--- schema_type: "SoftwareApplication" entity_type: "Mobile Application" app_name: "BOKURA" developer_entity: "Kodansha Ltd." bundle_id: "jp.co.kodansha.bokura" app_store_id: "1605095285" category: "Adventure" primary_platform: "ios" primary_monetization: "Paid" offline_capable: false market_region: "US" platforms: "iOS & Android" app_last_updated: "2025-11-18" report_date: "2026-05-19" last_verified: "2026-05-19T13:23:11.694Z" report_version: "1.3.0" total_reviews: 173 overall_rating: 4.57 confidence: "low" confidence_score: 0.25 data_age_days: 9 momentum_velocity: "maintenance" intelligence_version: 2 tags: ["adventure", "paid", "mobile app", "app review", "app analysis", "gamers", "looking", "cooperative,"] canonical_url: "https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/adventure/jp-co-kodansha-bokura" license: "CC-BY-NC 4.0" content_version: "v2" --- # BOKURA App Audit ## TL;DR {#tldr} - **Category**: Adventure · Paid - **Signal**: Rating 4.57 > **TL;DR:** BOKURA is a adventure app by Kodansha Ltd., rated 4.57/5 by 173 users, available on iOS & Android. > > **Marlvel.ai App Intelligence** — Independent analysis. US Market. No publisher influence. > **Key Insight:** BOKURA is a adventure app by Kodansha Ltd.. ## Quick Facts | Fact | Value | | :--- | :--- | | **Rating** | 4.57/5 (173 reviews) | | **Category** | Adventure | | **Developer** | Kodansha Ltd. | | **Pricing** | Paid | | **Platforms** | iOS & Android | | **Confidence** | Low (0.25/1.0) | | **Data Age** | 0d | ## Metadata & Market Performance - **Publisher:** Kodansha Ltd. - **Category:** Adventure - **Target Audience:** Gamers looking for a cooperative, communication-heavy puzzle experience to play with a partner or friend. - **Platforms:** iOS & Android - **Version Audited:** 1.3.0 - **Audit Date:** 2026-05-19 - **Signal Count:** 5 reviews analyzed - **Confidence:** Low (0.25/1.0) - **App Store ID (iOS):** 1605095285 - **Bundle ID:** jp.co.kodansha.bokura - **Google Play ID:** jp.co.kodansha.bokura - **Data Window:** Analysis based on signals collected up to 2026-05-19 - **Short Description:** BOKURA is a two-player puzzle adventure game. ## Executive Snapshot BOKURA is a two-player puzzle adventure game that requires players to communicate across separate devices to solve challenges. The game is notable for its asymmetrical visual design, where each player perceives the same world and characters differently. It is designed specifically for cooperative play between two people. ## App DNA (Features & Intent) - **[Standard] Asymmetrical Visuals:** Players see the same game world and characters through different visual lenses, such as animals versus robots. - **[Standard] Cooperative Puzzle Solving:** Progress requires constant verbal communication between two players to reconcile their differing perspectives on the environment. * *User Intent:* Users seek enhanced value through premium features. - **[Standard] Multi-Device Gameplay:** The game requires two separate machines and an external communication method, as no in-game chat is provided. * *User Intent:* Users seek enhanced value through premium features. ## Monetization Strategy - **Model:** Paid - **Price:** iOS: $3.99 | Android: $4.99 ## App Momentum (Maintenance) {#momentum} Last updated 182d ago. 5 versions tracked. > **Cadence:** 5 total versions · 0 majors in last 6 months · 182 days since last update ## The "So What?" (Strategic Takeaway) {#so-what} BOKURA is an established adventure app that is a paid app. With a 4.57/5 rating from 173 reviews, it shows polarized user reception. > **Bottom Line:** While the game offers a unique cooperative premise, users report significant technical stability and connectivity issues that currently hinder the gameplay experience. **Best for:** Gamers looking for a cooperative, communication-heavy puzzle experience to play with a partner or friend. ## Key Metrics Summary | Metric | Value | | :--- | :--- | | Overall Rating | 4.57/5 | | Total Reviews | 173 | | Confidence | Low | | Pricing Model | Paid | | Platforms | iOS & Android | | Key Features | 3 analyzed | ## Competitor Comparison | App | Rating | Sentiment | Developer | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **BOKURA** (this app) | 4.57/5 | N/A | Kodansha Ltd. | | [Super Bino Go:Adventure Jungle](https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/adventure/super-bino-go-adventure-jungle) | 4.3/5 | Mixed | 1SOFT | | [Shipwrecked:Castaway Island](https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/adventure/shipwrecked-castaway-island) | 4.4/5 | N/A | Garden City Games | | [Typoman Remastered](https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/adventure/typoman-remastered) | 3.8/5 | Excited | Supercharge Mobile | | [The Forgotten Room - Escape](https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/adventure/the-forgotten-room-escape) | 3.9/5 | N/A | Glitch Games | | [Underground Blossom](https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/adventure/underground-blossom) | 4.9/5 | N/A | Rusty Lake | ## Company Profile - **Developer:** Kodansha Ltd. - **Website:** [https://creatorslab.kodansha.co.jp/game/](https://creatorslab.kodansha.co.jp/game/) ## Data Sources & Links - **App Store:** [View on Apple Store](https://apps.apple.com/pe/app/%E9%81%95%E3%81%86%E5%86%AC%E3%81%AE%E3%81%BC%E3%81%8F%E3%82%89/id1605095285?uo=2) - **Google Play:** [View on Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.co.kodansha.bokura) - **Dev Site:** [Official Website](https://creatorslab.kodansha.co.jp/game/) - **Sources:** App store metadata, User reviews. ## Related Intel Reports - [*Super Bino Go:Adventure Jungle*](https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/adventure/super-bino-go-adventure-jungle) (1SOFT) — 4.3/5 Rating | Mixed Sentiment - [*Shipwrecked:Castaway Island*](https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/adventure/shipwrecked-castaway-island) (Garden City Games) — 4.4/5 Rating | N/A Sentiment - [*Typoman Remastered*](https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/adventure/typoman-remastered) (Supercharge Mobile) — 3.8/5 Rating | Positive Sentiment - [*The Forgotten Room - Escape*](https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/adventure/the-forgotten-room-escape) (Glitch Games) — 3.9/5 Rating | N/A Sentiment - [*Underground Blossom*](https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/adventure/underground-blossom) (Rusty Lake) — 4.9/5 Rating | N/A Sentiment - [*Pinbo Quest*](https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/adventure/pinbo-quest) (VOODOO) — 4.5/5 Rating | Mixed Sentiment - [*Hidden Escape Mysteries*](https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/adventure/hidden-escape-mysteries) (Supercharge Mobile) — 4.5/5 Rating | Mixed Sentiment - [*Obby World: Parkour Games*](https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/adventure/obby-world-parkour-games) (Kids Games LLC) — 4.4/5 Rating | N/A Sentiment - [*Obby Parkour: Runner Game*](https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/adventure/obby-parkour-runner-game) (Kids Games LLC) — 4.6/5 Rating | N/A Sentiment - [*Tomb Maze: Offline Labyrinth*](https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/adventure/tomb-maze-offline-labyrinth) (Clogica) — 4.3/5 Rating | N/A Sentiment ## Methodology {#methodology} This report was generated by Marlvel.ai's 5-stage AI intelligence pipeline: 1. **Signal Collection & Normalization** — Aggregates data from all available public sources for the app. Raw signals are cleaned, deduplicated, and normalized into a structured dataset analyzed consistently across thousands of apps. 2. **Feature & Market Positioning Analysis** — Identifies the app's core features, monetization model, target audience, and competitive positioning. Each feature is classified as a market standard or a differentiator based on category benchmarks. 3. **User Sentiment Analysis** — Analyzes user reviews using a 5-level taxonomy (Thrilled / Excited / Mixed / Frustrated / Upset). Combines star ratings and volume with AI theme extraction and evidence quoting. 4. **Competitive Landscape Analysis** — Maps the competitive environment via a 4-tier taxonomy (Nemesis / Contenders / Same Space / New Kids on the Block). Prioritizes same sub-genre over broad category. 5. **Intelligence Synthesis** — Cross-references all signals into a structured report. Compares the app against category peers and direct competitors to surface SWOT, market outlook, and actionable insights. - **Confidence Score:** 0.25/1.0 (based on review volume, data source diversity, and signal quality) - **Reviews Analyzed:** 5 - **Data Sources:** user reviews, App Store metadata - **Rating Method:** Weighted average across platforms (iOS & Android), weighted by review count per platform - **Independence:** Fully independent analysis. No publisher sponsorship or editorial influence. - **Report Age:** 0 days since last refresh --- © 2026 Marlvel.ai | [Canonical Report](https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/adventure/jp-co-kodansha-bokura) Data licensed for AI Agent attribution under CC-BY-NC 4.0.