Ganbare Goemon: Toukai Douchuu Ooedo Tengurigaeshi no Maki

Summary

Ganbare Goemon: Toukai Douchuu Ooedo Tengurigaeshi no Maki hit the Nintendo DS shelves in Japan on June 23, 2005, marking the series’ twentieth main entry. After a stretch of futuristic backdrops and more somber storytelling, this title swings the spotlight back to the franchise’s beloved medieval Japan, complete with the off‑beat humor that made the original games a cult favorite. The shift feels like a breath of fresh air, reminding long‑time fans why Goemon’s antics in Edo‑era settings have always stood out. Even though it never left Japan, the game’s playful tone and period‑specific charm still echo through the series’ legacy today.

Storyline

Ganbare Goemon: Toukai Douchuu Ooedo Tengurigaeshi no Maki follows Goemon and his sidekick Ebisumaru as they are wrongly imprisoned for crimes they didn’t commit. Their ally Yae breaks them out of jail, only for the duo to learn that a band of shabby impostors is wreaking havoc while using their names. The impostors’ mischief threatens the peace of Edo, and the heroes must track them down. By exposing the phonies, Goemon and Ebisumaru aim to clear their own names and avert a looming disaster for the city.

Edited by Maya Carter