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On her 40th Anniversary, Carmen Sandiego is Solving Crimes in Japan’s Cherry Blossom Festival

Authore: OliverUpdate:May 17,2025

On her 40th Anniversary, Carmen Sandiego is Solving Crimes in Japan’s Cherry Blossom Festival

Netflix and Gameloft have unveiled an exciting update for the Carmen Sandiego game, where the iconic character embarks on a mission in Japan during the stunning Cherry Blossom Festival. It's not a leisurely trip; Carmen is on a job. While locals revel in the Sakura season, Carmen dives into a thrilling new case at the Free FestiVILE event, a limited-time adventure running from April 7th to May 4th.

Carmen Sandiego Chases VILE during the Cherry Blossom Festival

The mission? Track down the culprits who've stolen the sacred Shinboku tree. Players will follow leads, piece together clues, and race against time to uncover the mastermind behind this daring theft. All this while immersed in the breathtaking Japanese landscapes, from Tokyo shrines to the iconic cherry blossoms. As a special touch, players can unlock a traditional happi coat for Carmen, replacing her signature red trenchcoat for this adventure.

Curious to see Carmen Sandiego in Japan's Cherry Blossom Festival? Take a look below:

It’s Carmen Sandiego’s 40th Anniversary This Year!

Fans of the series will be thrilled to learn that the original Rockapella theme song is making a comeback, featured in both the Standard and Deluxe Editions of the game. If you're familiar with the Netflix animated reboot, you'll notice the game draws heavily from it, with high-stakes missions, clever capers, and Carmen's mission to protect cultural treasures from crooks.

If you haven't yet explored the game and you have a Netflix subscription, now's the perfect time to download it from the Google Play Store. Remember, the cherry blossoms and this thrilling caper won't last forever!

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