Visual Novel News:
The crowdfunding page for Kimi Ga Nozumu Eien’s remaster (also known as Rumbling Hearts) is now up and is scheduled to open at 22:00 on October 21, 2023 (JST) will run until 23:59 (JST) on December 29, 2023. It’s expected to only contain Japanese language at launch, with English added in a later update. An all-ages version is mentioned, but no announcement has been made regarding an adult patch yet.
Find the Crowdfunding Page Here and Further Information Here.
Having teased it previously with keen-eyed fans almost immediately identifying it, Shiravune have now officially announced the upcoming release date of Announcing My Slow Life with the Princess Knight and Her Devoted Handmaiden by Waffle. Shiravune have described it as having a much lighter tone than the developer’s well-known Eden’s Ritter series, instead taking inspiration from light novels. It will be released on Steam and Johren in 2023.
Garland used to be a formidable adventurer… But then he was betrayed and left for dead. Now he has a reputation as the Dragon Survivor and no one left in the world he can rely on. When he brings two beautiful servants into his life to tend his wounds, will he learn to open his heart again?
Nope Nope Nope Nope Nurses has now been launched on Steam, Johren, JAST USA and other storefronts.
The thrilling final installment of Dark One!’s hit visual novel series! Hapless protagonist Yamada is once again at the mercy of the tender depredations of the world’s worst staff of nurses… and this time, it’s up close and personal with the ruthless Head Nurse who dominates all the rest!
In other Shiravune news, pre-orders for Criminal Border 1st Offence, Destiny Star Girlfriend, and Tenioha! Mami’s Little Sub are now available on JASTUSA and MangaGamer stores. Destiny Star Girlfriend will be launching this week on the 19th October, 2023.
Criminal Border 1st Offence
Destiny Star Girlfriend
Tenioha! Mami’s Little Sub
ebi-hime has released Fragile Feelings on Steam and Itch.io. Described as a sweet, slow burn yuri visual novel about a shy teacher and a gothic school nurse, this visual novel is loosely inspired by Innocent Grey’s Flowers series. An 18+ patch (adult.rpa) can be downloaded on Itch.io.
Ann Clements is terminally ill. Born with an inoperable tumour in her temple, numerous doctors told her during her childhood that she wouldn’t survive into her adulthood. Ann’s parents, regarding their frail and sickly young daughter as a hindrance, sent her away to a fancy all-girls’ boarding school, St Cecilia’s, located in the countryside at an early age to get rid of her. Ann’s future looked like a bleak, desolate thing – but, by some miracle, she survived much longer than expected. At the age of nineteen, Ann now works at St Cecilia’s as an assistant teacher, while having no plans, goals, or dreams. What can she hope to accomplish, after all, when her life might suddenly come to a close? Ann’s job is fulfilling enough, but the monotony of her daily routine isn’t enough to satisfy her. As her twentieth birthday approaches, Ann’s desire to experience more of the world beyond St Cecilia’s walls increases… And then Ann meets St Cecilia’s new nurse, Asaba Kohaku. What will happen between the two women next…?
Dramatic Create have announced that Amairo Chocolate by cabbage soft will be released on the Nintendo Switch in 2024 in English, Japanese, and other languages. This café themed visual novel includes art by Shiratama, so if you enjoyed Sugar Sweet Temptation for the visuals, you may enjoy this.
Sekai Project have already released this visual novel on PC, which you can find on Denpasoft (adult version) or Steam.
Autumn. With the leaves just starting to change color, a boy arrives at Yunagi Village. The first person he meets is a girl handing out flyers — a cute, cat-eared waitress. “P-Please come to Cafe Setaria! We hope to see you!” Guided in by the waitress, he enters the shop and encounters another like-eared girl. Thinking his reaction to her was strange, she asks the boy: “Can you, perhaps, see these ears?” The girls were in fact therianthropes, she said. Normal humans couldn’t see their ears and tails. Now that he knows their secret, the boy is roped into working together with them at the cafe. He’ll soon discover all the strange and interesting difference between their races. Just another day at the Cafe Setaria.
Our Life: Now & Forever is currently on Kickstarter. It was funded within the first hour including the only stretch goal posted at the time, though more have since been added. It continues to quickly increase in funding. A demo is available on the store page.
A paper airplane, two new neighbors, four autumns, and a one of a kind life. Create an experience that’s all your own in this near-fully customizable, choice-heavy story where you grow from childhood to adulthood.
More Visual Novel News
- Ghost Girl Ghussy: XXXL Edition is releasing on Steam on the 20th October, 2023
- The Kickstarter for the VenusBlood Gaia VBHI Fandiscs for Julia and Liese go live on the 19th October, 2023
- Chronotopia: Second Skin is now available on Steam and Itch.io
- Sekai/Subete has been delayed until the 27th October, 2023
- Sakura Alien has been released on Nintendo Switch. It can also be found on Steam.
- The R18 patch is now available for Cerulean Days
Gaming News:
With a major PlayStation 5 exclusive finally releasing this week, Sony is riding the momentum by announcing a brand new model of their latest console! This new slimmer model of the PS5 is the same console, but in a smaller package; 30% smaller, to be exact. The disc version of the console will also be 18% lighter, with the digital version being 24% lighter respectively. The biggest addition is for the digital version of the console, as you’ll be able to purchase an optional Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive in the future.
The PlayStation 5 Slim model will be released in the US this November.
We finally got a ton of new information on Bandai Namco’s next anime fighting game: Jujutsu Kaisen Cursed Clash! This game will focus on two vs. two combat and will cover the events from the hit anime adaptation. In a brand new trailer, it has been confirmed that character customization will be included, and we got our first look into the game’s story mode. To round out the announcements, we finally have word of when the game will be released.
Jujutsu Kaisen Cursed Clash launches for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC on February 2nd, 2024.
Watch the release date announcement trailer for Jujutsu Kaisen Cursed Clash
Anime News:
A brand new Dragon Ball anime series has been announced, but it might not be what you expect. Announced at New York Comic Con, Dragon Ball Daima is a new series with the assistance of series creator, Akira Toriyama. The general premise looks to make all the characters in the series younger and the series will be celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Dragon Ball franchise.
Dragon Ball Daima will premiere in Fall 2024.
Watch the announcement trailer for Dragon Ball Daima
Speaking of Toei Animation, their latest movie may be releasing at the end of this month, but it finally has confirmed a Western release! Digimon Adventure 02 The Beginning is the sequel to Digimon LAST EVOLUTION Kizuna and will be focusing on the exploits of the characters from the second Digimon series. This new movie will be receiving a full English dub and will be screening in US theaters on November 8th. If you’re interested in the original Japanese dub, you’re in luck, as that will be screened on November 9th.
Watch the English dubbed trailer for Digimon Adventure 02 The Beginning
Upcoming Releases:
The next big PlayStation 5 exclusive is releasing this week and it stars one of the most famous superheroes of all time! Spider-Man 2 has you playing as both Peter Parker and Miles Morales with a brand new story, new gameplay mechanics, and the inclusion of a mysterious black suit.
Spider-Man 2 releases exclusively for PlayStation 5 on October 20th.
Super Mario is returning to 2D platforming with this latest Switch title! Super Mario Bros. Wonder takes the tried-and-tested formula of Mario platformers but with a new twist in the form of the Wonder Flower power-up, which dramatically changes how the levels are played.
Super Mario Bros. Wonder launches exclusively for Nintendo Switch on October 20th.
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