Crystar for PS4 and PC introduces its Characters

Today Spike Chunsoft updated its official website for the upcoming western release of the JRPG Crystar, providing a new look at the game’s characters.

To be more precise, we get the introduction of protagonist Rei Hatada, her sister Mirai, on top of Pheles, Mephis, and Anamnesis.

You can read the official descriptioons below.

Rei Hatada
VA: Brianna Knickerbocker
“I’m sorry, Mirai. I’m going to take responsibility for killing you… I will bring you Revival.”

Height: 145cm (4’9”)
Birthday: March 8th
Blood Type: AB
Motif Gemstone: Aquamarine/Amethyst
Symbol: Unicorn
Design: RIUICHI

The protagonist who fights in Purgatory to bestow Revival to the sister she killed. The story isn’t about saving the world, but pursuing her ego as she wishes to bring her sister back to life. Despite facing despair and weeping over her weakness and uncertainty, she has the strength to press on.

Though quiet and serious, when she becomes emotional she demonstrates an intensity that’s directly opposed to her usual, soft-spoken demeanor. She is capable of doing anything to protect those she cares for.

Mirai Hatada

VA: Michelle Marie
“I’m scared… Hey, can you hold my hand? Just like before… Please?”

Height: 139cm (4’7”)
Birthday: July 12th
Blood Type: O
Motif Gemstone: Ruby/Bixbite
Symbol: ???
Design: RIUICHI

She is dragged into Purgatory by a certain Revenant along with her sister, Rei. Rei loses her sense of self and, out of control, ends up attacking her. The story revolves around Rei’s quest to bestow Revival to her sister.

Mephis

VA: Cassandra Lee Morris
“Whatever the cost, if ’tis what you truly desire, it shall be a small price to pay.”

Height: 138cm (4’6”)
Birthday: August 28th
Blood Type: ???
Motif Gemstone: Agate/Sun Stone
Symbol: ???
Design: RIUICHI

One of the managers of Purgatory who collect the crystallized form of tears known as Idea.
The dogmatic type who speaks with archaic phrasing.

Pheles

VA: Jackie Lastra
“Rei… Rei, Rei, Rei, Rei, Rei… I love you…”

Height: 138cm (4’6”)
Birthday: August 28th
Blood Type: ???
Motif Gemstone: Jade/Peridot
Symbol: ???
Design: RIUICHI

One of the managers of Purgatory who collect the crystallized form of tears known as Idea.
The creepy, unstable type.

Anamnesis
VA: Laura Post
“I must achieve Revival, no matter what. Even if it means climbing over a mountain of corpses.”

Height: 162cm (5’3″)
Birthday: August 29th
Blood Type: O
Motif Gemstone: Amethyst/Iolite
Symbol: Bat
Design: RIUICHI

A humanoid Revenant who drags Rei and Mirai into Purgatory. She causes Rei to kill Mirai.

Anamnesis seeks Mirai’s Soul as it wanders through Purgatory. An enemy deeply connected to Rei by fate, they cross paths many times throughout Rei’s journey to the depths of Purgatory.

In secret, she has been working to attain Revival in order to regain her memories about someone precious to her, and to have her revenge.

You can also check out the art for all of the characters mentioned above in the gallery.

The game is coming west on August 27 for PS4 and will also get a PC port on Steam on top the version on Sony’s console that was released in Japan.