Toei Animation and Studio51 Inc. have confirmed a November 26 release date for Expelled from Paradise -The Stellar Angel-. This upcoming visual novel serves as a narrative bridge following the events of the cult-classic 2014 sci-fi film, reuniting protagonists Angela and Dingo for a new adventure. The game will be available on Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam, with developers confirming full English and Japanese language support for the global launch.
A teaser trailer released by Toei Animation showcases the game's production direction, highlighting a focus on evocative text and immersive storytelling. By shifting to a visual novel format, the project intends to explore the franchise's lore with more depth than the original film's runtime allowed, positioning it as a core component of the series' recent resurgence.
The timing of this release is deliberate, arriving shortly after the November 13 Japanese theatrical debut of the film sequel, Expelled from Paradise -Kokoro no Resonance-. The film project reunites the original creative heavyweights, including director Seiji Mizushima and writer Gen Urobuchi. With the 2014 original film recently receiving a 4K 10th-anniversary theatrical run, the franchise is currently seeing its most significant activity in a decade.
