Play Pocket Kanjirou (japan) Online

Pocket Kanjirou is a Japan only release for the original Game Boy, published by I'Max. It came out during the system's peak, a time when developers were exploring how to fit larger adventures onto the small screen. This game is part of that wave of portable action titles that tried to offer a console like experience in your hands.

You control a young boy named Kanjirou, navigating a world presented screen by screen. Your main goal is to explore dungeons, defeat the monsters inside, and collect pieces of a sacred treasure to restore peace. The gameplay involves using a sword for close combat and a bow for attacking enemies from a distance. You also solve environmental puzzles, often by pushing blocks or finding keys to progress. The pacing is deliberate, and the difficulty can be unforgiving if you rush into rooms without checking for traps. Playing it feels like slowly uncovering a dense, interconnected map where every new screen could hold a secret or a sudden threat.