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What kind of game is Kabedon?
Kabedon is a slice-of-life mystery. In anime, kabedon is a romantic move; its original meaning is banging on the wall at a noisy neighbour. The family next door turns up with a recording of the knocking, and it is not you. You think back over your first two weeks in Kitakaze Heights, a forty-year-old building with kerosene heating and thin walls, to work out who it is.
How to play Kabedon
- Read through each scene and tap or press Space to continue.
- Investigate: listen to the recording, knock on the walls and check the garbage.
- Choose from the options (tap, or press 1 to 9). Choices lead to one of 6 endings.
- Open the notebook with N to read the culture notes you have collected.
What you learn along the way
The game collects 13 culture notes about real life in a Japanese apartment, including the moving-in greeting, garbage sorting rules, kerosene heaters, the circulating neighbourhood notice board and the closet with its small upper cupboard.
It is part of a series about everyday Japan alongside Desk No. 31, Last Train to Kaerazu and Tadaima.
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Kabedon FAQ
How long is Kabedon?
About 20 minutes for one playthrough, with 6 endings to find.
Is Kabedon in English?
Yes. You can switch between English and Japanese at any time.
Can I play Kabedon on a phone?
Yes. It is made for phones held upright and also plays on PC.
What does kabedon mean?
In anime it is a romantic pose against a wall. Its original meaning is banging on the wall to complain about a noisy neighbour, which is what this mystery is about.
Is Kabedon free?
Yes, it is free and plays in your browser on this page.
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