Iyashikei, often translated as “healing”, is a concept in anime and manga that refers to calming works showing characters living peaceful, everyday lives intended to have a soothing effect on the audience. Chihiro Himukai Always Walks Away might appear to fall squarely in this genre. Honestly, it’s not the type of visual novel I usually seek out, […]
Many moons ago gamers were given the chance to walk around a recreation of Akihabara, strip vampires, and get involved in an Otaku mystery. That title was in fact the sequel to a cult hit which Marvelous have now localized and re-released outside of Japan. This is the tale of AKIBA’S TRIP: Hellbound & Debriefed. […]
Onigokko! is a 2011 visual novel from ALcot localized via JAST USA that sells itself as a modern-day fairytale. With heroines drawn from Japanese folklore and a dashing phantom thief as the leading man, the stage is set for magic, adventure, and of course love. But is Onigokko! more smooth criminal or bungling burglar? Let […]
Title Image Credits: Keito Sato (In White) Cas & Lux DiOSCURi (Twins) Nuki Chau (In Tanuki hoodie) Hanako Saiki (With eyepatch) Captain Redd Roze (In Pirate Uniform) VTubing has exploded in the English-speaking anime community over the past year. While it began long ago, the growth seemed to start off with translations of clips from the more popular members […]
There is something that goes hand in hand; quality shoot ‘em up action games and language breaking names. Mushihimesama has been out on PC for a while but dropped onto Nintendo E-Shop recently. Developed by the legendary CAVE, it’s worth checking out. So let’s dodge bullets and blow up some bugs. Does that Bug you […]
Jeanne at the Clocktower is a historical fantasy visual novel from Liar-soft localized by MangaGamer. The intriguing premise draws upon the life and history of Jeanne d’Arc (Joan of Arc) during the Hundred Years’ War between France and England. Given the abundance of visual novels with high school settings, it’s always exciting to take a […]
It is not often that I come across a game trailer that gives me goosebumps enough to make me immediately want to pick it up. Just from the trailer alone, with its shimmering visuals and moving vocals, I already anticipated Sumire to bring many feels. Available in English and Japanese, Sumire is an indie casual narrative-driven adventure game developed […]
Finding a new show to binge-watch is great, but sometimes you just want to play a game with your favorite anime characters. You want to dive into the world deeper and the only way to do that is to get your hands on a game that is based on your favorite anime! Yes, yes we […]
Disgaea 6 is the latest in this long-standing series of anime strategy RPGs. Travel between Netherworld as you chase down your foe and unravel the mystery around the God of Destruction. Not played a Disgaea title before? Don’t worry – it’s a standalone title. With a new cast and story, you might miss out on […]
Have a thing for blondes? You’ll enjoy Kinkoi: Golden Loveriche. There’s certainly more than that to it though. This title by Saga Planets has romance and comedy as you’d expect. What might surprise you is the darker turn it can take. Accidental Kidnapping Kinkoi: Golden Loveriche starts with our protagonist Ouro kidnapping a princess and […]