Hachigatsu no Cinderella Nine has shutdown after seven years of service

Akatsuki Games has officially confirmed that they will be closing down their long-running Japanese basketball simulation game, “Hachigatsu no Cinderella Nine.” This decision comes after the initial announcement about the end of its service. Over the course of seven years, this game spawned a novel, manga, and an anime adaptation, all of which were successful spin-offs.