Ranko Tsukigime's Longest Day, the video game finale in Short Peace, a collection of anime films by Akira creator Katsuhiro Otomo, will reach fans in North America, Europe and Australasia this spring. While the associated press release does not note an American release, Bandai Namco's release schedule does. Longest Day is in development by Tokyo Jungle creator Crispys, and it's written and directed by Goichi "Suda51" Suda.

Longest Day follows Ranko through her days as a high school student and her nights as an assassin. Though it will feature anime scenes, it will play like a 2D action platformer, with players dodging obstacles as they run from larger enemies on the left side of the screen.

Possessions, a previous chapter in Short Peace, has been nominated for an Oscar. [Image: Bandai Namco]