Otome Game News: 9 R.I.P. / Hakuoki Shinkai: Mannyou no Shou, and more

9 R.I.P.

Here’s a trailer for 9 R.I.P.:

And here’s some footage and some pictures:

9 R.I.P. (Switch) comes out on June 29th in Japan.

Source: 4Gamer

Hakuoki Shinkai: Mannyou no Shou

Idea Factory have announced that Hakuoki Shinkai: Mannyou no Shou will launch on August 10th in Japan. As usual, several editions will be available:

• Regular (retail / digital): 7 480 Yen
• Limited Edition (retail): 9 680 Yen

Here’s the opening movie for the game:

Hakuoki Shinkai: Mannyou no Shou (Switch) comes out on August 10th in Japan.

Source: Gamer

Dormitory Love

PLiCY have announced the release of Dormitory Love on Nintendo Switch. It will launch on April 27th in Japan (where it will offer an English language option) and on April 28th in Europe and North America. It’s now available for digital pre-order for 29.74€ / £26.34 / $29.74 / 2 720 Yen (regular price from May 10th in North America and May 12th in Europe and Japan: 34.99€/ £30.99 / $34.99 / 3 200 Yen).

Here’s a trailer, some details, and some screenshots for the game:

Although it may appear as a conventional romance game, the story exceeds in its genre through the lively interactions among the residents in the dormitory and their rich background stories. It has thrilling emotional ups and downs, enjoyable seasonal events such as flower viewing, hot spring visits, and summer festivals, which appeal to anybody interested in Japanese culture. The game boasts of a couple of unique features, including being fully voiced and having over a hundred stills.

The game was designed, illustrated, and written by Mirin, a Japanese developer, who dedicated over ten years to the project, creating a universe of people evolving in the world of Dormitory Love. Her life experiences living in Japan, the United States, France and Germany with deep insight into traditional Japanese culture elevated the game with its profound depth in the story.

In the game, the protagonist, Jun Minase, suddenly finds herself working as a manager in a dormitory in Tokyo where students from overseas reside. Players can pursue romance with six different characters: the calm and serious German Felix, the selfish femboy French Guillaume, the star basketball player Josh from the United States, the taciturn Chinese Ling with a mysterious background, the gentle and carefree photographer Russian Sasha, and the cynical British nerd Sean.

From spring to the end of summer, players can enjoy seasonal events such as cherry blossom viewing, hot spring trips, water park visits, and summer festivals with the residents.

Romantic love comedy with six unique students from abroad

Spring has arrived, and love is in the air! Get ready to fall head over heels in love with the unique characters in the fully-voiced romantic visual novel game, “Dormitory Love.”

Set in a student dormitory in Tokyo, this game follows the story of Jun Minase, who suddenly finds herself working as the dorm manager for a group of international students.

This game is an absolute must-have if you’re interested in Japanese culture and love stories featuring charming and unforgettable characters.

With six love interests to choose from, there’s someone for everyone. You can pursue the calm and serious German, Felix, or the selfish yet charming femboy Frenchman, Guillaume. Alternatively, you might fall for the star basketball player from the United States, Josh, or the enigmatic and mysterious Chinese student, Ling. Perhaps you’ll be drawn to the gentle and carefree Russian photographer, Sasha, or the cynical British nerd, Sean.

As you guide Jun through the spring and summer seasons, you’ll experience a variety of seasonal events, including cherry blossom viewing, a hot spring trip, visits to a water park, and a summer festival, all while building your own love story with one of the six unique characters. Along the way, you’ll laugh, cry, and experience all the ups and downs of romance.

Features include the ability to customize the heroine’s name, full voice acting, nearly 100 still images, and six rich love stories to experience. In addition, you’ll gain detailed cultural insights into the Japanese way of life, making this game a truly immersive and unforgettable experience.

• More than 100 stills in total
• Fully-voiced in Japanese
• Name of the heroine can be altered
• Captivating romance narratives
• Profound insight to Japanese culture

Dormitory Love (Switch – eShop) comes out on April 27th in Japan, and April 28th in Europe and North America.

Source: Gamer / PLiCY PR (21/04/2023) / Nintendo (Japan) / Nintendo (North America) / Nintendo (Europe)

Temirana Koku no Tsuiteru Hime to Tsuitenai Kishi Dan

Here’s two more gameplay videos for Temirana Koku no Tsuiteru Hime to Tsuitenai Kishi Dan:

Temirana Koku no Tsuiteru Hime to Tsuitenai Kishi Dan (Switch) comes out on April 27th in Japan.

Radiant Tale ~Fanfare!~

Idea Factory has announced that Radiant Tale ~Fanfare!~ (the fan disc for Radiant Tale) will launch on August 31st in Japan. As usual, several editions will be available:

• Regular (retail / digital): 7 480 Yen
• Limited Edition (retail): 9 680 Yen

Radiant Tale ~Fanfare!~ (Switch) comes out on August 31st in Japan.

Source: Gamer

Shuuen no Virche – EpiC:lycoris-

Idea Factory has announced that Shuuen no Virche – EpiC:lycoris- (the fan disc for Shuuen no Virche -ErroR:salvation-) will launch on September 7th in Japan. As usual, several editions will be available:

• Regular (retail / digital): 7 480 Yen
• Limited Edition (retail): 9 680 Yen
• Otomate Store Box (retail): 18 700 Yen

Shuuen no Virche – EpiC:lycoris- (Switch) comes out on September 7th in Japan.

Source: 4Gamer

even if TEMPEST Dawning Connections

Voltage have announced that the fan disc for even if TEMPEST is called even if TEMPEST Dawning Connections, and that it will launch this Summer worldwide.

Here’s a teaser trailer, some details, and some pictures:

“Fate’s final verdict, illuminated by love.” At the edge of despair, the flower of hope begins to bloom… When death stole her last breath, the girl reached for the witch’s hand. She did it to change herself after being deceived and despised. To get revenge on the detestable people that scorned her. But in the end, what she wished for was neither power nor honor… but love.

◆Cast◆

• Kaito Ishikawa
• Makoto Furukawa
• Noriaki Sugiyama
• Shunsuke Takeuchi
• Suzuko Mimori
• Yuichi Jose
• Yu-ki Fujisawa
• Naomi Iida
• Natsume Oki
• Shoya Chiba
• Sho Nogami
• Hiroyuki Tsunakawa
• Ryuichi Kijima
• Tasuku Hatanaka
• Tetsuya Kakihara

Speaking of even if TEMPEST, the soundtrack was released last week and is now available on several digital music platforms (Amazon Music, iTunes, and more).

Here’s a crossfade video for the soundtrack:

even if TEMPEST Dawning Connections (Switch – eShop) does not have a release date yet, but is slated for a Summer release worldwide.

Source: Gamer

Hana Awase New Moon

HuneX has announced that the four Hana Awase New Moon games (Hana Awase New Moon -Himeutsugi Volume-, Hana Awase New Moon -Iroha Volume-, Hana Awase New Moon -Karakurenai/Utsutsu Volume-, and Hana Awase New Moon -Mizuchi Volume-) will launch this Fall worldwide.

In Japan specifically, pricing will be as follows:

• stand-alone: 4 800 Yen
• bundle: 19 200 Yen

Source: official website