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** [[spoiler:However, when Shadow/Nightmare Flora uses this skill, [[TheComputeIsACheatingBastard [[TheComputerIsACheatingBastard it always pulls an item that hits your whole party for high damage while inflicting a status condition.]]]]
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* SuicideByCop: If the {{Tagline}} hasn't made it clear, the Dragon King isn't being subtle that he's raising Yuu as the Great Hero's successor with himself as the final challenge, believing he'll atone to his previous crimes. Yuu doesn't learn this until [[spoiler:Chapter 5 when she spares the Dragon King, only for Arthur to brainwash him into the Cruel King and making him a threat for real]].
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* HasTwoMommies: Yuu's biological father was a great hero, who she calls "Papa." She refers to the Dragon King, who raised her, as "Dad."
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''The Cruel King and the Great Hero'' is a SpiritualSuccessor to Creator/NipponIchi's ''VideoGame/TheLiarPrincessAndTheBlindPrince''. Unlike its predecessor, it is a TurnBasedCombat EasternRPG. The game's [[https://nisamerica.com/cruel-king/ official website]] (which includes character profiles, comics, and preorders for the LimitedSpecialCollectorsUltimateEdition) and [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Whzq7hvwPCo announcement trailer]] went up in Summer 2021, with an international release of March 2022 (the 11th for EU, and the 15th for US).

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''The Cruel King and the Great Hero'' is a SpiritualSuccessor CreatorDrivenSuccessor to Creator/NipponIchi's ''VideoGame/TheLiarPrincessAndTheBlindPrince''. Unlike its predecessor, it is a TurnBasedCombat EasternRPG. The game's [[https://nisamerica.com/cruel-king/ official website]] (which includes character profiles, comics, and preorders for the LimitedSpecialCollectorsUltimateEdition) and [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Whzq7hvwPCo announcement trailer]] went up in Summer 2021, with an international release of March 2022 (the 11th for EU, and the 15th for US).
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* BreakingOldTrends: Compared to its spiritual predecessors (''VideoGame/TheLiarPrincessAndTheBlindPrince'', ''VideoGame/ARoseInTheTwilight'', and ''[[VideoGame/HotaruNoNikkiTheFireflyDiary htoL#NiQ: The Firefly Diary]]''), ''The Cruel King and the Great Hero'' lacks much of the darker and tragic aspects of the former adventures, making it a much more lighthearted affair. [[spoiler:This is especially notable with the ending being an unambiguously happy one instead of the often {{Bittersweet Ending}}s of its predecessors.]]

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* BreakingOldTrends: Compared to its spiritual predecessors (''VideoGame/TheLiarPrincessAndTheBlindPrince'', ''VideoGame/ARoseInTheTwilight'', and ''[[VideoGame/HotaruNoNikkiTheFireflyDiary htoL#NiQ: The Firefly Diary]]''), ''VideoGame/HotaruNoNikkiTheFireflyDiary''), ''The Cruel King and the Great Hero'' lacks much of the darker and tragic aspects of the former adventures, making it a much more lighthearted affair. [[spoiler:This is especially notable with the ending being an unambiguously happy one instead of the often {{Bittersweet Ending}}s of its predecessors.]]
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* ContrastingSequelMainCharacter: Much like her fellow human predecessors ([[VideoGame/HotaruNoNikkiTheFireflyDiary Mion]], [[VideoGame/ARoseInTheTwilight Rose]], and [[VideoGame/TheLiarPrincessAndTheBlindPrince the Prince]]), Yuu is a weaker compared to her guardian, the Dragon King. Unlike her predecessors, Yuu is the only controllable character in the game and is capable of fighting monsters on her own, the Dragon King only providing support by keeping an eye on her and secretly igniting her sword for her attacks. The previous human characters cannot fight on their own, being {{One Hit Point Wonder}}s who require the help of their respective guardians (Lumen and Umbra, the Giant, and the Wolf) whenever they're in danger.

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* ContrastingSequelMainCharacter: Much like her fellow human predecessors ([[VideoGame/HotaruNoNikkiTheFireflyDiary Mion]], [[VideoGame/ARoseInTheTwilight Rose]], and [[VideoGame/TheLiarPrincessAndTheBlindPrince the Prince]]), Yuu is a weaker human compared to her guardian, the Dragon King. Unlike her predecessors, Yuu is the only controllable character in the game and is capable of fighting monsters on her own, the Dragon King only providing support by keeping an eye on her and secretly igniting her sword for her attacks. The previous human characters cannot fight on their own, being {{One Hit Point Wonder}}s who require the help of their respective guardians (Lumen and Umbra, the Giant, and the Wolf) whenever they're in danger.
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* ContrastingSequelMainCharacter: Much like her fellow human predecessors ([[VideoGame/HotaruNoNikkiTheFireflyDiary Mion]], [[VideoGame/ARoseInTheTwilight Rose]], and [[VideoGame/TheLiarPrincessAndTheBlindPrince the Prince]]), Yuu is a weaker compared to her guardian, the Dragon King. Unlike predecessors, Yuu is the only controllable character in the game and is capable of fighting monsters on her own, the Dragon King only providing support by keeping an eye on her and secretly igniting her sword for her attacks. The previous human characters cannot fight on their own, being {{One Hit Point Wonder}}s who need the help of their respective guardians (Lumen and Umbra, the Giant, and the Wolf) whenever they're in danger.

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* ContrastingSequelMainCharacter: Much like her fellow human predecessors ([[VideoGame/HotaruNoNikkiTheFireflyDiary Mion]], [[VideoGame/ARoseInTheTwilight Rose]], and [[VideoGame/TheLiarPrincessAndTheBlindPrince the Prince]]), Yuu is a weaker compared to her guardian, the Dragon King. Unlike her predecessors, Yuu is the only controllable character in the game and is capable of fighting monsters on her own, the Dragon King only providing support by keeping an eye on her and secretly igniting her sword for her attacks. The previous human characters cannot fight on their own, being {{One Hit Point Wonder}}s who need require the help of their respective guardians (Lumen and Umbra, the Giant, and the Wolf) whenever they're in danger.
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* ContrastingSequelCharacter: Much like her fellow human predecessors ([[VideoGame/HotaruNoNikkiTheFireflyDiary Mion]], [[VideoGame/ARoseInTheTwilight Rose]], and [[VideoGame/TheLiarPrincessAndTheBlindPrince the Prince]]), Yuu is a weaker compared to her guardian, the Dragon King. Unlike predecessors, Yuu is the only controllable character in the game and is capable of fighting monsters on her own, the Dragon King only providing support by keeping an eye on her and secretly igniting her sword for her attacks. The previous human characters cannot fight on their own, being {{One Point Wonder}}s who need the help of their respective guardians (Lumen and Umbra, the Giant, and the Wolf) whenever they're in danger.

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* ContrastingSequelCharacter: ContrastingSequelMainCharacter: Much like her fellow human predecessors ([[VideoGame/HotaruNoNikkiTheFireflyDiary Mion]], [[VideoGame/ARoseInTheTwilight Rose]], and [[VideoGame/TheLiarPrincessAndTheBlindPrince the Prince]]), Yuu is a weaker compared to her guardian, the Dragon King. Unlike predecessors, Yuu is the only controllable character in the game and is capable of fighting monsters on her own, the Dragon King only providing support by keeping an eye on her and secretly igniting her sword for her attacks. The previous human characters cannot fight on their own, being {{One Hit Point Wonder}}s who need the help of their respective guardians (Lumen and Umbra, the Giant, and the Wolf) whenever they're in danger.

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* BreakingOldTrends:
** Compared to its spiritual predecessors (''VideoGame/TheLiarPrincessAndTheBlindPrince'', ''VideoGame/ARoseInTheTwilight'', and ''[[VideoGame/HotaruNoNikkiTheFireflyDiary htoL#NiQ: The Firefly Diary]]''), ''The Cruel King and the Great Hero'' lacks much of the darker and tragic aspects of the former adventures, making it a much more lighthearted affair. [[spoiler:This is especially notable with the ending being an unambiguously happy one instead of the often {{Bittersweet Ending}}s of its predecessors.]]
** Like its spiritual predecessors, the main bulk of the story of ''The Cruel King and the Great Hero'' involves a stronger mysterious creature (the Dragon King) helping a weaker human being (Yuu) achieve her goals. Unlike her predecessors, Yuu learns to fight on her own and even gains additional allies. All the previous human characters (Mion, Rose, and the Prince) can only rely on the creatures they befriended (Lumen and Umbra, the Giant, and the Wolf) and remain defenseless {{One Hit Point Wonder}}s throughout their games.

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BreakingOldTrends: Compared to its spiritual predecessors (''VideoGame/TheLiarPrincessAndTheBlindPrince'', ''VideoGame/ARoseInTheTwilight'', and ''[[VideoGame/HotaruNoNikkiTheFireflyDiary htoL#NiQ: The Firefly Diary]]''), ''The Cruel King and the Great Hero'' lacks much of the darker and tragic aspects of the former adventures, making it a much more lighthearted affair. [[spoiler:This is especially notable with the ending being an unambiguously happy one instead of the often {{Bittersweet Ending}}s of its predecessors.]]
** Like its spiritual predecessors, the main bulk of the story of ''The Cruel King and the Great Hero'' involves a stronger mysterious creature (the Dragon King) helping a weaker human being (Yuu) achieve her goals. Unlike her predecessors, Yuu learns to fight on her own and even gains additional allies. All the previous human characters (Mion, Rose, and the Prince) can only rely on the creatures they befriended (Lumen and Umbra, the Giant, and the Wolf) and remain defenseless {{One Hit Point Wonder}}s throughout their games.
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* ContrastingSequelCharacter: Much like her fellow human predecessors ([[VideoGame/HotaruNoNikkiTheFireflyDiary Mion]], [[VideoGame/ARoseInTheTwilight Rose]], and [[VideoGame/TheLiarPrincessAndTheBlindPrince the Prince]]), Yuu is a weaker compared to her guardian, the Dragon King. Unlike predecessors, Yuu is the only controllable character in the game and is capable of fighting monsters on her own, the Dragon King only providing support by keeping an eye on her and secretly igniting her sword for her attacks. The previous human characters cannot fight on their own, being {{One Point Wonder}}s who need the help of their respective guardians (Lumen and Umbra, the Giant, and the Wolf) whenever they're in danger.

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* BreakingOldTrends: Compared to its spiritual predecessors (''VideoGame/TheLiarPrincessAndTheBlindPrince'', ''VideoGame/ARoseInTheTwilight'', and ''[[VideoGame/HotaruNoNikkiTheFireflyDiary htoL#NiQ: The Firefly Diary]]''), ''The Cruel King and the Great Hero'' lacks much of the darker and tragic aspects of the former adventures, making it a much more lighthearted affair. [[spoiler:This is especially notable with the ending being an unambiguously happy one instead of the often {{Bittersweet Ending}}s of its predecessors.]]

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Compared to its spiritual predecessors (''VideoGame/TheLiarPrincessAndTheBlindPrince'', ''VideoGame/ARoseInTheTwilight'', and ''[[VideoGame/HotaruNoNikkiTheFireflyDiary htoL#NiQ: The Firefly Diary]]''), ''The Cruel King and the Great Hero'' lacks much of the darker and tragic aspects of the former adventures, making it a much more lighthearted affair. [[spoiler:This is especially notable with the ending being an unambiguously happy one instead of the often {{Bittersweet Ending}}s of its predecessors.]]]]
** Like its spiritual predecessors, the main bulk of the story of ''The Cruel King and the Great Hero'' involves a stronger mysterious creature (the Dragon King) helping a weaker human being (Yuu) achieve her goals. Unlike her predecessors, Yuu learns to fight on her own and even gains additional allies. All the previous human characters (Mion, Rose, and the Prince) can only rely on the creatures they befriended (Lumen and Umbra, the Giant, and the Wolf) and remain defenseless {{One Hit Point Wonder}}s throughout their games.
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* LighterAndSofter: While it has its moments of tragedy, ''The Cruel King and the Great Hero'' is undeniably a much more light-hearted affair, lacking the often dark and violent moments of ''[=htoL#NiQ=]'', ''A Rose in the Twilight'', and ''The Liar Princess and the Blind Prince''.
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* SadBattleMusic: The battles with [[spoiler:the Demon King]] have appropriately sad music with a lot of pianos and violins, given Yuu's connection to the boss.

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* SadBattleMusic: The battles with [[spoiler:the Demon King]] have appropriately [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0klvZRxLu9o appropriately]] [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jUZJ0_X_zkA sad music music]] with a lot of pianos pianos, woodwinds, and violins, given Yuu's connection to the boss.boss [[spoiler:as her father]].
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* HeroKiller: The flashback sequence in the game's credits show that [[spoiler:Arthur fatally injured both Yuu's parents.]]


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* MissingMom: While the tale about Yuu's Papa gets great focus, the topic of Yuu's mom isn't brought up in the main story [[spoiler:until the ending, as Yuu believes her LivingWeapon, or rather the Fountain Spirit who turned herself into it, is her mother. Fountain Spirit's protective behavior towards Yuu serves as {{Foreshadowing}}.]]
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* SpiritualSuccessor: To ''VideoGame/TheLiarPrincessAndTheBlindPrince'', sharing an art style and the theme of a scary dark creature assisting a white-haired human.
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* HappilyAdopted: Yuu adores the Dragon King and has no problems calling him "Dad". [[spoiler:When she finds out that becoming a great hero would mean having to defeat him, she breaks down into tears and refuses to go through with it.]]

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