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Nippon Ichi Software???s creepy farming sim Village in the Shade sells over 200,000 copies in Japan in just one month
1+ week, 2+ day ago (185+ words) Village in the Shade hit its first milestone of 100,000 copies sold only a couple of days after launch. Nippon Ichi Software announced on September 2 that its farming simulator, Village in the Shade, has sold over 200,000 copies in Japan (this includes…...
Is anime really “no longer being made for Japanese audiences?” Domestic fans argue recent discussion is missing the point - AUTOMATON WEST
1+ week, 3+ day ago (279+ words) The discussion was prompted by a Japanese article which argues that late-night isekai anime is a "format for the global market." Another reason for the isekai boom is simply that making already popular novel series into anime is the safest…...
She Doesn’t Know is a moody visual novel set in 1999 Japan following two high school girls who are both childhood friends and lovers, coming to Steam - AUTOMATON WEST
2+ week, 3+ day ago (240+ words) A free demo is set to release during the October Steam Next Fest. Japanese indie developer lvl374 has launched the Steam store page for their latest game, She Doesn’t Know. The upcoming visual novel uses a distinct 1-bit pixel art style…...
Plodding Recovery is a Japanese life sim where you take small steps towards recovering from a mental health crisis, out now on Steam
2+ week, 5+ day ago (338+ words) Plodding Recovery launched on August 19 for PC via Steam. If you’ve ever had times when you wallowed in your sorrow and couldn’t get back on your feet, then chances are you’ll be able to relate to Plodding Recovery. Developed by…...
Japanese creepy-cute Gothic exploration adventure Tea Party at the Extinction Museum coming to Steam in 2026
3+ week, 1+ day ago (237+ words) If your interests fall into the niche of cute but slightly creepy gothic-inspired works, you might want to keep an eye out for Tea Party at the Extinction Museum. Developed by Japanese indie dev Teira, the game lets you swap…...
Adult sci-fi visual novel 2236 A.D. offers a bird???s eye perspective on the self and the other: Steam gems from Japan you might be missing out on
3+ week, 2+ day ago (142+ words) Steam gems from Japan you might be missing out on #2: 2236 A.D. 2236 A.D. is available on Steam in English. The 18+ version is also available in English via Denpasoft. My Planet MOON CHILD is a sci-fi visual novel that explores “our inability to understand…...
Former Tekken 8 director Kohei Ikeda joins Katsuhiro Harada's VS Studio following departure from Bandai Namco Studios
3+ week, 4+ day ago (218+ words) The studio is backed by Fatal Fury developer SNK. Following his departure from Bandai Namco Studios back in June this year, former Tekken 8 and Tekken 7 director Kohei Ikeda, known as Nakatsu, has announced that he is now part of VS…...
Yo-kai Watch mobile game gets bizarre Rent-A-Girlfriend collaboration
4+ week, 2+ day ago (236+ words) Players will be able to roll for Chizuru Mizuhara during the event. Level-5’s Yo-kai Watch Puni Puni (also known as Yo-kai Watch: Wibble Wobble) is a mobile spin-off game that’s no stranger to collabs, as its current Sword Art…...
Japanese dev releases free???soulslike dating game.??? React to your girl???s questions correctly in mere seconds or die instantly
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (241+ words) Kobayakawa-san is a Soulslike is a free indie romance visual novel from Japan with Dark Souls mechanics. Japanese indie developer Hokuto released their free visual novel Kobayakawa-san is a Soulslike for browser (via PLiCy) and PC (via BOOTH). If it’s…...
Japanese ethics watchdog deliberates on a???certain anime featuring a cat-eared heavy smoker??? after viewers complain about problematic content
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (156+ words) While the committee had somewhat mixed opinions, the topic will not be pursued any further. On the other hand, it was also argued that a scene involving a self-administered injection “can hardly be interpreted as anything besides stimulant use,” and…...