August New Releases Out This Week, CHIHAIRA's Chinese Localization Arrives on Steam
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August New Releases Out This Week, CHIHAIRA's Chinese Localization Arrives on Steam

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New Releases Briefing

Frontwing Announces Production of "激论激议激辩学生会"

This week, Frontwing announced that it will produce the new title "激论激议激辩学生会" and simultaneously opened the game's official website, also revealing the story background, character CVs, the OP video, and more. The theme song "僕らのままで" is sung by 阿部寿世, with lyrics by 桑島由一 and composition and arrangement by 藤間仁. Interested players can visit the relevant websites for detailed information.

This work is an adaptation of a stage play created by 富坂, with original art by 藤原拓哉 and scenario by 桑島由一 and 浅生詠. The game will support four languages—Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, English, and Japanese—and is expected to be released in early 2027. The game's Steam store page was also made public this week, and interested players can add the title to their wishlist.

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ENTERGRAM Announces Production of VIRTUAL ENCORE

This week ENTERGRAM announced that it will produce the new title VIRTUAL ENCORE, and simultaneously opened the official game website. Also revealed were the story background, character introductions, game CG, a promotional PV, and more. Interested players can visit the relevant websites for details.

The original art for this title is handled by 緜 and Cthlo, with the scenario by 伴坂. The download version of the game is priced at 3,960 yen, the physical NS version at 4,400 yen, and the limited NS edition at 9,900 yen (all tax included). Pre-orders are now being accepted, with the release scheduled for sometime within 2027.

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工画堂スタジオ Announces Production of Sugar Lies

This week, 工画堂スタジオ announced production of a new title, Sugar Lies, simultaneously opening the game's teaser official website and Steam store page. The game's key visual was also revealed. Interested players can stay tuned for updates.

The title is being developed by the team "S:OWLS," which created 《やがて散りゆく鏡の花へ》. The Steam version will support four languages: Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, English, and Japanese, and is scheduled for release at the end of 2026. The Nintendo Switch version is expected to launch in spring 2027.

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Eushully Announces Production of 《戦女神VERITA 廉価版》

This week, Eushully announced that it will produce 《戦女神VERITA 廉価版》. Interested players can visit the relevant website for details.

The original version of this title is a full-length galgame released by Eushully in April 2010, and it is the fourth entry in the Ikusa Megami series. The 廉価版 (budget edition) is priced at 5,280 yen (tax included) and is scheduled for release on November 27, 2026.

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Ousama Ren'ai (王様恋愛) Has Finished Production

This week, ASa Project announced that its new title, Ousama Ren'ai (王様恋愛), has completed production, and released on the game's official website a commemorative illustration celebrating completion, as well as the fifth installment of the four-panel comic drawn by 坂井サチ, "イチャラブとは?編." Interested players can visit the relevant websites for more details.

This title features a scenario by 八日なのか and original art by 冬壱もんめ, 夏月まりな, 夕凪セシナ, and さくらねこ. The game is currently available for pre-order and is scheduled for release on September 25, 2026.

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Demo Version of '天獄のヴィネア' Now Available

This week, ensemble released a demo version of its new title '天獄のヴィネア' on the game's official website. The demo covers content from the early part of the game, and interested players can visit the official website to download and try it. The game's art is handled by six artists including なのたろ, 佑真, and 柊林檎, with the scenario by 浅黄アキ. The game is currently available for pre-order and is scheduled for release on October 30, 2026.

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FORTUNE×WORLD~僕らがゲームを作る理由~ Official Website Updated

This week, GLOVETY announced that the release of the demo version for its new title FORTUNE×WORLD~僕らが游戏を制作的理由~ has been delayed to September 4, and revealed information about 3 SHORT VOCAL songs from the game on its official website. The 3 songs, "恋はウソツキ," "星になれたら," and "LAST MACHINE," are all sung by Duca, with lyrics by Niijima Yuu and composition and arrangement by Takeshita Chihiro. Interested players can visit the official website for details.

The game features a scenario by Niijima Yuu, original art by 館川まこ, and SD art by こもわた遙華. It is currently available for pre-order and is scheduled for release on October 30, 2026.

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PV Released for Sakuya Jo - The Demon Blade's Promise-

This week, VISUAL ARTS Scripts released the promotional PV for its new title Sakuya Jo - The Demon Blade's Promise- on the game's official website; interested players can visit the official site for details. The game features a scenario by Yamya Mii, original art by riichu, and SD art by pero. It will be released in physical and Steam editions; the physical edition is currently available for pre-order and is due out September 25, 2026. The Steam edition supports both Simplified Chinese and Japanese and will launch after the physical edition.

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OP for the NS Version of "Niji-Iro City" Revealed

This week, PROTOTYPE revealed the OP for the Nintendo Switch version of its new title "Niji-Iro City" on its official YouTube channel. The theme song "GAZE" is performed by nonoc, with lyrics by Kawada Mami, composition by Nakazawa Tomoyuki, and arrangement by Nakazawa Tomoyuki and Ozaki Takeshi. Interested players can visit the relevant websites for details.

The PC version of this title is a short kinetic novel released by Key in November 2025, with art by KEI, scenario by Matsuyama Tsuyoshi, and music by Orito Shinji. The Nintendo Switch version is currently available for pre-order and is scheduled for release on October 1, 2026.

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Cafe-Trical-Cafe CV Announced

This week, Madosoft revealed the CV information for the four heroines of its new title Cafe-Trical-Cafe on the official website. Interested players can visit the official game website for details.

The title is themed around a "cafe," with art by はすね, SD art by こもわた遙華, and scenario by 清水清流. It is scheduled for release sometime in 2027.

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Chinese Localization News

Mille Crêpe Hearts Launches on Steam with Official Chinese Support

This week, Kagami Games announced that the official Chinese version of Mille Crêpe Hearts is now on sale on Steam. The original version of this title is a Galgame released by ensemble in November 2015, with scenario by 無義歩, 西田タケヲ, 種村いのり, and 籐太, and original art by きみしま青. The Steam version supports three languages: Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and English, priced at 110 yuan in the China region. Purchasing before September 3 also gets you a 20% discount. Interested players can head to the game's Steam store page to buy and support it.

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Endless Christmas Eve Arrives on Steam with Official Chinese Support

This week, Sunflower Ocean announced that the official Chinese version of Endless Christmas Eve is now on sale on Steam. The original was a galgame released by minori on January 31, 2013, with scenario by 镜游, 竹田, and 铁鹭, art by 柚子奈, 高崎まこ, and 庄名泉石, and music by 天门. The game tells a fantasy story of the male protagonist and a "mysterious girl" on Christmas Eve, and has been widely praised for its high-quality story and beautiful characters.

The game is priced at 77 yuan in the Chinese region, with a 10% discount available for purchases made before September 3. Interested players can visit the game's Steam store page to buy and support it.

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『アマカノ3』 Headed to Steam with Official Chinese Support

This week, Shiravune announced an official Chinese Steam version of 『アマカノ3』 and simultaneously opened the Steam store page. Interested players can head to the game's Steam store page to add it to their wishlist.

The original version of this title is a galgame released by あざらしそふと on September 26, 2025, with art by ピロ水 and scenario by 龍岳来. It is the 4th main entry in the 『アマカノ』 series. The Steam version supports three languages: Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and English. The release date has not yet been announced.

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Fan-Made Chinese Localization of MUSICUS! Released

MUSICUS! 人在乐途 is a full-length galgame released by OVERDRIVE in December 2019, with a scenario by 瀬戸口廉也 and art by すめらぎ琥珀. A fan-made Chinese localization was released this week. The story follows the protagonist, who is invited to help a band with a performance, and is then asked to join the band as the replacement for its departing leader when the band breaks up. Interested players can go download and try it out.

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Merchandise Info

amiami Launches New Merchandise for カタネガイ

This week, amiami announced new merchandise for カタネガイ, including acrylic standees, hanging scrolls, and canvas prints, with prices ranging from 1,980 yen to 4,400 yen (all tax included). Pre-orders for the above items began this week, with shipping expected in November 2026. Interested players can visit the relevant websites for detailed information.

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Doujin circle 斜塔ソンブレロ Launches Merchandise for the 片腕のザリガニ - one-armed crayfish Series

This week, doujin circle 斜塔ソンブレロ announced the launch of several themed merchandise items for its new work 片腕のザリガニ - one-armed crayfish, including T-shirts, acrylic panels, stickers, and more, priced from 450 to 5,800 yen (tax included). All items went on sale this week at the circle's official Booth store and are expected to ship at the end of September. Interested players can visit the official general retail sale website for details.

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Eureka! Announces Rerun of Little Busters! 15th Anniversary Lottery Campaign

This week, Eureka! announced that it will rerun the Little Busters! 15th anniversary lottery campaign. Prizes come in six tiers: a decorative mirror, a blanket, a poster, an acrylic stand, and badges; in addition, for every 10-pull purchase, buyers receive a bonus 100mm badge. The campaign began this week and runs until October 5, with shipping expected in mid-to-late December. Interested players can visit the official website for details.

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AQUAPLUS Announces Two Brand-New White Album 2 ASMR Releases

This week, AQUAPLUS announced the release of two brand-new White Album 2 ASMR works on DLsite: standalone ASMR titles themed on the game's two heroines, 《小木曽雪菜ASMR~温泉宿で二人きりの休日を~》 and 《冬馬かずさASMR~この夜だけは全てを委ねて~》, voiced by the characters' voice actresses 米澤円 and 生天目仁美. Both audio works are priced at 1,870 yen (tax included); interested players can visit the relevant website for details.

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Hime†Koi Musou Releases New Merchandise

Bishoujo Collection is a website run by NEXTON where visitors can freely view illustrators' artwork and purchase physical merchandise. This week, NEXTON unveiled on Bishoujo Collection an illustration titled '木洩れ陽' by 八葉香南, depicting Bachou Mokiki, the heroine of the Koihime†Musou series, and simultaneously launched two merchandise items based on this illustration: an acrylic block and a reproduced original artwork. The acrylic block is priced at 11,000 yen, and the reproduced original artwork at 36,300 yen (both tax included).

The items are currently available for limited pre-order on NEXTON's official retail website, with pre-orders closing on September 27, 2026, and shipping expected at the end of November. Interested players can visit the Bishoujo Collection website for details.

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HOOKSOFT Releases New 'Sankaku Enbukyoku' Body Pillow

This week, HOOKSOFT announced a brand-new body pillow featuring 千々石野乃, a heroine from 《三角圆舞曲》. The pillow is made of アクアヴェールV3 fabric and is priced at 12,100 yen (tax included). Pre-orders opened this week and will close on September 30, with the release expected on October 30. Interested players can visit the relevant website for details.

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Sengoku†Koihime BRAVE Ni Launches New Body Pillow

This week, BaseSon announced the launch of a new body pillow featuring Futaba, the shogun's younger sister from 『戦国†恋姫BRAVE弐』. The pillow features brand-new artwork drawn by Katahira Hinata and comes with newly recorded voice audio of Futaba. Pre-orders opened this week on the official mail-order site of parent company NEXTON, but the purchase is limited to players who have bought 『戦国†恋姫BRAVE弐』; interested players can visit the relevant website for details.

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Kotobukiya Announces Rerelease of STEINS;GATE Makise Kurisu Figure

This week, Kotobukiya announced a rerelease of the figure of Makise Kurisu, the heroine of STEINS;GATE. The figure is scaled 1/8, priced at 11,000 yen (tax included), with pre-orders opening this week and shipping scheduled for January 2027. Interested players can visit the relevant website for details.

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Amakano 3 Announces Collaboration Café Event

This week, Frontier One announced that it will hold a collaboration café event together with AzarashiSoft. Themed around AzarashiSoft's new title アマカノ3, the event will run in two periods: September 11 to October 4, and October 31 to November 22. Reservations opened this week; details such as the collaboration menu and merchandise for sale have not yet been announced, so interested players can stay tuned.

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Ayakashi Rumble! to Hold Collaboration Event with Nora to Oujo to Noraneko Heart

This week, EXNOA announced that its game あやかしランブル! will hold a collaboration event with ノラと皇女と野良猫ハート, and released a promotional PV for the collaboration. The event has already begun this week, and interested players can visit the relevant website for details.

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This issue's team

WritingZinogre, 剩斗士星星, kksk, Casillas, 倉小唯, poi233, 萧端凛, 科技化共同吐槽, EnMa0, 铃茵, なしさえる, tsuki
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