Kagami Games has officially announced HimaNatsu: Of Churches, Sunflowers, and Long Summers (Himawari no Kyoukai to Nagai Natsuyasumi) by Makura, the project previously teased to their Discord server members under the codename “Wildly Mysterious Project.” This visual novel is set to be released on September 10, 2026 in English, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese. It is planned to release via Steam and the JAST Store.
HimaNatsu: Of Churches, Sunflowers, and Long Summers released initially in 2013 and features a scenario by writers who’ve worked on titles such as Wonderful Everyday Down the Rabbit-Hole, ATRI -My Dear Moments-, H2O -FOOTPRINTS IN THE SAND-, and multiple Yuzusoft titles including DRACU-RIOT!
The visual novel will launch with a 720p resolution. An 18+ rated version will be available, with mosaic censorship.
At the time of publishing this article, the Steam page does not show English as a supported language. However, we have been informed that this will be added within a few days.
In related news, Kagami Games also confirmed that My (♂) Life as a Vampire’s Maid (♀) (Chinmai Kyuuketsuki no Ojou-sama ni Towareta Ore wa, Nyotaika Saserarete Juujun na Imouto Maid ni Choukyou Sareteshimau Sou Desu) by Studio Ubai Trans, which was previously announced, now has an official release date of August 14th, 2026. Read more on that in the announcement article.
Details from the publisher on the story and characters of HimaNatsu: Of Churches, Sunflowers, and Long Summers follow below:
For the first time since 2020 with their title ATRI -My Dear Moments-, Makura returns to the west with HimaNatsu: Of Churches, Sunflowers, and Long Summers, including major content written by SCA-DI, who wrote the scenario for Wonderful Everyday Down the Rabbit-Hole. HimaNatsu: Of Churches, Sunflowers, and Long Summers is planned to be released in 2026.
Upon learning that the church he was raised in is scheduled to close down, college student Yosuke Ashitaba returns to the rural fishing village of Oboshiro to spend one last summer break in the place he considers home.
There, Yosuke reunites with a handful of childhood friends, all fellow members of the children’s choir they were once a part of.
With the Oboshiro Choir Squad reunited, the group do their best to make their last summer together one they won’t forget.
Yomi Natsusaki (c.v. Kohri Natsuno)
Yosuke’s oldest friend. She works as a caretaker for the pet cemetery by the church. Tries to act like an older sister to everyone, but tends to get teased instead.
Hinazakura Nonohara (c.v. Saori Yukito)
A young girl taken in by the church who befriends Yosuke and the others. She gradually opens up to Yosuke and the others through their shared love of cats. Full of energy and never afraid to try new things.
Ruka Sagitsuki (c.v. Rino Kawashima)
A girl who wants to be Yosuke’s big sister, despite being younger than him. She’s reliable and has a good head on her shoulders, but can get a tad pushy when it comes to Yosuke.
Daiya Oboshiro (c.v. Aoi Kisaragi)
A refined young lady, and granddaughter of the village head. Shows extraordinary initiative, always charging ahead and figuring stuff out afterward. Her power to win over others makes her a first-class mood maker.
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