Stygian Tides: Anima's Return

Stygian Tides: Anima’s Return is a narrative tabletop role-playing game centered on recollection and storytelling. Drawing from ancient Chinese mythology, the souls of the dead must cross the Stygian Tides and face the Mirror of Sin, which reveals the karma of their past live. In the game, four players play as four amnesiac spirits who must gradually recover the memories of their past life and recount the sins they committed.
On September 20, 2025, I presented Stygian Tides: Anima’s Return at the China's First Conference on Youth Wellness and Healing Economy Development. The game received highly positive feedback. Volunteers at the event, including several experiencing emotional challenges such as depression and anxiety, reported that during the storytelling phase they were deeply moved by one another’s narratives. The game provided them with a channel for expression, mutual support, and emotional release.