While "Obokozu" is not a standard Japanese term for Halloween, the is often referred to as the "Japanese Halloween" due to its focus on honoring ancestral spirits.
: It is identified as an episode or scene within a series titled " Trick or Treat " released in 2023.
: The blending of traditional Japanese culture (sumo) with Western holiday traditions (Halloween) might indicate an effort to bridge cultural gaps or attract a diverse audience.
: Incorporating "Trick or Treat" suggests an effort to engage a broader audience or create a festive atmosphere. This could be part of a strategy to promote sumo wrestling or a specific stable's events.
The "amateur 2023" release was rushed. The original Obokozu engine relied on a now-obsolete Japanese locale (Shift-JIS). When modern Western amateur developers tried to backport the "Trick or Treat" event, they inadvertently broke the stack.