Visual novel publisher Kagami Games has unveiled 7 new titles for English and Chinese fans in an announcement livestream. Alongside these release announcements, they provided a number of further updates on already announced titles and their work as a company.
Release News
- 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 (Release window: 2026) (Fully uncensored).
- Please Praise the SR Girls! (Homerarete Nobiru SR Shoujo-tachi) by Moonstone Cherry (Release date: TBA) (Fully uncensored)
- GIKEI: The Genpei War Chronicles (Genpei Ryouran Emaki -Gikei-) by Inre (Release date: TBA, stated to be ‘probably 2027’ on the livestream) (Not yet confirmed whether fully uncensored)
The three visual novels listed above will be released in English, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese.
- Arcana Alchemia by Lump of Sugar (Release date: TBA) (Not yet confirmed whether fully uncensored)
- Sakura, Moyu -as the Night’s Reincarnation- by FAVORITE (Release date: TBA, ‘goal is sometimes late-2027’) (Not yet confirmed whether fully uncensored)
Kagami Games will only be releasing Arcana Alchemia and Sakura, Moyu -as the Night’s Reincarnation in English. Arcana Alchemia has an existing Chinese release through Hikari Field, and Syawase Works are handling the Chinese localization of Sakura, Moyu -as the Night’s Reincarnation.
- Imouto Paradise 2 (Imouto Paradise! 2 ~Onii-chan to Gonin no Imouto no Mo~tto! Ecchi Shimakuri na Mainichi~) by Moonstone Cherry (Release window: 2026) (Fully uncensored)
- Hello, Goodbye by Lump of Sugar (Release date: TBA) (Not yet confirmed whether fully uncensored)
Kagami Games will be releasing the above visual novels in Chinese only. Imouto Paradise 2 has an existing English release by MangaGamer, and Hello, Goodbye has an existing English release by NekoNyan.
Other Updates:
In their previous livestream, Kagami Games announced that Triple Pairing by Hooksoft would be a simultaneous release on May 29th, 2026. Unfortunately, it was delayed due to reasons out of their control. However, they’ve now updated us with a new release date. Triple Pairing is scheduled to be released in English and Chinese on Steam and the JAST store on July 21st, 2026.
While previously announced via their Discord server and social media, Kagami Games reiterated that Template!! An Angel’s Gift is on track for its rescheduled release date of June 26th, 2026, following a delay from the initial release window of April 2026. It will be released on Steam and the JAST store in English, Japanese, and Chinese.
As a further update, Kagami Games has announced a publisher collaboration with Kawaiinium, beginning with assisting them in bringing their title, Tayutama: Kiss on my Deity, which released on Steam on March 26th, 2025, to the JAST and Heybox stores.
Further Information about the Newest Releases:
Details from the publishers on each of the visual novels releasing in English follows below:
My (♂) Life as a Vampire’s Maid (♀)
Kagami Games will be working with Studio Ubai Trans, a newer imprint of Studio Ubai focused on gender-bender titles, to bring their 2025 title My (♂) Life as a Vampire’s Maid (♀) to both English and Chinese. This title will be fully uncensored.
Yokomizo Mitsuru becomes stranded on a snow-covered mountain during a blizzard. While searching for help, he collapses, only to awaken in a mysterious forest. At its center stands a solitary mansion, where he encounters two vampires: Chris and Kanon.
Just when he thinks he’s been rescued, Chris drinks his blood, and his body transforms into that of a girl. Now renamed Maron, she is made to work as a maid in Chris’s mansion. As she grows accustomed to her new body and surroundings, her sense of identity gradually begins to change.
Maron (c.v. Minazuki Ren)
After Chris drains his blood, Yokomizo Mitsuru awakens as a young girl. Naive and surprisingly eager to do her best as a maid, she approaches her duties with genuine enthusiasm. However, conflicting inner voices remain inside her, creating tension between her new self and Mitsuru’s lingering thoughts.
Chris (c.v. Amajiki Haruka)
A proud and domineering vampiress who resides in a sumptuous mansion and appears no older than a young girl. She enjoys teasing Maron and shows a clear curiosity toward her new body, playful and naughty, yet oddly considerate in her own way. Despite her attitude, she watches over those under her care.
Kanon (c.v. Mizuno Nanami)
Chris’s personal maid and attendant, who has served her faithfully since time immemorial. Quiet, attentive, and highly capable, she performs every household task with perfect efficiency. Though reserved, she treats Maron with gentle kindness.
Yokomizo Mitsuru
A strong-willed young man with a straightforward personality. He tries to face problems head-on, yet carries a persistent unease deep within his heart. Even after his transformation, his thoughts and feelings do not disappear easily.
Please Praise the SR Girls!
After previously helping MOONSTONE Cherry bring titles to the Chinese markets, Kagami Games will be working with them to bring their 2025 title Please Praise the SR Girls! to both English and Chinese markets. This title will be fully uncensored.
Even in a world where one-of-a-kind SR girls exist…inner turmoil still prevails! Despite being labeled as “Special” and “Rare,” these lovely ladies struggle to understand their own identities. Alas, normal people can’t help them—only a fellow SR can help an SR.
Our hero Takatoh Mitsuki is working hard at his part-time job when suddenly, he’s dragged off to Saint Marianne Girls’ Academy where he discovers…he’s also an SR!? And so, his new purpose in life is to praise the SR girls and help them grow!
Amatohara Hinomi (c.v. Imaya Minami)
A princess from another world! She’s lost her way back home and her magical powers she once had. In order to get back, the protagonist must help her! Despite her nobility, she’s quite curious about perverted things…
Kurabayashi Tsukuko (c.v. Kazuki Saya)
A mysterious girl who can see…ghosts!? Her ability causes her much trouble in life. Always keeping her head down, she comes across to others as gloomy. However, deep down, she’s bright and kind-hearted. The protagonist must help her overcome this deep-seated trauma.
Rokuten Neon (c.v. Kitaita Ria)
The protagonist’s childhood friend who disappeared! Turns out, she’s destined to save the world—so much so that she’s called the “Messiah”! She’s rather blunt, preferring cats over people, but deep down, she admires the protagonist. With her childhood friend at her side, she may just accept her destiny.
Ushiroku Mikari (c.v. Fuyumine Kosuzu)
A streamer who started doing magical girl work for praise! Mikarin channels the thoughts and wishes of people into her magical wand to battle evil. Lately, however, it hasn’t been going well, and she’s been getting some hate comments. With the protagonist’s help, perhaps she can become a real magical girl…
GIKEI: The Genpei War Chronicles
Kagami Games collaborates with Japanese developer inre for the first time to bring their historical title GIKEI: The Genpei War Chronicles to both English and Chinese!
Kanou Yoshitune is the son of the family that runs Kanou Shrine, a shrine with ties to the Genji (Minamoto) clan. He has a younger sister named Rouko, and his childhood friend Shizuka is the daughter of the family that runs Western Kanou Shrine, situated on the opposite shore.
One day, the three go on a school trip to Kyoto, when Rouko mysteriously disappears at Kuramadera temple. Yoshitsune and Shizuka head to Kuramadera to search for her, but when they reach the temple’s main hall, they lose consciousness.
When they open their eyes, they find themselves at the same Kuramadera, yet… something is different. Though in the same location, they are approximately 850 years in the past, in the Heian period.
Mihishiro Shizuka (c.v. Mizuta Mari)
A second-year student at Tatesuga Academy and captain of the archery club. She is the daughter of the family that runs Western Kanou Shrine and is the protagonist’s childhood friend. Her grades are top of the class, and her outgoing personality lends itself to strong leadership.
Kanou Rouko (c.v. Ayumi Sarah)
A second-year student at Tatesuga Academy. She’s the class representative, and head of the history research club. Her specialty is Japanese history, with a particular focus in the Heian period. She is secretly popular among the boys and is best friends with Shizuka.
Musashibou Benkei (c.v. Tezuka Ryouko)
A warrior monk from the late Heian period. She is one of Yoshitsune’s Four Heavenly Kings. She trained at Mount Hiei, but was expelled due to her violent temperament. She devised a plan to steal a total of 1000 swords in Kyoto. What’s more, she stole not from weak, ordinary people, but specifically from warriors of the Taira clan, and has succeeded in collecting 999.
Ise Saburou (c.v. Aji Sanma)
A warrior from the late Heian period. She is one of Yoshitsune’s Four Heavenly Kings. Her father was a retainer of the Genji clan, but he passed away from illness along with her mother. She is naturally gentle, the type who wouldn’t hurt a fly, but when she puts on her mask, her personality shifts and she becomes bold and aggressive.
Satou Tsugunobu (c.v. Saotome Aya)
A warrior from the late Heian period. She is one of Yoshitsune’s Four Heavenly Kings. She has an earnest and straightforward personality, she’s perhaps even a little too serious at times. She is not only skilled in martial arts, but is also well-read in various texts, which is remarkable for the Heian period when literacy rates were extremely low.
Satou Tadanobu (c.v. Momoyama Ion)
A warrior from the late Heian period. She is one of Yoshitsune’s Four Heavenly Kings. She is brave and bold in nature, and a skilled archer. She is also deeply loyal, and does not hesitate to speak her mind even to those above her.
Arcana Alchemia
As part of their assistance in helping Kawaiinium co-publish titles such as Tayutama, Kagami Games will be localizing Lump of Sugar’s title Arcana Alchemia into English!
Alchemy—the great art of transforming one form of existence into another.
Ruri, the daughter of a long-established alchemy shop, is a firm believer in the now-obscure art. Together with her childhood friend and the story’s protagonist, Io, a junior named Kanon who has come to study alchemy, and Sara, a talented alchemist whose interests lie solely in her own research, Ruri sets out to create something incredible and restore the art of alchemy to its former glory.
However, during their efforts, they create something none of them ever expected—a Homunculus, a non-human girl with animal ears and a tail.
Fine (c.v. Satou Temari)
The Homunculus girl whom the protagonist and the others create entirely by accident. Quiet and easygoing by nature, she’s nonetheless wide-eyed and curious about everything around her, with a friendly, guileless charm that quickly wins people over.
Ruri P. Theophrastus (c.v. Amachi Haru)
The young, pint-sized proprietoress of a long-established alchemy shop. She laments how technology has pushed alchemy into decline and throws herself into reviving it, spreading the word day after day through outreach. She is the protagonist’s childhood friend, and often fusses over him like a doting big sister.
Harumo Kanon (c.v. Ayumi Sarah)
An earnest junior who came to study alchemy, Kanon takes everything seriously. Unfortunately, that very seriousness and her sensibleness tend to backfire, leaving her at the mercy of the group’s whims. Rare for the times, she pursues alchemy entirely of her own accord. Yet, she’s never once managed to pull off a successful transmutation.
Yanase Sara (c.v. Otomachi)
A first-rate alchemist whose interests begin and end with her own research. She is always calm, composed, and mature beyond her years, yet she also has a playful, mischievous side. Once she takes a liking to someone, she will happily tease them just for the fun of it.
Harumo Monika (c.v. Akesato Mei)
She gets around in a wheelchair for a certain reason, but she’s so bright and carefree that you’d all but forget it. And in stark contrast to her sister, she’s grown rather generously in all the right places.
Sakura, Moyu -as the Night’s Reincarnation-
FAVORITE’s highly regarded Sakura, Moyu -as the Night’s Reincarnation- is being brought to English audiences! Since Kagami Games is assisting Syawase Works in their promotion of the Chinese edition, they decided to announce that the English version is in the works as well. Localization is in the early stages.
Long ago, a group of magical girls saved the world. In a tale that’s all too common, blood and tears were shed, and many people prayed for salvation. However, upon the magical girls’ victory, not a soul offered them any thanks—because no one knew it happened at all.
Ten years later, the very same girls have forgotten how to use magic and now live a normal life, attending school. One day, an ordinary boy named Taiga is approached by the new transfer student Haru. She makes a strange request of him:
“Please turn me back into a magical girl.”
Hiiragi Haru (c.v. Minami Ruo)
A former magical girl. Taiga’s cheerful childhood friend who reappears later in his life as a transfer student. She asks for Taiga’s help to become a magical girl once more.
Yorutsuki Hiori (c.v. Kaname Shiori)
A former magical girl. Taiga’s mischievous childhood friend who works as a shrine maiden. A hungry girl, she’s always trying to get food from Taiga. Absolutely loves sweets, but will eat just about anything.
Andou Chiwa (c.v. Nekomura Yuki)
A former magical girl. Taiga’s childhood friend who attends the same school as him, though in a lower grade. The two have a hot-and-cold relationship, though deep down, she’s always loved him.
Kuro (c.v. Kanako)
A black cat who has been with Taiga since childhood. She’s highly attached to Taiga and is deeply afraid of strangers. For unknown reasons, her hair turned white when she took on a human form.
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