Keio Flying Squadron

Keio Flying Squadron is a scrolling shooter video game developed and published by Victor Entertainment for the Sega CD. It was first released in Japan in 1993, followed by Europe in 1994, and North America in 1995. Players control Rami Nanahikari, who rides atop a dragon and battles numerous enemies in search of the key to a secret treasure. Development was led by director Yasushi Endo and designer Satoru Honda. The team took inspiration from classic Japanese folktales and modern popular culture to create a comedic aesthetic that they believed would have wide appeal. It features music composed by Tsukasa Tawada, and animated cutscenes produced by Studio Pierrot.