Hikikomori
Hikikomori is a fictional, linear narrative based in Taipei, Taiwan. It tells the story of a middle-aged, androgynous character called Bo, who has been living a reclusive life for the past seven years. They were driven into this lifestyle because of external judgement and misunderstanding of their sexual minority and constantly being bullied at work. Bo felt detached from the people around them and eventually lost faith in society. As Bo’s lonely days dragged on like years, a glamorous drag queen emerges and brightens their solitude.
With the magic of makeovers, the intelligence of sass and shade, and the blessing of self-love. The drag queen carries Bo on an emotional journey to help regain the confidence that was buried deep inside Bo’s heart and rekindles their ability to reconnect with the society around them. As their journey unravels, Bo comes to a shocking realization that the drag queen’s true identity is actually a mirror of Bo’s inner true self. This project invites the player on a soul-seeking adventure through a minority point of view with a dose of symbolic message “Only you can truly help yourself.”
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Character Design - Arecya Nuts
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