Kugayama Shiori’s Death Diary (Kugayama Shiori no Shinizama Techou) is the latest visual novel from developer Laplacian, and it’s one that sees the studio trying new things. The lead writer is Kazuki Fumi, known for the Criminal Border and 9-nine series, rather than Ono Wasabi, who was the main writer on Laplacian’s previous visual novels. It’s […]
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NICE TO MEET YOU, AGAIN – Walkthrough & Guide | Nandome ka no Hajimemashite
NICE TO MEET YOU, AGAIN (Nandome ka no Hajimemashite) includes a common route and multiple endings, including bad endings. This guide will inform you of the choices to access the various endings in this visual novel and explain the situation regarding the R18 patch. Adult Content If you have purchased the Steam version of NICE […]
NICE TO MEET YOU, AGAIN – Review | Nandome ka no Hajimemashite
NICE TO MEET YOU, AGAIN (Nandome ka no Hajimemashite), the latest work from Purplesoft, departs from the structure of longer multi-route stories like Kunado Chronicles and Aoi Tori to tell a shorter story focused on a single heroine. Given Purplesoft’s tendency to include a primary or true route, I hoped this structure would create an experience of […]
Interview with Pellet (Visual Novel Art Director/Lead Illustrator) | On Kugayama Shiori’s Death Diary
Kugayama Shiori’s Death Diary (Kugayama Shiori no Shinizama Techou) by Laplacian is a mystery visual novel with a striking visual style. This was overseen by Pellet, the art director and lead illustrator on this title. Pellet has worked on quite a few Laplacian titles and has been with the developer since their earliest title, Kimi […]
Interview with Hayashi Ryousuke (Visual Novel Director) | On Kugayama Shiori’s Death Diary
Visual novel developer Laplacian recently released Kugayama Shiori’s Death Diary (Kugayama Shiori no Shinizama Techou). The project was directed by Hayashi Ryousuke, who has worked in various capacities on titles for Laplacian titles such as Cyanotype Daydream and The Future Radio and the Artificial Pigeons, along with titles from other developers including Chronobox and Waning […]
Magical Princess – Review
Magical Princess is a raising simulator by Neotro Inc. based on publisher MAGI Inc’s board game series. In this game, you can raise your daughter by choosing classes, having her socialize with friends, and participating in other activities to raise her stats and guide her toward one of the over 50 potential endings. Will she […]
Rose Gun Days -Season 1- – Review
07th Expansion made quite a name for themselves thanks to the immense success of the When they Cry series (particularly with Higurashi and Umineko) back in the 2000s. However, Rose Gun Days, their first work to not feature the words “no Naku Koro ni” in the title, remained something of a comparatively obscure curiosity internationally, […]
Making*Lovers: First Blush – Review
Making*Lovers: First Blush (also known as HajiLove -Making * Lovers-) is a romcom visual novel by SMEE, who are known for their use of comedic banter. Despite the shared title, it acts as somewhat of a spiritual successor to Making*Lovers, rather than a direct sequel. This review is based on the full version, with the […]
Making*Lovers: First Blush – Walkthrough & Guide
Making*Lovers: First Blush (also known as HajiLove -Making * Lovers-) by SMEE includes a common route, which leads to a total of four heroine routes. This guide will inform you of the choices to access the various routes in this visual novel and explain the situation regarding the R18 patch. Adult Content If you have […]
Eve of the 12 Months – Review
Eve of the 12 Months (12 no Tsuki no Eve) is an adult romance visual novel developed by minori, a company known for titles such as ef – a fairy tale of the two, Trinoline, and the unfinished Supipara series. The story revolves around a group of friends who need to confront changes that start […]










