Umezu Youko passed away on July 7 due to cerebral infarction Umezu is known as the artist of the Vermeil in Gold manga, which received a TV anime in 2022, but they also contributed to Danganronpa: Dengeki Comic Anthology

[Official TL] Heaven Burns Red x Persona 5 Royal collab is scheduled for October 2026 This marks a change is release schedule, since this collaboration appeared after the third Angel Beats collaboration, which still hasn't received a translation

[Official TL] Red Chat Ritual launches a Kickstarter campaign to support a high-quality localization A deduction horror game where you infiltrate livestreams in search of your missing oshi Stretch goals include voice acting and additional story content

Sickly Days and Summer Traces sales top 200,000 copies A doujin game from the former developers of OniGyu and Maitetsu was released in 2025. You move to the countryside with your sister to deal with her asthma JP/EN/CN/KR

Sanoba Witch worldwide sales top 500,000 copies Developed by Yuzusoft, this VN was released in 2015 in Japan and on Steam in 2018 The game reached 300,000 copies sold in December 2024

Phantom of Inferno releases on September 4 on Steam The debut VN by nitro+ and Urobuchi Gen (The Song of Saya, Madoka Magica). It received a TV anime in 2009 This release is based on the 15+ remake released in 2013. It was also expanded by writers other than Urobuchi JP/EN/CN

BA-KU announces Hyakubyaku Written by Setoguchi Ren'ya (Swan Song, Musicus), it's a new VN from the developer behind Hira Hira Hihiru and Black Sheep Town Art: Kanzaki Karin BGM: BB (Swan Song, Cross†Channel) Like its previous titles, the game will be available on Steam. More info TBA

[Official TL] Steins;Gate Octet of Shifting Space releases on October 29 You will receive the game for free if you buy Steins;Gate RE:BOOT on Steam before November 30 Originally released in 2011, it's a what if title that captures the look and feel of an 8-bit PC adventure game

Girlfailure Art Club page is up on Steam Created by Todoki Uka and packed with 2010s otaku culture, memes, and second-hand embarrassment, this VN lets you fall in love with the cringey otaku girls who spent their school days drawing in the corner 2027. JP/EN/CN/KR/PT-BR

[Official TL] Shiravune announces Ouju: Isle of the Accursed The latest VN from the team behind Maggot baits, Lkyt, Dead Days, and The Restless Sheep A group of four men and women make their way to a remote island as the curtain rises on a tale of crime, murder, and curses

Ooe to get a manga adaptation A detective doujin BL game by ADELTA, the creator of Hashihime of the Old Book Town. The manga will focus on Ariake's route Mangaka: Medamayaki (The Haunted Bookstore, Proud to be the Villainess) September 4

Ge-saku announces To 666 Deliver or Die A food delivery to a shady place. A place that shouldn't xTeis A new game from the creator of H9 and My Merry May is coming to Steam

[Fan TL] Kamaitachi no Yoru is out A translation of the Super Famicom version from the team behind Otogirisou. Some aspects of this version remain unique to it. AI wasn't used at all This is the third translation of the murder mystery sound novel developed by Chunsoft

FAVORITE's next title is scheduled for 2027 The game was announced at FAVORITE FES 2026. No title and key visual yet, but according to fans, it's being developed by the team behind Happy Live, Show Up Scenario: Takayama Taiga Art: Bekotarou, Shida Kazuhiro

Heaven Burns Red enters its final main story chapter The 6th chapter will be the last, just as planned from the very beginning. There are currently no plans for EOS HBR is written by Maeda Jun (Clannad, Angel Beats). It's one of the most successful soshages from a VN studio

Path of Mystery 2 releases on September 17 A story about a mermaid legend. Doppo investigates a murder that took place 20 years ago, only to see a new tragedy unfold Writer: Kanazawa Tomio (7'scarlet, World End Syndrome) Dev: Toybox (7'scarlet, Deadly Premonition 2) Switch 1|2

Debonosu Works announces Kyoukaijou no Fragment: Amaterasu Hen A new low price roguelike series aims to depict after stories for various Studio e.go and Debonosu games The first entry will focus on Amaterasu from the Izumo series September 18

Ori is still in development CLOCKUP teases character designs and confirms that we can expect news soon The VN was announced in 2021 but was indefinitely delayed due to the director's illness Staff changes ⬇️

Shueisha announces Seasons of Books and Keys Adaptation of a mystery novel by Yonezawa Honobu (Hyouka, Shoshimin) with an all-new episode What begins as a small favor opens the door onto someone's secret, or someone's lie Developer: iMel (Seedsow Lullaby) Winter, Steam/Switch, JP/EN/CN

[Official TL] Rose Guns Days Season 2 is out The second entry in the four-part doujin thriller series set in an alternate-history Japan after WW2 by Ryuukishi07 (Higurashi, Umineko, Silent Hill f) • 1280x960 • You can switch between JP, EN, and CN

[Official TL] Shiravune announces Souten Koihime A VN by BaseSon (Koihime Musou) and Hino Wataru (Hello Lady, Coμ) Inspired by Chinese history. Sima Qian breaks the law to enter a world in turmoil where the age of the Red Dragon Maiden and the Vicious King is about to begin

Anthurium: I entrust to you - First Key Visual The second game in a three-part thriller series set in the Showa era from CLOWN, a new sister brand of CIRCUS Release date TBA. The first game, Nemophilia, will be released on July 31

MangaGamer updated their website Can you believe it?

[Official TL] 9 R.I.P. sequel releases on October 27 The sequel features continuations of both the "Heaven" and "God" endings from the original game Character design: Yuuya (Cupid Parasite, Café Enchanté) 9 R.I.P. sequel is partially written by Re,AER (Manosaba) Switch

Senren＊Banka anime official announcent The original VAs will return, KOTOKO will perform the OP song 2027

[Rumor] Senren＊Banka to get an anime Multiple JP fans claim that Yuzusoft announced the anime at a recent event. No photos, videos, or official statements yet Senren＊Banka is currently the developer's best-selling game, and it'll celebrate its 10th anniversary this month

[Official TL] Ready or Not - The Deadline is coming! is out A VN by Sonora, a sister brand of CUBE and Hulotte Masashi begins an unexpected journey from fan to creator when his sister's eroge company faces an emergency

One Night After releases on November 27 Two hearts, one choice. Is this love, or is it just sexual attraction? Your perception of one night will shape your future Developer: SMEE (Making*Lovers, LOVEPICAL-POPPY) ⬇️

No Strike announces Trap Yuri Tempest The second entry in the Trap Yuri series At an elite cross-dressing all-boys school, a scheme to stop heartbroken "he-iresses" leads to the uncovering of an old friend's royal secret, new foes, and new romances JP/EN/CN

George Henry Shaft released a fan translation of DEVILS DEVEL CONCEPT GHS is (in)famous for translating Cross†Channel and Gekkou no Carnevale among other VNs DDC is a VN developed by Akatsuki Works (Coμ, Hello Lady), it was released in 2009