Super Real Mahjong Venus Returns Aims for Faithful Recreation of Classic Series

A new entry in the adult mahjong series seeks to recreate the original while pushing boundaries in ways the 1980s originals could not.

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Super Real Mahjong Venus Returns is positioning itself as a faithful reproduction of the original series while exploring content that extends beyond what was possible for the games that inspired it.

Infiniteloop chairman Kentaro Matsui, who produces the title under the studio name Stripjong, discussed the project's approach in a recent interview. The game aims to honor the classic mahjong series while modernizing the experience for contemporary players.

The Super Real Mahjong Venus series originated in the 1980s as adult-oriented mahjong games in Japan. The new entry attempts to balance preservation of the original formula with creative directions the aging hardware of that era could not support.

Details about specific gameplay features and release timing remain limited at this stage. The project represents an attempt to revive a niche genre with updated production values while maintaining the character and appeal that defined the original titles for its audience.

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  1. AUTOMATON WestEstablished publication · recorded Sep 28, 2026
    Super Real Mahjong Venus Returns is a faithful reproduction of the original series that “crosses the line” in a way young Japanese men from the 80s could only dream of. We talk to the producer