You control multiple protagonists caught in this crossfire, including:
PARANORMASIGHT: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo is a supernatural horror visual novel developed and published by Square Enix . Set in the Sumida Ward of Tokyo during the late 20th century, it blends real-world urban legends with a deadly battle royale of "curse bearers" seeking the power to resurrect the dead. PARANORMASIGHT The Seven Mysteries of Honjo-TENOKE
Naturally, people are desperate enough to try. And people are dying because of it. You control multiple protagonists caught in this crossfire,
: The sound of wooden clappers in the night. The Whispering Canal : Voices calling from the water. Gameplay Mechanics And people are dying because of it
The game's success led to an expanded universe. A direct manga sequel was released in 2025, continuing the story in print form. Most notably, a standalone video game sequel, Paranormasight: The Mermaid's Curse , was released on February 19, 2026.
: You follow multiple characters with overlapping stories, including Shogo Okiie , an office worker who inadvertently becomes a curse bearer, and Harue Shigima , a mother desperate to revive her deceased son.
The game has four main protagonists. You will switch between them frequently. One moment you are a grieving father looking for his daughter; the next, you are a female detective investigating the curse. The setting is crucial—these are real locations. Using Google Maps alongside the game reveals that the developers mapped real streets into the pixel backgrounds. This authenticity fosters a lingering dread; you feel like you could walk to these cursed alleys in real life.