Visual Novel News:
NekoNyan has made a number of announcements and updates at Otakon 2024. These included announcements of the following visual novels and fandiscs, along with project updates:
- Hatsuyuki Sakura White Graduation
- Hacking the Moon to Find My Goddess
- Futamata Renai Two Times the Trouble
- Happiness! Sakura Celebration
- Making Lovers First Blush
- Hold Me Tight All Night Onii-Chan!
- Renai Royale Victory Parade
- Koikari Love for Hire After Hours
Find the Article with the Full Details of each title here
A full remaster of one of the most popular visual novels is finally arriving this week! Fate/Stay Night Remastered tells the story of The Holy Grail War; an event that has famous figures from history serve masters with the goal to obtain the Holy Grail, which has the power to grant the wish of the one who holds it. You take on the role of Shirou Emiya and how he gets involved in this conflict.
Fate/Stay Night Remastered releases for Nintendo Switch and PC on August 8th.
Not only has the release date of Fate/Stay Night Remastered been announced, but Aniplex have also announced an upcoming remaster and localization of the sequel. Fate/Hollow Ataraxia REMASTERED is in development for Steam and Nintendo Switch.
Find the Announcement Trailer Here
Kimi ga Nozomu Eien, now titled Kimi ga Nozomu Eien: Enhanced Edition is now on Steam and people who backed the crowdfunding have been sent their Steam Keys. For everyone else, the release date has been announced as October 18th, 2024. In addition, it has been announced that the first chapter of “Kimi ga Nozomu Eien: Enhanced Edition will be implemented so that it can be played in “Muv-Luv: Dimensions”.
This is an all-ages version of Kimi ga Nozomu Eien and notably does not just remove the adult scenes, but also the entire Hotaru route.
Experience the visual novel that shook a generation. “Kimi ga Nozomu Eien” (The Eternity You Desire) comes to Steam in an enhanced edition, offering a poignant journey through love, loss, and the complexities of human relationships.
Idea Factory have provided an update on the release window of DATE A LIVE: Ren Dystopia. It will arrive on which will arrive on Steam in September 2024. The Steam release will include English and Chinese localization of 2 audio dramas (Natsumi Encounter and Origami Friendship) through a PDF and a short novel (Ren Masques) exclusive to the Deluxe Edition.
This next-generation boy-meets-girl story, written by Koushi Tachibana and illustrated by Tsunako, has garnered immense popularity both in Japan and overseas, selling over six million copies worldwide! The story of DATE A LIVE begins thirty years after Earth has been plagued by spacequakes. These calamities are triggered by the emergence of enigmatic entities known as Spirits. One day, an ordinary student named Shido Itsuka encounters a Spirit disillusioned with humanity. Shido’s sister, Kotori, reveals to him that he possesses the unique ability to seal Spirit’s powers away. However, the method is surprising. To seal a Spirit’s powers, he has to date her and make her fall for him! Shido resolves to do whatever it takes to protect the world and save them. He faces the Spirits with total sincerity as he navigates the various challenges that come his way.
More Visual Novel News
- Denpasoft have removed a number of titles and access for buyers who previously bought titles after contact from their bank
- PQube has announced Celestia: Chain of Fate will be released on Steam and Nintendo Switch on September 12th, 2024
- Suzukuri Dungeon: Karin in the Mountain, based on Koihime Musou’s character, has announced a Steam release date of August 21, 2024
- Utawarerumono: ZAN has announced an upcoming Steam release in 2025
- Unfaithful Wife: Ayano’s “Netorare Report” has released
Gaming News:
Announced back in 2020, we finally have a release window for Fate/EXTRA Record! This is a full remake of Fate/EXTRA, which was originally released on the PlayStation Portable in 2010, with the development of this remake being handled by Type-Moon Studio BB. The game is a dungeon crawler that also incorporates a deck-building combat system.
Fate/EXTRA Record arrives for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and PC in 2025.
Watch the trailer for Fate/EXTRA Record
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero got a brand-new trailer! This time around, we got a showcase of the Saiyan and Frieza sagas, along with revealing more characters that’ll be joining the game’s base roster.
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero launches for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC on October 11th.
Watch the Saiyan & Frieza saga trailer for Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero
Anime News:
It was only a matter of time, but Vocaloid superstar, Hatsune Miku is getting her first anime movie! Titled Gekijouban Project Sekai Kowareta SEKAI to Utaenai MIKU, the movie is an adaptation of the mobile game, Hatsune Miku: Colorful Stage. It tells the story of a high school girl named Ichika Hoshino as she discovers a unique version of Hatsune Miku in her mobile phone. This version of Miku is having issues reaching other people with her songs, so Ichika aims to help her reach more people through the power of music. The film is being worked on by P.A.WORKS, with the announcement being made through a short trailer and key visual.
Gekijouban Project Sekai Kowareta SEKAI to Utaenai MIKU arrives in Japanese theaters on January 17th, 2025. No Western release has been announced at this time.
Watch the announcement trailer for Gekijouban Project Sekai Kowareta SEKAI to Utaenai MIKU
The continuation of an anime adaptation of a Shonen Jump property has been confirmed! Undead Unluck is getting an hour-long special this Winter, with the announcement coming in the form of a short teaser trailer and a key visual for the special.
The Undead Unluck special will be airing in Winter 2025.
Watch the teaser trailer for the Undead Unluck special
Upcoming Releases:
A brand new game based on a popular anime adaptation is releasing this week! That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime ISEKAI Chronicles covers not only events from the original story but some brand new scenarios too. Build up your town and partake in action combat with allies from the original series.
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime ISEKAI Chronicles launches for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC on August 8th.
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