Originally released on the PlayStation 2 as one of Nippon Ichi Software’s first games after the cult-classic which was Makai Senki Disgaea (Known in the west as Disgaea: Hour of Darkness), Phantom Brave was an innovative and heartwarming tactical RPG following a young girl named Marona who has the power to speak and summon Phantoms. After more than 20 years, a fully fledged sequel is in the works, with Nippon Ichi Software America confirming that Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero will be releasing internationally next year.
Almost a month after unveiling their plans initially, NIS America has shared the official plot synopsis, and both previews and information on the core main characters of the game – returning protagonists Marona and Ash, and the newly introduced Apricot. Scroll down to read more!
Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero is set for release on the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and PC (via Steam) in 2025, with the console editions releasing first.
Official Plot Synopsis
Ivoire—a world covered almost entirely with water, and dotted with islands of various sizes. In this world, humans, beast-people, magical beings, and all kinds of life coexist.
As Marona and Ash are returning home from a Chroma job as usual, disaster strikes. Their ship is attacked by a group of vicious ghost ships known as the “Shipwreck Fleet.” A mysterious masked man steals Marona’s powers, and to save her, Ash jumps into the horde of enemies alone. Thus, Marona and Ash are separated.
After escaping the Shipwreck Fleet and washing ashore on an isolated island, Marona encounters a young Phantom girl named Apricot, who wants to reunite with her lost father—the captain of the Argento Pirate Crew who once defeated the Shipwreck Fleet. However, the crew is now on the verge of disbanding after losing their captain. Apricot wants to revitalize the crew and search for her father, and Marona agrees to help her.
To travel this region of the sea, which is filled with pirate territories, they must become pirates themselves and expand their own territory. Marona and Apricot decide to work together to revitalize the Argento Pirate Crew in order to reunite with those who are dear to them.
Set on the high seas, where ghost ships and pirates run rampant, this story about the bond between Phantoms and the girl who connects with them…is about to unfold.
The Main Characters
Marona
A young girl who can speak with Phantoms, the spirits of the dead.
A girl with the unusual power to interact with the souls of the dead. Because of this power, she was once despised and called “The Possessed One” by those around her. However, she’s now treated as a hero after saving the world from Sulphur, the Lord of Terror.
She is cheerful, optimistic, and kind, and works hard as a Chroma to help solve people’s problems.
Ash
A young man who supports Marona, even in death.
A young Phantom man who has acted as Marona’s guardian and partner ever since her parents passed away when she was young. He’s kind, and has a strong sense of justice. Ash becomes separated from Marona while protecting her from the mysterious Shipwreck Fleet.
Apricot
A lonely pirate girl who longs to reunite with her father.
A lonely Phantom girl Marona encounters when she finds herself at Skullrock Island. Her swordsmanship, which she learned from her heroic pirate father, is unmatched. However, due to not being able to speak with anyone for many years, she is extremely timid.
Encouraged by the optimistic Marona, she decides to search for her lost father and revitalize his pirate crew.
