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Happy 2026! I wanted to try something new where I actually promote myself a bit better, because surprisingly, some of you all weren’t aware that I have been actively maintaining a YouTube channel since 2021. Which is wild, because y’all are missing out, there are over 200 videos to date…
The Paradise boys are back for a new adventure in the fan disc, Paradise: Musubi. After escaping the island and leaving the horrors they faced there behind them, Azuma, Mitsugi, Matsuda, and Takara are ready to move on with their lives. But, some demons refuse to stay in the past…
We’re kicking off the new year with Otomate x Ichicolumn’s fantasy otome, Temirana: The Lucky Princess and the Tragic Knights. In the game you take on the role of Cecilia, the “cursed” third princess of the country of Temirana who has been plagued by misfortune since birth. Despite several near…
Nippon Television Network Corporation (Nippon TV), in collaboration with NOW PRODUCTION, is proud to announce that a new mobile otome game app based on astrology, My Beloved Star, is now open to pre-registrations ahead of its February 2026 release. In addition, information about two new characters playing a key role…
Anxiety Puppy is a hand-drawn interactive narrative game themed around “making peace with anxiety.” Through story interactions and emotional retrospection, players accompany the “Anxiety Puppy” and gradually uncover the tenderness hidden behind their emotions, eventually reaching self-acceptance and personal growth. In the game, players take on the role of an ordinary…
Indie studio Spellgarden Games (the team behind, Sticky Business and Ritual of Raven) announced their next project during the Wholesome Snack 2025 showcase: the nostalgic management sim Thrifty Business! They’re planning to launch on PC in 2026. Run your very own thrift shop in this laid-back management sim! Sort through boxes to find…
Bit Egg Inc. has officially announced the release date for its cozy hidden object adventure Lost and Found Co., revealed during the Wholesome Snack 2025 showcase. Bringing the charm of classic puzzle books like “Where’s Waldo?” to life in a richly animated 2D world, the game invites players to search through thousands…
Seems Santa will delivering hotties to the otome fam this holiday season! Japanese otome publisher, Voltage Inc. announced via their Twitter/X account that they are pushing back the release of their upcoming otome, Neon Clash: Echoes of the Lost from December 11th to Christmas Day 2025! While the publisher has…
Hyoukan Studios is pleased to announce that its ornately retro dark fantasy visual novel Knight Case Files is now available on Steam! Coming back to life was meant to be a fairy tale, but a few knew the truth… Set in an alternate 19th-century kingdom, this fantastical procedural story follows…
Feisty fighter Shunlin teams up with her fiercest rivals to protect the kingdom! Otome Fam we have some exciting news about Otome Daoshi -Fighting for Love-. Aksys Games entered the dojo today and announced that pre-orders have opened for Otome Daoshi -Fighting for Love-, an action-packed martial arts-themed otome adventure coming…
Mystery lovers, Aksys Games announced that crime-solving adventure Path of Mystery: A Brush with Death is coming to Nintendo Switch™ on February 26, 2026. Decades ago, a celebrated artist was brutally murdered while painting late at night. Now, your university Mystery Research Club is prying open old wounds while revisiting…
Otome news update from Idea Factory Intl! The publisher announced a new release window for the historical otome, Homura: The Crimson Warriors, for March 2026 (EU physical release April 2026)! The team has also updated the game’s website with new character profiles. In addition, there are new details regarding Physical…
Hyokan Studios is proud to announce the release of the ornately retro dark fantasy visual novel Knight Case Files on Steam on November 27th, 2025. Coming back to life was meant to be a fairy tale, but a few knew the truth… Set in an alternate 19th-century kingdom, this fantastical…
An emo-inspired narrative rhythm game exploring growing pains, addiction, romance and music. Scream with Ash as he makes the transition from baby bat to elder emo, guide him through his crash outs and help him navigate his (teenage) dirtbag life through music.
Otome Fam even more exciting otome news, this time from Idea Factory Intl! They announced that the otome visual novel fan disc, Birushana: Winds of Fate, will be launching on Nintendo Switch™ physically and digitally in 2026! Featuring 9 routes in total, fans can see what life is like after…
Otome Fam we have exciting news from Aksys Games, they will be announced that they are releasing OVER REQUIEMZ in English! Flinging open a curtain in the corner, Aksys Games revealed that OVER REQUIEMZ, a rich and emotional otome adventure based on The Wizard of Oz, will be coming to Nintendo…
Chorus Worldwide is excited to announce that Coffee Talk Tokyo, the next standalone chapter in the beloved Coffee Talk series, will launch globally on March 5, 2026, for Steam (PC), PlayStation 5, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch. Developed by Chorus Worldwide in collaboration with Toge Productions, Coffee Talk Tokyo expands the cozy universe with a new city, a…
We’ve got some exciting news from Voltage Inc! The AmuLit publisher announced that their next console otome, Sins of KALEIDO will be coming to otome fans in 2026! sins of KALEIDO is a new offering from the Witch Chronicles, a series which began to great acclaim with 2022’s even if…
Exciting news for otome lovers! Indie otome developer, Lovely Inc. announced their office romance otome, My Love For You Is Evermore is finally making it’s way to PC, via the Steam platform. First released in 2021 on mobile devices, this new release will offer a more definitive player experience. The…
Just in time for the spookiest day of the year, DLsite just dropped the English localization of the horror otome, Club Suicide: Complete Edition! Described as an anti-romance visual novel, Club Suicide was developed by MORPATH for PC in 2020. This expanded edition includes updated gameplay and new scenarios and…
Neon Clash: Echoes of the Lost is a tale of outlaws and adventure, set among the neon city lights of a not-so-distant future. AmuLit titles have gained a following not just for romance, but for the combined efforts of industry veterans, creating rich, dramatic narratives and beautiful, vibrant illustrations. The…
Otome Fam we have news from Idea Factory International! After being delayed, the publisher reveal that the upcoming otome release, Temirana: The Lucky Princess and the Tragic Knights will arrive physically and digitally in North America and digitally in Europe on January 13, 2026 for Nintendo Switch™. The game will…
Fujin Fam, I don’t know about you all but a remake of the Black Monkey Pro’s 2014 classic, Sleepover was not on my 2025 bingo card. Boys Love publisher, BLits Games announced that they are releasing the remake of the BL game, titled, Sleepover: ReWake in October 21st 2025! Players…
Yuri Lovers, we have exciting news from Studio Élan! The team released their next yuri visual novel, Lock & Key: A Magical Girl Mystery, on Steam and itchio. This game follows Sherri and Kealey Cohen, a married couple in their late 20s, who left the title of magical girls behind them over a decade…
Hey Fam! We have another indie game Kickstarter that needs your support! This time around indie studio Elseth Games and publisher, Papertrail Studios are looking to crowdfund their upcoming emotional time-travel visual novel, Re:Curse! The Kickstarter campaign is set to run until October 30, 2025 with a funding goal of $2,500 SGD…
Otome Fam! We have an update from Voltage Inc., Gangsters in Love is now live on Steam and Nintendo Switch consoles! Gangsters in Love was first released by the company’s San Francisco studio as part of the story app Lovestruck: Choose Your Romance. Unfortunately, service was suspended in 2022, but…
Room6 Inc. announced a new suspense adventure game, Itachi: Haunted Abodes Wandering Through 2000s Tokyo Culture. Set during the vibrant Tokyo 2000s era, players will explore the city’s wide-ranging subcultures to uncover the mystery behind a haunted property. From live music venues to maid cafes and the lolita haunt, Jingubashi…
Cozy life simulator will launch early in the new year, with a closed alpha test and a Steam Next Fest demo on the way. Chinese developer, Seed Lab, has announced that Starsand Island will launch on PC and consoles on February 1st, 2026. The anime-inspired life sim’s release date was revealed on…
Hey Fam! We have another indie game Kickstarter that needs your support! This time around indie studio Fallen Cranberry Studio is looking to crowdfund their upcoming mystery romance visual novel, Lover’s Enigma! The Kickstarter campaign is set to run until October 25, 2025 with a funding goal of $11,648 USD! Alongside the campaign,…
Otome Fam we have some news from Voltage Inc! The Japanese publisher announced that their supernatural fantasy otome, Court of Darkness: Temptation’s Kiss, is now available for digital download on the Nintendo Switch! Court of Darkness is a sophisticated, stylish fantasy where the beautiful princes that rule seek the incomparable…
