In the newest issue of Weekly Shounen JUMP magazine, Konami took the wraps off Suikoden V. The announcement of the newest addition to the company's long-running RPG series comes only three weeks before the September 22nd release of the strategy RPG gaiden, Rhapsodia (Suikoden Tactics).
puts players in charge of the prince of the Kingdom of Falena who has been living a careless life, until he becomes involved in a certain incident. He is accompanied by Lion, a young girl whose responsibility it is to protect the prince. Archutart Falena is the mother of the protagonist and the queen of the kingdom. The popular queen has managed to create and lead a peaceful nation and hence enjoys the respect of her people.

Look forward to more information on as Tokyo Game Show 2005 approaches. Konami will even have a playable demo of the game at its Tokyo Game Show booth.

Suikoden V has yet to receive an official release date in Japan.

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