Piofiore: Fated Memories

Piofiore: Fated Memories is a Japanese otome game released by Otomate on August 30, 2018.

Production and release

The game was originally announced during the Otome Part 2017 (held between September 2 and 3, 2017). The game was released on August 30, 2018 for PlayStation Vita. A version for the Nintendo Switch was released on July 25, 2019 under the title Piofiore: Fated Memories -ricordo-, it was later ported for IOS and Android as well. A sequel titled Piofiore: Fated Memories -Episodio 1926- was announced during the Otome Party 2019, and released on November 12, 2020.

International release

Piofiore: Fated Memories was released in English for both North America and Europe by Aksys Games on October 8, 2020, for the Nintendo Switch. Episodio 1926 was also released in English for North America on September 22, 2022, it was released Europe the following day.

Plot

Set in 1925, shortly after World War I, in the fictional Southern Italian town of Brulone, a town by the Adriatic Sea and controlled by the mafia with three different mafia families known as the "Brulone Mafia", the protagonist, Liliana Adornato, finds herself getting entangled with them. The families include: Falzone, Visconti, and Lao-Shu

Characters

Main Characters

21 years old. The protagonist of this story. She lives in the Burlone Church. She knows nothing about her life before living at the church. She has a birthmark on her chest.

Capo (boss) of the "Falzone Family." He succeeded his father 5 years ago and became the head of the "Falzone House."

Having received an elite education as the legitimate successor of the family, he is often perceived as cold due to his respect for tradition and rules, but he is actually warm-hearted and takes good care of others.

Boss of the "Visconti Family." He wears an eyepatch over his left eye. He is flashy and confident, but is approachable and friendly to everyone.

Leader of the "Lao-Shu." "Yang" is an alias, and no one knows his real name. He acts according to his mood at the time and is a hedonist who pursues temporary pleasure.

Number 2 of the "Falzone Family" and the Capo's right-hand man. He is Dante's cousin. A typical Italian man, he is good with women.

Contrary to his good-natured appearance, which seems uncharacteristic of a mafia member, he can lie with ease when necessary.

An informant who trades with the three "Burlone Mafia" organizations. His base of operations is a hideout in the "Creta District." He is reticent and a bit naive about the world.

Other Characters

The manager (Direttore) of the state-run casino in Burlone; his legal Italian name is Sebastiano Gallie. He provides a room in the casino for the "Burlone Mafia."

The leader of a large faction that serves as number 2 within the "Lao-Shu" organization.

Characters from "-Episodio1926-"

Music

Piofiore: Fated Memories

Opening theme song: Nocturnal, with composition and arrangement from . Lyrics by . Vocals from and Kaori Oda.

First ending theme song: Kaze-bana ~winter white lily~', with composed and arrangement from myu, lyrics by Yoshie Isoya, and vocals by SHOJI.

Second ending theme song: Whispering Hope, with composition and arrangement by Ken Masutani, lyrics by Yoshie Isoya, and vocals by Kaori Oda.

Third ending theme song: Fault, with composition & Arrangement by myu, lyrics by Yoshie Isoya, and vocals by mao.

Episodio 1926

Opening theme song: Current, with composition & arrangement by myu, lyrics by Yoshie Isoya, and vocals mao and Kaori Oda.

First ending theme song: Hoshikage ~stella starrium~, with composition & arrangement by Naoyuki Nagata, lyrics by Yoshie Isoya, and vocals by mao and Kaori Oda.

Second ending song: Last Twilight, with composition and arrangement by , lyrics by Yoshie Isoya, and vocals by Kaori Oda.

Third ending theme song: Silent Glim, with composition and arrangement by myu, lyrics by Yoshie Isoya, and vocals by mao.

Stage play

A stage play under the title Piofiore: Fated Memories –The Fateful White Lily– was performed at the in Tokyo. With eight total performances from October 23 to October 27, 2019.

Cast

Ensemble

Musical

A musical was originally planned for March 19 to March 21, 2021 at Tokyo Theatre 1010, and later at COOL PARK OSAKA from March 26 to March 28, 2021. However, due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, it was postponed to May 2022. Some of the staff was changed, the musical was performed from May 5 to May 15, 2022, at Tokyo's Sunshine Theatre.

Cast

Drama CDs