Shueisha Games Inc. An online demo featuring new characters Fanny and Beni from ANTHEM #9 will be exhibited at Steam Next Fest!

[Shueisha Games Inc.] An online demo featuring new characters “Fanny” and “Beni” from “ANTHEM #9” will be exhibited at “Steam Next Fest”! ​
Shueisha Games Inc. Press release: September 25, 2025 To Members of the Press An online demo featuring new characters Fanny and Beni from ANTHEM #9 will be exhibited at Steam Next Fest!
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Shueisha Games Inc. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; hereinafter “Shueisha Games”) announced today that it will participate in the “Steam Next Fest” from October 13th (Monday) to October 20th (Monday) to host an online demo featuring new characters from the gem-matching roguelike game “ANTHEM #9.” These characters include the hedonistic gambler “Fanny” and the self-proclaimed hero “Beni.” These characters will be playable in the demo on Thursday, September 25th. “Fanny” can split double gems by consuming AP, allowing for high-risk, high-reward tactics. “Beni” consumes gems in exchange for gaining buffs, allowing her to overwhelm enemies with her overwhelming power. Additionally, those who join the official “ANTHEM #9” Discord server by Wednesday, October 2nd will have the opportunity to experience the online demo of “ANTHEM #9” in advance. ■ “ANTHEM #9” exhibit at “Steam Next Fest” and “ANTHEM #9” official Discord server members-only event announcement date and time: Thursday, September 25, 2025, 8:00 AM ■“ANTHEM#9” “Steam Next Fest” participation period: October 13, 2025 (Monday) to October 20, 2025 (Monday) ■ “ANTHEM #9” Online Demo Distribution Period: October 10, 2025 (Friday) – October 31, 2025 (Friday) *The distribution period may change without notice. ■ “ANTHEM #9” Official Discord Server Member-Only Early Release Date: Wednesday, October 2, 2025 ■“ANTHEM#9” Official Discord Server URL:
https://discord.gg/Ap3JGdmECq About “ANTHEM#9” online demo Image
URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/116303/107/116303-107-0ab4660b775a350263c1678000c5ae7b-3900×2194.jpg The first online demo for “ANTHEM #9” will be available for a limited time from October 10th to October 31st. The demo will cover the first chapters of each character in the full game, and will include three playable characters: the existing “Lubit,” as well as the new characters “Fanny” and “Beni,” announced in September. ■ “ANTHEM #9” Online Demo Screenshots:
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/116303/107/116303-107-d9be972abf0c8e1b36dc68dc39e4a339-1920×1080.png ■About Playable Characters
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/116303/107/116303-107-8c6ed92dbb94595e1a2f755962cb7c70-500×500.png Lubit (CV: Nukui Yuzuka) An agent of the secret society “ANTHEM#9” with an estimated IQ of over 200. He transforms gems to perform stable combos. His well-balanced fighting style makes him recommended for beginners.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/116303/107/116303-107-e7a9d7b0a2f57d4f6207243deb22e09b-500×500.png Fanny (CV: Tomohito Takatsuka) A hedonistic gambler. Spend AP to split double gems, enjoying the exhilaration of high-risk, high-reward massive combos!
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/116303/107/116303-107-f9116a62d040247698d4ebd25b1c9a7d-500×500.png Beni (CV: Kanna Nakamura) A fighter who fights with the pride of his minority tribe. A self-proclaimed “Hero of Justice”! He gains buff effects in exchange for consuming gems with AP, and upholds justice with overwhelming power! About the “ANTHEM #9” Official Discord Server Members-Only Event Prior to the general release at Steam Next Fest, an early demo will be available exclusively to members of the official ANTHEM #9 Discord server starting Thursday, October 2nd. Discord members will be able to experience the game before the general release. The exact release time will be announced on the official ANTHEM #9 Discord server at a later date. Also, starting on the same day, October 2nd (Thursday), we will be releasing a demo video and reviews. We hope this will be an opportunity for many people to experience the appeal of “ANTHEM #9” right before “Steam Next Fest” begins. ■“ANTHEM#9” Official Discord Server URL:
https://discord.gg/Ap3JGdmECq Overview of “ANTHEM#9” ■Compatible devices: Steam(R) ■Genre: Gem-match roguelike ■Release date: Scheduled for Winter 2025 ■Number of players: 1 person ■Language: Japanese / English / Korean / Chinese (traditional) / Chinese (simplified) ■Publisher: Shueisha Games ■Development: koeda ■Copyright: (C)koeda / SHUEISHA, SHUEISHA GAMES ■“ANTHEM#9” Steam(R) page URL:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2656490/ANTHEM9/ ■Creator Profile
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/116303/107/116303-107-9622f10892486b9d292002ee7bbdf98a-200×200.png koeda ( https://x.com/koeda68287606 ) A game creator whose debut work, “ANTHEM#9,” won the Grand Prize at the “Shueisha Game Creators CAMP GAME BBQ vol.2 No Demo” category. He has no industry experience and isn’t even a programmer. Still, unable to give up on his dream of game development, he decided to take on the challenge at the age of 30, armed with a beginner’s guide. Despite not knowing what to do, he dedicated himself to game development and passionately pursued his creative endeavors. For more information about this release