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Platform
TurboGrafx-CD
Genres
Shooter
Player Perspective
Side view
Developers
Bits Laboratory
Publishers
Nippon Computer Systems · Hudson Soft · Masaya · Extreme Co.,Ltd
Release date
February 24, 1995

Summary

Ai Chou Aniki rolls out as a classic horizontally‑scrolling shoot ’em up that landed on the PC‑Engine CD back in 1995, courtesy of Masaya. From the moment the first enemy wave appears, the game’s relentless pacing and tight controls make it feel instantly familiar to anyone who’s ever piloted a pixel‑filled starfighter.

What really sets this title apart is its unapologetic embrace of camp humor – the first time the series leaned fully into the goofy, over‑the‑top vibe it’s become known for. The tongue‑in‑cheek dialogue, absurd power‑up names, and flamboyant boss designs give the experience a quirky charm that still feels fresh when you fire up the CD drive today.

Storyline

Ai Chou Aniki (the TurboGrafx‑CD version) picks up three years after the heroes defeated the tyrannical Emperor Botei, a period in which the galaxy has finally settled into peace. Yet the calm is shattered when Botei’s wife, the vengeful Empress BodyConscious, resurrects the Builder Army and kidnaps the legendary fighter Idaten, threatening to plunge the universe back into chaos.

Determined to stop her, the brave duo Adon and Samson join forces with the cunning Benten. Together they launch a daring campaign across the stars, battling the revived Builder forces and racing against time to rescue Idaten and restore stability to the galaxy.

Edited by Maya Carter

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Alternative Titles

  • Ai Cho Aniki Alternative