Onigiri News

Greeting from Onigiri Service Team!

Update maintenance from 10:00 pm on 7/9/2025 PDT is now over as of 3:00 am on 7/10/2025 PDT.

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Additionally, as compensation for the extended maintenance, the following items will be distributed.

■Compensation Item 1
　・Full Energy Restorative　x1

◆Validity
　Accounts existing as of 10:00 pm PDT, 7/9/2025

◆Validity Period
　9:59 pm on 8/6/2025

※Items will be delivered to an account's present box.
　Gifts can be received by navigating to the [Menu] → [System] → [Present] screens.
※Item can only be recieved by one character per account, so please select the correct character.
※Compensation items will not be destributed on a specific schedule.
※If the presents have not yet received, logging in again will deliver the items to the present box.

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As an apology for the balance adjustments carried out on 7/3/2025 JST,
the following compensation items were sent. For each Summoner's Scroll - Kirigakure Saizo obtained, the corresponding number of items below was also distributed.

■Compensation Item 2
　・Limited Gacha Ticket Exchange Item (Limited Exchange Ticket) *No Expiration ×10
　・Free OC ×300
　・Full Energy Restorative ×10
　・Gold Kompeitou ×50
　・Exp Boost +300% (60Min.) ×5
　・Ryou Boost +300% (60Min.) ×5
　・Drop Boost +300% (60Min.) ×5

◆Validity
　 Player characters who obtained the Summoner's Scroll - Kirigakure Saizo through the Nyankoropon or Yorozu Exchange will receive the following items as extra compensation.

◆Validity Period
　None


※Items will be delivered to an account's present box.
　Gifts can be received by navigating to the [Menu] → [System] → [Present] screens.
※Item can only be recieved by one character per account, so please select the correct character.
※Compensation items will not be destributed on a specific schedule.

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Regarding the compensation sent on 7/3/2025 JST, to player characters who obtained the Summoner's Scroll - Kirigakure Saizo through the Nyankoropon or Yorozu Exchange,
items were not delivered to certain characters who obtained the scroll through specific methods.
We have now delivered the compensation items to the affected characters who were eligible but did not receive them.
We sincerely apologize for the oversight.
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We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and trouble caused to all players.
Thank you for your continued support of Onigiri.

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Greetings from the Onigiri Service Team.

We will be conducting maintenance on July 9th at 10:00 pm PDT.
This maintenance is expected to finish at 2:00 3:00 am PDT on July 10th.

※We apologize for the delay in publishing the maintenance announcement.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

■Update
-New Warding Dungeon [Forest of Chaos Delirium] Appears!
-Balance adjustments were made to the Vanguard characters Kirigakure Saizou and Abe no Seimei, as well as the player skill Punishiment Cross.
-Fixed some bugs.

Please see [7/3/2025 Update Information] for the detail.

【Addendum 7/4】
・Revised the description of the debuff effect for the skill [King Cross V~VII] due to previously unclear wording.


Greeting from Onigiri Service Team.

During the maintenance on 7/3/2025 JST, following balance adjustments will be made.

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[h3]Regarding the balance adjustments to Kirigakure Saizo[/h3]

The adjustments details for Kirigakure Saizouare are as follows:

■Ougi Secret Arts: Punishment Cross V～VII
・Slightly extends the timing window for skill cancel.

■Ougi Secret Arts: Victory Cross(Non-Charged)
・Reduces the number of hits:
　30 → 10
・Increases the power reduction ratio when not charged.
※For SP changes, please refer to the charged version.

■Ougi Secret Arts: Victory Cross V(Charged)
・Reduces the number of hits:
　30 → 15
・Increases SP cost:
　278 → 417
・The max damage boost now only applies when hitting enemies from behind.

■Ougi Secret Arts: Victory Cross VI(Charged)
・Reduces the number of hits:
　30 → 20
・Increases SP cost:
　333 → 500
・The max damage boost now only applies when hitting enemies from behind.

■Ougi Secret Arts: Victory Cross VII(Charged)
・Increases SP cost:
　500 → 750
・The max damage boost now only applies when hitting enemies from behind.
・SP reduction effects will no longer apply to its SP cost.

■Ougi Secret Arts: King Cross V
・Increases cooldown time:
　10s → 40s
・Increases SP cost:
　194 → 500
・SP reduction effects will no longer apply to its SP cost.
・For debuffs that reduce the target's elemental values, the effect amount will now vary depending on whether a back attack was successful when attacking a debuffed enemy.
　■ When a back attack is successful
　　● Enemy's slash attribute is fixed at -50
　　● Enemy's fire attribute is fixed at -50
　■ When a back attack is not successful
　　● Enemy's slash attribute is reduced by 30
　　● Enemy's fire attribute is reduced by 30
　※ The effect amount of the debuff is not determined at the moment [King Cross] hits the target. If a back attack is successful against an enemy already afflicted with the debuff, the attributes will be fixed at -50. Otherwise, the attributes will be reduced by 30.
・Debuff duration reduced:
　20 sec → 10 sec

■Ougi Secret Arts: King Cross VI
・Increases cooldown time:
　10 sec → 30 sec
・Increases SP cost:
　233 → 1000
・SP reduction effects will no longer apply to its SP cost.
・For debuffs that reduce the target's elemental values, the effect amount will now vary depending on whether a back attack was successful when attacking a debuffed enemy.
　■ When a back attack is successful
　　● Enemy's slash attribute is fixed at -50
　　● Enemy's fire attribute is fixed at -50
　■ When a back attack is not successful
　　● Enemy's slash attribute is reduced by 30
　　● Enemy's fire attribute is reduced by 30
　※ The effect amount of the debuff is not determined at the moment [King Cross] hits the target. If a back attack is successful against an enemy already afflicted with the debuff, the attributes will be fixed at -50. Otherwise, the attributes will be reduced by 30.

■Ougi Secret Arts: King Cross VII
・Increases cooldown time:
　10 sec → 20 sec
・Increases SP cost:
　350 → 1500
・SP reduction effects will no longer apply to its SP cost.
・For debuffs that reduce the target's elemental values, the effect amount will now vary depending on whether a back attack was successful when attacking a debuffed enemy.
　■ When a back attack is successful
　　● Enemy's slash attribute is fixed at -50
　　● Enemy's fire attribute is fixed at -50
　■ When a back attack is not successful
　　● Enemy's slash attribute is reduced by 30
　　● Enemy's fire attribute is reduced by 30
　※ The effect amount of the debuff is not determined at the moment [King Cross] hits the target. If a back attack is successful against an enemy already afflicted with the debuff, the attributes will be fixed at -50. Otherwise, the attributes will be reduced by 30.
・Debuff duration extended:
　20 sec → 30 sec

■Ougi Secret Arts: Demon Cross V
・Increases skill playback speed.
・Reduces number of hits:
　50 → 30
・Reduces cooldown time:
　12 sec → 5 sec

■Ougi Secret Arts: Demon Cross VI
・Increases skill playback speed.
・Reduces number of hits:
　50 → 40
・Reduces cooldown time:
　60 sec → 25 sec

■Ougi Secret Arts: Demon Cross VII
・Increases skill playback speed.
・Reduces number of hits:
　60 sec → 25 sec
・SP reduction effects will no longer apply to its SP cost.

■Ougi Secret Arts: Living Cross VII
・SP reduction effects will no longer apply to its SP cost.


＜Regarding the Adjustment Policy＞
Kirigakure Saizou is characterized by dealing powerful damage through back attacks; however, we have determined that this characteristic was not being fully utilized and was, in fact, undermining the unique traits of other characters. Therefore, we have implemented a balance adjustment to address this unexcepted situation.

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[h3]Balance Adjustments for Abe no Seimei[/h3]

The details of the adjustments for Abe no Seimei are as follows:

■Skill Slots upon Vanguard Gauge Time
At the first Vanguard Gauge Time, skills will now be automatically set in skill slots 1 to 3.
The mask in the hand slot will be different from the skills set in the skill slots.
※Unable to choose which skills are set at the time of the first Vanguard Gauge Time.

■Effect Change: Twelve Generals Mask - Ox
Before: Randomly increases the level of one mask set in the normal skill slots by 1
After: Increases the level of all masks set in the normal skill slots by 1

■Behavior Changes While Selecting a Mask
When standing still and pressing the guard button to enter mask selection mode, the character will now enter a guard state.
This guard state will be canceled upon moving or using a skill.
If the guard button is pressed while moving, the guard state will not activate, and only mask selection will be available.
Additionally, when guard is activated, the character will face the camera direction and a special visual effect will be displayed during the guard state.

The following are the skill adjustment details:

■Divination Crag Wolf [ 1 ]
・Skill power increased
・Skill playback speed increased, shortening the timing window for skill cancel accordingly

■Divination Crag Wolf [ 2 ]
・Skill power increased
・Skill playback speed increased, shortening the timing window for skill cancel accordingly
・Hit count increased:
　10 → 12

■Divination Crag Wolf [ 3 ]
・Skill power increased
・Skill playback speed increased, shortening the timing window for skill cancel accordingly
・Hit count increased:
　12 → 16

■Divination Golden Dragon [ 1 ]
・Skill power increased
・Hit count decreased:
　15 → 10
・Attack speed will now be applied

■Divination Golden Dragon [ 2 ]
・Skill power increased
・Attack speed will now be applied

■Divination Golden Dragon [ 3 ]
・Skill power increased
・Hit count increased:
　15 → 20
・Attack speed will now be applied

■Divination Gloomy Ram [ 1 ]
・Hit count decreased:
　40 → 30
・Time until all hits are delivered slightly reduced
　(This duration will now be the same across all levels)

■Divination Gloomy Ram [ 2 ]
・Hit count decreased:
　40 → 35
・Time until all hits are delivered slightly reduced
　(This duration will now be the same across all levels)

■Divination Gloomy Ram [ 3 ]
・Time until all hits are delivered slightly reduced
　(This duration will now be the same across all levels)


＜Regarding the Adjustment Policy＞
Regarding Abe no Seimei, we received numerous requests for adjustments through the 2024 survey.
While her performance can be influenced by luck, her unique trait lies in the ability to independently utilize various elements. To allow players to better experience this characteristic, we implemented balance adjustments aimed at improving usability.
Additionally, certain skills have been adjusted in accordance with the above specification changes.

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[h3]Regarding Player Skills[/h3]

The adjustment details for player skills are as follows:

■Punishment Cross - V
・Hit count reduced:
　10 → 4
・Cooldown increased:
　8 sec → 18 sec
・Hitbox size reduced
・Attribute distribution adjusted

■Punishment Cross - VI
・Hit count reduced:
　10 → 5
・Cooldown increased:
　10 sec → 15 sec
・Hitbox size reduced
・Attribute distribution adjusted

■Punishment Cross - VII
・Hit count reduced:
　10 → 6
・Cooldown increased:
　12 sec → 13 sec
・Hitbox size reduced
・Attribute distribution adjusted

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[h3]Regarding Compensation for the Balance Adjustments[/h3]
We understand that the recent balance adjustments have a significant impact on the gameplay experience. We would like to extend our sincere apologies to all players.
As a token of our apology, the following items will be distributed to all accounts.
Please note that the compensation details have been partially revised from those announced in the 7/3/2025 JST Notice of Balance Adjustments.

■Compensation Item 1
・Limited Gacha Ticket Exchange Item (Limited Exchange Ticket) *No Expiration ×5
・Free OC ×300
・Skill Slot Glue ×10
・Smelting Amulet Transcendent Fortune ×3
・Artisan's Offering Sword (unexch.) ×5
・Hihiirokane Cudgel (unexch.) ×10

Additionally, player characters who obtained the Summoner's Scroll - Kirigakure Saizo through the Nyankoropon or Yorozu Exchange will receive the following items as extra compensation.

■Compensation Item 2
・Limited Gacha Ticket Exchange Item (Limited Exchange Ticket) *No Expiration ×5
・Free OC ×300
・Gold Kompeitou ×30

We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and trouble caused to all players.
Thank you for your continued support of Onigiri.

[Addendum 7/3]
-Update details regarding the dungeon panel have been added.


Greetings from the Onigiri Service Team.
The details of the 7/3/2025 JST update are as follows:

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[h2]Update Information[/h2]
[h3]・New Warding Dungeon [Forest of Chaos Delirium] Appears![/h3]


The new Purgatorium Dungeons [Forest of Chaos Delirium] has appeared!
Monsters appearing in [Forest of Chaos Delirium] possess a special resistance: Covenant.

Dungeon rewards allow for the enhancement of the weapons Dark Poison Wing Blade and Wand of the Sacred Tree, which are obtainable through crafting in the Forest of Chaos!
Additionally, new Magatamas will be introduced.



To celebrate the release of [Forest of Chaos Delirium], we will be holding a Dungeon Boost Campaign!
During the campaign period, Stamina cost is reduced and Item drop rates from monsters are increased by 100% in the target dungeons!

■Target Dungeons for the Dungeon Boost
・Forest of Chaos
・Forest of Chaos (Limited)
・Forest of Chaos Delirium

※Lucky Boxes and clear rewards are not affected by the drop rate boost.
※Target dungeons will appear daily until the maintenance on 7/172025 JST.
※After the campaign ends, Forest of Chaos Delirium will only appear on Mondays and Fridays.

■Unlocking Purgatorium Dungeons
Plater must clear the [To Kishinden] quest and speak to the NPC Chifuri in the Temporal Rift in order to open these dungeons.

◆Dungeon Boost Campaign Period
　From maintenance 7/3/2025 JST
　Until maintenance 7/17/2025 JST

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・Balance adjustments will be made to the Vanguard characters Kirigakure Saizou and Abe no Seimei, as well as the player skill Punishiment Cross.
　For details, please refer to the notice below:
　Regarding the Balance Adjustments on 7/3/2025JST

・An Unlock conditions button will be added to the dungeon panel, allowing players to check the conditions for unlocking Oni Mode.
　This button will no longer be displayed once Oni Mode has been unlocked.


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[h2]Bug Fixes[/h2]
・Fixed an issue where the option [Recovers 1% SP every second (up to 5)] on the Astral Magatama would only activate while under certain status ailments.

・Fixed an issue where the Vanguard character Abe no Seimei behaved unintentionally when using a gamepad.

・Fixed an issue where, when the language was set to English, the combo count in the skill descriptions for Divination Crag Wolf [2] and Divination Crag Wolf [3] for the Vanguard character Abe no Seimei was incorrect.

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[h2]Others[/h2]
・An NPC named Limited Compensation Ticket Clerk will be added to Onigashima.
　The Limited Compensation Ticket distributed as compensation for the balance adjustments can be exchanged for a Limited Gacha Ticket via this NPC, located in front of the statue in Onigashima.
　

　There is no expiration date for receiving or exchanging the Limited Compensation Ticket, but please note that exchanged Limited Gacha Tickets will be periodically deleted during maintenance.
　For details on the deletion schedule of Limited Gacha Tickets, please refer to the update information.
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Thank you for your attention!
※Update details are liable to change without warning and may not reflect in-game.

Thank you for your support for Onigiri!

Greeting from Onigiri Service Team!

Update maintenance from 10:00 pm on 7/2/2025 PDT is now over as of 3:00 am on 7/3/2025 PDT.

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As an apology for the balance adjustments, the following compensation items have been sent.

■Compensation Item 1
・Limited Gacha Ticket Exchange Item (Limited Exchange Ticket) *No Expiration ×5
・Free OC ×300
・Skill Slot Glue ×10
・Smelting Amulet Transcendent Fortune ×3
・Artisan's Offering Sword (unexch.) ×5
・Hihiirokane Cudgel (unexch.) ×10

◆Validity
　Accounts existing as of 4:00 am PDT, 7/3, 2025

◆Validity Period
　None

※Items will be delivered to an account's present box.
　Gifts can be received by navigating to the [Menu] → [System] → [Present] screens.
※Item can only be recieved by one character per account, so please select the correct character.
※Compensation items will not be destributed on a specific schedule.

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As an apology for the balance adjustments, the following compensation items have been sent.

■Compensation Item 2
・Limited Gacha Ticket Exchange Item (Limited Exchange Ticket) *No Expiration ×5
・Free OC ×300
・Gold Kompeitou ×30

◆Validity
　 Player characters who obtained the Summoner's Scroll - Kirigakure Saizo through the Nyankoropon or Yorozu Exchange will receive the following items as extra compensation.

◆Validity Period
　None

※Items will be delivered to an account's present box.
　Gifts can be received by navigating to the [Menu] → [System] → [Present] screens.
※Compensation items will not be destributed on a specific schedule.

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We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and trouble caused to all players.
Thank you for your continued support of Onigiri.

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Greetings from the Onigiri Service Team.

We will be conducting maintenance on July 2nd at 10:00 pm PDT.
This maintenance is expected to finish at 3:00 am PDT on July 3rd.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.