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ToHeart releases on June 26 • 3D opening • Event CGs are replaced by cinematic 3D scenes • No new routes, no mini games from the PS1 version • Currently no plans for ToHeart 3 • ToHeart 2 remake is possible if ToHeart sells well Steam, Switch.

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Togainu no Chi True Blood is coming to Steam A port of the PS2 version that included an exclusive route for a completely new character voiced by Kamiya Hiroshi.

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[Official TL] Harumade, Kururu is out A hard sci-fi about a mysterious empty world with a tower stretched into the depths of the sky. Some important information ⬇️

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[Official TL] Geminism is out The first game from the Sayonara o Oshiete team in 22 years. Two pairs of twins war for love, life, and limb beneath the curtain of a dark Tokyo night. Written by Asahi, the mangaka of Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Oni.

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[Official TL] Criminal Border: 3rd offence is out The third entry in the four-part series from the creators of 9-nine-.

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Black Cyc announces Gore Screaming Show Renewal Edition The first project in 6 years. The scenario will be revised, and the artwork, voices, songs, and videos will be fully redone. Release date TBA. There will be a crowdfunding campaign.

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[Official TL] Visual Arts announces AIR The first official translation of the second game by Maeda Jun and Key. This release is based on the latest console port, featuring an additional story chapter as well as retouched high-definition visuals and CG coloring. March 5.

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F&C announces Pia Carrot e Youkoso!! AW A new entry in the classic romantic comedy series which celebrates its 30th anniversary next year. The previous game came out in 2009 with an otome spin-off in 2014. All ages, isekai, crowdfunding. Release date TBA.

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lesson - first details From the creators of Room No.9. Six months after Kento’s second release from a juvenile detention center, he collides with a car and suffers severe injuries. The car’s owner takes pity on him, offering a place to stay until he heals (1/2) June 2025.

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Grisaia Phantom Trigger TV anime commemoration artwork Artist: Hiroe Rei (Black Lagoon, Re:Creators)

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[Official TL] PRIMAL×HEARTS and PRIMAL×HEARTS2 are out on Steam The translations of two romantic stories from the team behind Study § Steady originally came out in 2021.

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[Official TL] Kagami Games announces Putrika 1st.cut A melancholic doujin game created by the Meikei no Lupercalia team. It follows the mad love of an amnesiac girl amidst the witch-hunting full of false charges and innocent victims. Release date TBA (May according to the PV).

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CloverGAME announces Surechigau Kyoudai no Kowareru Rinrikan Twin siblings grow apart due to a misunderstanding, yet they hope to rebuild their bond Scenario: Katahito, Miyake Toshishige (Uchi wa Mou, Enki Dekinai) Artist: Sawayaka Samehada (Uchi wa Mou, Enki Dekinai) March 28

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Kenkou Land announces TIMEMOON A new game from the creators of MAMIYA and Lemures Blue no Gozen 2 Ji follows a cab driver on the moon. It is a time‐travel mystery about the president's assassination. Release date TBA.

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[Official TL] Hentai Prison releases on March 4 The latest game from the creators of Nukitashi. Thrown into prison for an act of self-expression, protagonist Shuichiro must confront both a violent system and his own actions—or else try to find happiness on the inside.

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Tokimeki Memorial ~forever with you~ releases on May 8 Konami's influential dating sim celebrates its 30th anniversary. The remaster features switchable character illustrations (new or original). Switch only.

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[Fan TL] Time Travelers is out A Level-5 game by Ishii Jirou, the director of 428 and producer of the first Zero Escape. The story takes place in the same world as 428. The Fan Translators International team translated the 3DS version.

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[Official TL] Gensou Manège is out An otome game developed by MAGES. Emma fights to reawaken her magical powers in order to aid a unique cast of characters, all of whom are trapped inside a travelling amusement park. Steam, Switch.

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[Official TL] Masquerade is out The debut game by PIL/SLASH, created by the team behind Rakuen Yuki (a BL game from Alice Soft). A group of hostages faces a terrifying descent into depravity. Can Numata make it out unscathed?

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[Official TL] Criminal Border: 3rd offence and Geminism release on February 18 and 19, respectively Geminism is a game by the team behind Sayonara o Oshiete, written by Asahi (Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Oni manga). 3rd offence is a part of the series by Kazuki Fumi (9-nine-).

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Bustafellows worldwide sales top 150,000 copies This otome game blends dangerous romance with murder mystery and features illustrations by Sumeragi Kohaku (Musicus, Doukyuusei remake, Nanairo Reincarnation). The team previously reported reaching 100,000 copies in March 2024.

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GOG Dreamlist: Vote for your favorite classic games & help bring them back to distribution The list includes various VNs that are either hard to obtain or have been banned from Steam. You can also easily submit your own game suggestions.

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[Official TL] Nie no Machi: Iro Musubi releases on May 22 A fandisc of Nie no Machi, it takes place one year after the main story and features epilogues and side stories. Steam, Switch. JP/EN/CN

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[Fan TL] Kaseki no Uta is out A game by age, originally released in 2000. It depicts a mysterious mansion, combining it with sci-fi elements. TL group: Muv-Luv Verse

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[Official TL] Harumade, Kururu releases on February 14 A hard sci-fi about a mysterious empty world with a tower stretched into the depths of the sky. A 18+ version won't be available at launch as Sekai Project is still in negotiations with the developer.

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MangaGamer has opened its annual licensing survey As a reminder, you can always check vndb to avoid requesting a game that has already been licensed by another publisher. Link⬇️

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[Official TL] Tenshi☆Souzou RE-BOOT is out An angel appears before you... she is hunting the reincarnation of the demon lord, and that just so happens to be you. The latest game from Yuzusoft, it has been banned on Steam.

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Atelier Sakura stops development of new games The team contributed to the popularization of the NTR genre and is famous for creating games like Remember or Kashidashi Tsuma, Marina no "Netorase" Houkoku The final game will be released in March, the 15th anniversary of the brand

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[Delay] Gensou Rougoku no Kaleidoscope 2 14.02.25 → 14.03.25 The second game in the series created by Ryuukishi07. A reunion of old middle school friends in a room resembling something from an Alice in Wonderland world. With chains and collars around the girls' necks.

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[Official TL] Choukou Shinki Ixseal releases on February 27 The next part of the series, created by Alice Soft and HIRO, follows Choukou Sennin Haruka and Choukou Tenshi Escalayer.

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[Official TL] Kara no Shoujo - The Last Episode is out The final part in the detective series by Innocent Grey, which began in 2005 with the release of Cartagra.

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parade announces lesson Plot, direction: Amemiya Mitsuru (all parade games) Artist: Nikaidou Shino (Lkyt, Room No.9, Dead Days) Scenario: Sawa Masaki (Room No.9) 2025

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Higurashi No Naku Koro Ni Mei is ending service on February 27 The mobile game launched in 2020 and featured multiple collaboration events with titles like Clannad, Steins;Gate, School Days, Kanon, and Haruhi Suzumiya. Ryuukishi07 contributed a scenario for the Umineko event.

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Some notable discounts from the Spike Chunsoft 40th anniversary sale on Steam -90%: 428 -90%: Zero Escape Trilogy -90%: AI: The Somnium Files -90%: Zanki Zero -85%: AI: The Somnium Files - nirvanA Initiative -80%: Danganronpa V3 -80%: Steins;Gate -80%: Robotics;Notes -80%: YU-NO

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Rusty Rabbit releases on April 17 A 2.5D action-platformer by Nitro Plus. It is the first game with Urobuchi Gen as a main writer in 18 years. New trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=WtEs... Steam, PS5, Switch. JP, EN, CN, etc.

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Da Capo remake is titled D.C. Re:tune It will be published by Bushiroad and feature a new heroine and a new cast: Nemu: Hondo Kaede (Tsukihime's Ciel) Kotori: Ichinose Kana (Tsukihime's Hisui) Sakura: Chiharu (22/7's Reika) Fuuki: Toono Hikaru (Makeine's Anna) Release date TBA

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