black rock shooter: arcana was a mobile game based on the brs franchise, released in late 2012 for mobile phones. the story follows RAILS, a social networking service used by many. there are reports of a "flatline syndrome" being caused by this network, in which users lose conciousness - these incidents appear to be connected to an app called "arcana". one user of RAILS (presumably the player) downloads the game, and meets the black rock shooter cast (as well as a few new faces) as they try to solve the incident.

now, you can tell this was a very interesting concept. but NOPE! the game only lasted seven months and then sadly closed. we didn't even get the nendoroid petite figurines they promised us ;-; but regardless, this side of the franchise is still a HUGE hyperfixation for me, largely because of the new characters that were added. let's talk about them!

elder caster - a very wise and thoughtful mage who takes a neutral stance on conflict, leaving much anxiety as to what side she may join. i LOVE HER??? her design is soooo cool, she reminds me a lot of MEFE from the PSP game. she could scold me for accidentally knocking a book of the shelf and i'd forgive her,,, 🥺

loveness - a narcissistic, troublemaking liar with an optimistic outlook. she is a good singer, and her singing is said to be able to stop volcano eruptions. i have to say D as a human being but A+ as a character... this design is so cute. bonus points because she has angry doggos on one of her cards. also imagine if she was in a pop duo with white rock shooter (who was also an idol)?

farside bunny - a gullible girl who resents black rock shooter for leaving her role as the star reader. she is talented when it comes to covert activities, and also enjoys gambling. i imagine that her hatred for BRS would have been one of her main sources of pure unfiltered ANGST had we known the rest of the story. she's a girlboss and reminds me a bit of tsunade from naruto cuz of the gambling.

tightmare elly - not much is known about this girl, likely because the game closed before she could be properly introduced. i imagine she would be either be as mischevious as loveness or downright sadistic. i'm also interested to know why her eyes are covered up (decoration or incident?). she looks a bit like juri han from street fighter. i never got to know you, but you're a good stinky in my book