I’ve been waiting for new Kill la Kill for so long. Since the original series wrapped up, fans have been begging for something more, but in reality, the story ended too perfectly. The big bad villains were defeated, peace had been returned to the world, all of the characters ended the series being able to live out their lives… It really was as close as you can get to a perfect anime original series, one that didn’t really leave space for a sequel or extended story of any kind. But brand power is a hell of a thing, and the fans have demanded more for a long time. And who better to deliver Kill la Kill: The Game IF than anime fighting game geniuses, Arc System Works?

All the signs were positive. Arc System Works on board bringing their unique anime-style visuals, their fighting game prowess, and a brand new story to the Kill la Kill universe. What’s not to love? Well, as mentioned, the series already had a satisfying conclusion, not really leaving space for anything further. As a result, this game takes place within an alternate, non-canon version of the anime’s events, where things play out pretty familiarly at first, with the same villains working towards the same end goal. This already hamstrings the scope of the game, and sadly, things don’t exactly pick up.