Toge Productions, the Indonesian game developers and publishers behind Coffee Talk and Kriegsfront Tactics, announced their newest game in today’s Nintendo Indie World Showcase.
Coffee Talk Tokyo is the follow-up to 2020’s Coffee Talk and 2023’s Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly. Set in an alternate near-future where humans and fantastical people come together, the player takes on the role of the mysterious barista, there to lend a sympathetic ear, give gentle words of advice, and serve a selection of delicious hand-crafted warm drinks.
The teaser trailer gives us a first look at the new Japanese-inspired coffee shop interior, and a new cast of characters. This includes Kenji, a traditional kappa salaryman facing a life of retirement, Vin, the Barista’s assistant struggling with the daily consequences of a past catastrophe, and Ayame, a spunky ghost trying to move on with her (after)life.
Fans of Coffee Talk will even recognise a familiar cameo from Hendry, a Nekomimi and father to pop singer Rachel, who appears in both Coffee Talk and Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly.
Alongside a new cast of characters, Coffee Talk Tokyo will feature a new lofi soundtrack composed once again by Andrew “AJ” Jeremy, the composer behind both previous Coffee Talk games.
Also returning from previous Coffee Talk games are Anna Winterstein, the co-writer of Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus and Butterfly, and Kimitaka Ogawa, the Japanese translator of both original Coffee Talk games, now joining the writing team.
Additionally, players will be able to take their latte art to a new level with the addition of sprinkle stencils and catch up with some familiar characters in the upgraded Tomodachill in-game social media app.
“We’re thrilled to be able to continue laughing and crying in the Coffee Talk world with Coffee Talk Tokyo”, said Shintaro Kanaoya, CEO of Chorus Worldwide.
“Coffee Talk and Coffee Talk Episode 2 have delighted fans around the world and having the opportunity to give them a new take on the series is something we’re taking very seriously. We can’t wait for players to set foot in the new café and meet an all-new cast of characters.”
“The folks at Toge Productions are excited to be expanding the world of Coffee Talk with our long time partner Chorus Worldwide” said Kris Antoni Hadiputra, CEO of Toge Productions. “Coffee Talk is a deeply personal and important game for everyone at Toge and we’re excited to see it transported to a new and fascinating city.”
Coffee Talk Tokyo opens its doors to fans everywhere on PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch in 2025.
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