Some games I hope get a localization announcement in 2024
Due to the new 30 image limit, I had to change the list a bit.
From previous years:
Ciel Nosurge DX /Ar Nosurge DX(Please, Koei Tecmo/Gust)
Asatsugutori
Kochira, Haha Naru Hoshi Yori
Murder Detective: Jack The Ripper
Buddy Mission: BOND
AIR for Switch
Knights in the Nightmare Remaster
Medabots Classics Plus(it seems there was a weird legal issue about a scam company using the Medarot name for NFT crap that was settled in the actual owner's favor recently)
Yoru, Tomosu
Memories Off Historia Vol. 1 and Memories Off Historia Vol. 2
Death Match Love Comedy!(set in the same world as Raging Loop)
Yokai Watch 4/4++(Level 5 seems to be hopefully getting a second wind, so maybe this will come over, too)
Dragon Quest X Offline
Blue Reflection Sun(I'm mostly interested in this just for the story details from before Blue Reflection: Second Light. I think someone on the Blue Reflection wiki might be translating/summarizing the story, though.)
Kanon for Switch
Mizen Tantei: The Protea Cases
Gensou Shoujo Wars
Gizoku Tantei Nosuri
Kanda Alice mo Suiri Suru.
New additions.
Fitness Boxing feat. Hatsune Miku: Isshoni Exercise
Riviera: The Promised Land Remaster
Xicatrice
Murder Mystery Paradox: Fifteen Years of Summer
Yggdra Union 3-in-1 Special Edition
Natsu-Mon: 20th Century Summer Vacation
Hayarigami 1-2-3 Pack
Bar Stella Abyss
The witch of the Ihanashi
everlasting flowers
Suspects Room: Keishichou Monzen Sho Torishirabe Han
Bonus:
SINce Memories: Off the Starry Sky
Magatsu Barai
Amnesia World for Nintendo Switch
Heaven Burns Red
To All of Mankind(with fixed bug and DLC issues)
Exile Election
Revue Starlight visual novel
Hoping for more information on Fate/Extra Record; there hasn't been any in a while(that I'm aware of).
I put some of Nippon Ichi's VNs from a few years ago on here in the off chance that, after bringing Process of Elimination over, they'd be willing to bring more over, too.
It's nice to see a bunch that were on last year's list actually got brought over or are in the process of coming over.
...seriously, KT, please bring Ciel Nosurge DX/Ar Nosurge DX over.
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Nippon Ichi Software Reveals New Yuri Visual Novel
A new yuri visual novel is on the way from publisher Nippon Ichi Software and developer Daisyworld, and the first details have been revealed. Kochira, Haha Naru Hoshi Yori is on the way to PlayStation 4 and Switch in Japan, with a release date currently set for October 28.
Naotaka Ueki is directing the yuri adventure, Gen Sugunuma is producing, and Yuu Akinashi is on character designs. The story follows Kanako and five other girls, who wake up one morning on a cruise ship. The catch is that there are no traces of others on board and the only memories they have is their names and the fact that they were on vacation together.
Here's a look at the girls who will be exploring the empty ship, which suddenly makes the following announcement over its PA: “We are terribly sorry, but due to engine problems, this ship will seize sailing for a while. A rescue crew will arrive in one week.”
However, after that first week, a rescue crew never arrives, so it's up to them to find a solution. When they reach a door that leads outside of the ship, what they discover is an Ikebukuro in ruins, completely reclaimed by nature, kicking off a struggle for survival and a natural deepening of bonds between the six girls.
In addition to Kanako Tokio, voiced by Ayaka Fujii, characters and cast members include Akira Kanasashi (VA: Asuka Kawakami), Saori Hiki (VA: Aitsuki Nakuru), Motoko Honda (VA: Masaki Mizuki), Natsuki Namiki (VA: Nanako Oomoto), and Harumi Azuchi (VA: Nanahira).
Key visual:
Players will have to dive in to discover the mysteries behind this ruined Ikebukuro and help the girls survive along the way. There's currently no word on a western release.
Via Gematsu
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Joseph Luster is the Games and Web editor at Otaku USA Magazine. You can read his comics at subhumanzoids. Follow him on Twitter @Moldilox.
By: Joseph Luster
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Some games I hope get a localization announcement in 2023
Ones from last year’s list:
Ciel nosurge DX/Ar nosurge DX(C’mon, KT, please bring these over)
Megaton Musashi/Megaton Musashi X (probably not happening at this point with how Level 5 seems to be, unfortunately)
Gensou Shoujo Wars
Tsukihime: A Piece of Blue Glass Moon(and eventually The Other Side of Red Garden)
Fate/Extra Record(there’s been an absence of news on this over there, too, I think)
Asatsugutori
Kochira, Haha Naru Hoshi Yori
Metal Saga: Hangyaku no Rouka
SINce Memories: Off the Starry Sky
Kanda Alice mo Suiri Suru
Shin Hayarigami 3
Gloria Union: Twin Fates in Blue Ocean FHD Edition
Buddy Mission: BOND
Magatsu Barai
Archetype Arcadia
AIR for Switch
Amnesia World for Nintendo Switch
Knights in the Nightmare Remaster
Medabots Classics Plus
Yoru, Tomosu
Memories Off Historia Vol. 1 and Memories Off Historia Vol. 2
Death Match Love Comedy!(set in the same world as Raging Loop)
Yokai Watch 4/4++(probably not happening at this point with how Level 5 seems to be, unfortunately)
New additions:
Gizoku Tantei Nosuri
Akai Ito & Aoi Shiro HD Remaster
Dragon Quest X Offline
Heaven Burns Red
Scar of the Doll
ONE.
Mizen Tantei: The Protea Cases
Touch Detective: Rina and the Funghi Case Files
Class of Heroes 2 Remaster
Blue Reflection Sun
Blaze Union: Story to Reach the Future Remaster
Kanon for Switch
Stella of the End
Aquarium.
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Some games I hope get a localization announcement in 2022
Labyrinth of Galleria
Ciel nosurge DX/Ar nosurge DX
Chaos;Head Noah & Chaos;Child Double Pack
Shikabanegurai no Boukenmeshi
Megaton Musashi
Gensou Shoujo Wars
Tsukihime: A Piece of Blue Glass Moon
Fate/Extra Record
Live a Live(still hoping for that trademark to be for this game getting a rerelease)
Asatsugutori
Shinigami: Shibito Magire
Kochira, Haha Naru Hoshi Yori
Metal Max: Wild West
Metal Saga: Hangyaku no Rouka
Tantei Bokumetsu
SINce Memories: Off the Starry Sky
Kanda Alice mo Suiri Suru
Shin Hayarigami 3
Shuuen no Virche -ErroR: salvation-
Gloria Union: Twin Fates in Blue Ocean FHD Edition
Jack Jeanne
Buddy Mission: BOND
Magatsu Barai
Star Melody: Yumemi Dreamer
Archetype Arcadia
AIR for Switch
Amnesia World for Nintendo Switch
Knights in the Nightmare Remaster
The PS4/Switch version of Witch on the Holy Night
Yomawari 3(pretty sure we’ll get this one)
Some more from last year I forgot to put on here at first:
Medabots Classics Plus
Yoru Tomosu
Memories Off Historia Vol. 1 and Memories Off Historia Vol. 2
Death Match Love Comedy!
Yokai Watch 4/4++
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Kochira, Haha Naru Hoshi Yori debut trailer.
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Publisher Nippon Ichi Software and developer Daisyworld have announced yuri visual novel Kochira, Haha Naru Hoshi Yori for PlayStation 4 and Switch. It will launch on October 28 in Japan.
Get the first details below.
■ Specifications
Title: Kochira, Haha Naru Hoshi Yori
Genre: Yuri Adventure
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Switch
Players: One
Release Date: October 28, 2021 (Japan)
Price: 6,980 yen (7,678 yen with tax)
Developer: Daisyworld
Producer: Gen Sugunuma
Director: Naotaka Ueki (Daisyworld)
Character Designer: Yuu Akinashi
CERO: Pending
Official Website: nippon1.jp
■ Prologue
A virus that is said to have come from space brought unprecedented damage to earth.
A long time has passed since that catastrophe, and now there are only the six of us in Ikebukuro.
The city has shrunk in size, and its buildings have been toppled and decorated with green grass and blue water.
The scent of an air conditioner comes from somewhere…
“This is Mother Earth!” And we’re doing good today!
When We Woke Up, We Were on a Cruise Ship
One morning, Kanako and five other girls woke up on a cruise ship. The inside of the ship was silent, with no traces of any other people. The only memory they were able to recall were each other’s names and the fact that they were on vacation together. With nothing else they can do, they began to exploring the ship.
We’re the Only Ones on this Ship
While exploring inside the empty ship, a lifeless announcement rings through the PA. “We are terribly sorry, but due to engine problems, this ship will seize sailing for a while. A rescue crew will arrive in one week.” The ship is broken, but it doesn’t seem it will sink anytime soon, and rescue will arrive if they just be patient. Kanako and the girls wonder why there is no one else on board, but decide to enjoy their time on the ship.
The Rescue Crew is Not Coming?
A week passed since the announcement, but the rescue crew never came. Kanako and her friends search the ship for a solution to their problem. Through their search they find a door that leads outside the ship. The decide to step outside the door.
Ikebukuro, the Big City with No Sign of Mankind
The world outside of the ship was an Ikebukuro in ruins. No other humans could be found in this Ikebukuro reclaimed by nature. The six girls surprised by the big city outside of the ship start their struggle for survival in Ikebukuro.
The Bonds of the Six Girls Grow through Life in Ikebukuro
In a Ikebukuro with nobody but themselves, the girls must prepare their own food and shelter. Kanako and friends help each other to make their life in the wild better for themselves. Eating together and sleeping together strengthen their bonds everyday.
The Truth About this City
Many mysteries are to be found in Ikebukuro. Kanako and her friends were too occupied to care for themselves, and did not bother trying to investigate them. But a certain incident takes them closer to why this world came to be.
■ Bonds Deepened through Survival Life
The girls sill show many expressions through their everyday struggle for survival. As they spend time together, they will find a special person and become closer at their own pace.
■ Characters
Kanako Tokio (voiced by Ayaka Fujii)
“Its going to be A-okay, if we search together!”
Age: 16
Birthday: October 3
Hobbies: Going on cruises
The protagonist of this title. A cheerful and positive minded girl who always stands by anyone who is feeling down. Her motto is, “It’ll be alright, so let’s enjoy!” Kanako rubs off on the other girls, who start challenging new things. She feels she had something to tell Akira, but she is unable to remember…
Akira Kanasashi (voiced by Asuka Kawakami)
”I’ll do anything to get a comfortable living space.”
Age: 15
Birthday: July 21
Hobbies: Cooking
A tomboy who is half-Japanese and half-Danish. She is often the one to bring back the conversation topic whenever the others go on a tangent. She is a skilled cook and has a motherly way of teaching others how to cook. She cherishes the Danish word “Hygge,” which means “a place that feels cozy,” and challenges many things for her peers.
Saori Hiki (voiced by Aitsuki Nakuru)
“OK, I’ll do it for everybody…”
Age: 17
Birthday: August 29
Hobbies: Reading
A college student who is studying space engineering. She knows a lot about machines, and is surprisingly athletic. She loves reading and picks up a lot of knowledge about survival from worn out books found in Ikebukuro.
Motoko Honda (voiced by Masaki Mizuki)
“Everyone’s favorite little sister Motoko, is back with a new cute outfit!”
Age: 13
Birthday: March 11
Hobbies: Taking selfies
A childish little sister-type that always want to be the center of attention. She is a natural moodmaker and often the things she says that she wants happen to make the quality of life better for the group. Since she is the youngest, she sometimes feel anxious. In those times she wishes that the others will hug her until she calms down (preferably Saori).
Natsuki Namiki (voiced by Nanako Oomoto)
“I’ll open it then, Can you guys line up from least scared to most?”
Age: 17
Birthday: February 9
Hobbies: Cosplay
A reliable girl who usually takes things at her own pace. She often disregards others, but can accept many things as “interesting” and observe what is happening. Harumi claims that Natsuki was born under a lucky star, and often makes new discoveries.
Harumi Azuchi (voiced by Nanahira)
“Fortunetelling is supposed to be used to live a better life.”
Age: 15
Birthday: June 1
Hobbies: Astrology
She likes astrology and tells everyone about their compatibility with each other. She thinks fortunetelling is like “a weather forecast for life,” and regards it just as a rule of thumb. She is always levelheaded and aloof, but can sometimes become surprised by the unexpected words that come out of Natsuki’s mouth.
View the first screenshots at the gallery.
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Publisher Nippon Ichi Software and developer Daisyworld have released new information and screenshots for yuri visual novel Kochira, Haha Naru Hoshi Yori introducing survival life in Ikebukuro and the girls’ relationships.
Get the details below.
■ Explore the City of Ikebukuro
Where should we go today?
Living in an uninhabited Ikebukuro can be quite difficult. Not only do you need to eat, you also need a bed to sleep comfortably and a bath to wash yourself.
Kanako and company will improve the quality of their survival life by making beds from cut bamboo and running bath water into barrels.
—If you want bamboo, go to the bamboo thicket. Or if you need tools, go to the department store. Kanako and company will head to various locations to find the things they want.
—Cut bamboo to make a bed!
■ Girls Who Work Together
We’re not alone! If we stick together, we’ll be alright!
During their survival life, the girls will split up into groups to handle their work.
While it may feel a little lonely that everyone cannot stay together at all times, the girls will help each other out and pave the path forward.
—Akira and company split up into two groups: a dissection group to take care of the deer, and a preparation group to find food utensils.
—A barricade blocks the girls from getting into a department store, which carries tools. When the physically-trained Akira and company get rid of the barricade…
—…Kanako and company, who arrive later, can explore the department store with peace of mind!
■ Time Spent with a Special Someone
Even when living together as a group, it’s just two of us at times!
Despite working and living together with everyone, sometimes the girls will find themselves alone with their special someone.
In these situations, it’s their chance to think either “I’m a little concerned about…” or “It’s fun to be with you,” and deepen their relationship.
—It’s a small space where you have to huddle together if you want to fish…
—Which two girls out of the six will go fishing together?
—This time, Kanako and Akira are going together. Since it is early in the morning, both girls are sleepy.
■ Checking Out Your Relationships
I spend more time with her than anyone else…
Kanako and company will deepen their bonds through their survival life adventure. If they have a fun time together, they will want to spend even more time with each other.
Through the time spent together, the two girls who become closest to each other will make time for them alone to spend together.
—Saori and Motoko, who spent time together during their survival life…
—…can hold hands and laugh together now that they have become close.
■ Kanako and Akira
I can be my best me because of you.
Kanako and Akira care about each other as they live their lives together.
From the moment she woke up, Kanako chased after Akira when she realized she had something she had to tell her. Akira, on the other hand, is always pulling everyone along, but does not show her weaknesses and sometimes pushes herself too hard. Kanako, who is always watching Akira, sensed her anxiety and gently encouraged her. And Akira is drawn to the strong and gentle Kanako…
Kanako and Akira walk about Ikebukuro at night. Akira, who is afraid of dark places, holds Kanako’s sleeves tightly.
Kanako: “Its pitch black in here, so might as well use the smartphone light. The battery should be fine if its only a short walk, right?”
Akira: ” R-right. It’s too dark… I can’t even see what’s around my feet.”
Kanako: “It’s a good thing I have a smartphone… the light really saved us… Huh?”
Akira: “What! What happened!?”
Kanako: “When I shined the light on that flower bed-looking place just now, something shone for a second. Did you see?”
Akira: “O-oh…”
■ Saori and Motoko
Two opposites who influence each other more than anyone else.
Saori is calm and quiet, while Motoko is a cheerful and fearless mood maker. While these two opposites do not comprehend emotional distance, and oftentimes are unable to convey their emotions correctly, they both had the same desire to get along with each other. While they only pass by each other at first, they will gradually become closer. As time passes, the two will come to know each other.
Saori and Motoko chat on the cruise ship. At this point, they are still unsure how to interact with each other…
Saori: “H-hey… W-wait… Don’t get close all of a sudden like that… You startled me…”
Motoko: “Eh, what’s the problem?”
Saori: “Uh, uh… s-sorry… It’s not that I hate it… But it startles me when you come close so suddenly…”
Motoko: “…Ah. Got it. Sorry, Saorin. I’ll be more careful.”
■ Natsuki and Harumi
While there is no real reason behind it, I’m happy being with you.
Natsumi and Harumi move at their own pace and can handle anything that comes their way. Cut from the same cloth, the pair naturally start to spend more and more time together. Natsumi, who was normally most comfortable on her own, is now always reaching out to Harumi during their survival life. And while Harumi is happy to be with her and tags along, Natsumi’s spontaneous words pull at her heart strings every time.
The pair, previously fine on their own, now spend each day with someone who makes them feel, “while there is no real reason behind it, I’m happy being with you.”
Natsuki and Harumi came to the library in search of books. But in her hurry, Harumi fell…
Natsumi: “Gah… Azuchi, are you alright?”
Harumi: “I… I’m alright. I’m good, right? Ahh, uhh… yeah, I’m fine…!”
Natsumi: “Okay… Good. I’m surprised that you fell over like that. I guess you can be clumsy at times, too.”
Harumi: “Uh, uh… Nakki?”
Natsumi: “Yeah?”
Harumi: “…You’re face is a bit close…. the atmosphere’s become a bit daring…”
Natsumi: “… I-I see.”
Kochira, Haha Naru Hoshi Yori is due out for PlayStation 4 and Switch on October 28 in Japan. Read more about the game here.
View the screenshots at the gallery.
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Kochira, Haha Naru Hoshi Yori second trailer.
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