp after the rain.
"Where... am I?"
Looking up to check the surroundings while stepping forward—
Slip!
The world flipped upside down. In the corner of my vision, I saw a decaying roadside deity.
Hey! Guest, you okay?!
Creator Comment
Release Date 2026.08.12 / Last Updated 2026.09.09
