The protagonist of the game was originally going to be a fox, but Studio 4°C said foxes have a trickster vibe in Japan, so they created Lucky, a calico ninja cat.
One of the reasons why Lucky is a calico cat is because the creators of the game wanted a female protagonist, and most calico cats are female.
The arcade in Tanooki City has references to other interactive Google Doodles.
This game was made to celebrate the Olympics of 2021.
The color of the lanterns in Tanooki City change color to match the winning team.