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A surprised young man stands near a middle-aged man and young woman on a dark city street. A tall figure wearing a paper bag on their head stands at left. The Emio - The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club logo is at top-right.A surprised young man stands near a middle-aged man and young woman on a dark city street. A tall figure wearing a paper bag on their head stands at left. The Emio - The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club logo is at top-right.ESRB Rating Mature

Emio - The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club

Release Date: August 29, 2024

Official description: Student Eisuke Sasaki has been found dead in a chilling fashion, with a smiley-faced paper bag over his head. This unsettling visage bears a striking resemblance to a recurring clue in a string of unsolved murders from 18 years ago—as well as the urban legend Emio, a.k.a. the Smiling Man, a serial killer said to grant his victims “a permanent smile.”

Does the Smiling Man really exist…or is a new culprit continuing his legacy?

As a member of the Utsugi Detective Agency, you’ve been tasked with investigating the events that led to Eisuke Sasaki’s death. Along the way, scrutinize the clues and testimonies you gather for potential connections to the gruesome events of the past.

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