FORTUNE×WORLD Demo Released; Summer's End (夏 日 终 焉) Announces Official Chinese Localization
New Releases Briefing
Laplacian's New Title "MONOCHROME SERENADE" Announces Delay
This week, Laplacian announced that its new title "MONOCHROME SERENADE", originally scheduled for release within 2026, has been delayed to a release within 2027.

This title is one of the four new works announced by Laplacian in May 2025, with Nagatsuki Tappei in charge of the scenario and Shimofuri and Peretto in charge of the original art. No further information about this title has been revealed at this time; interested players can stay tuned.
View original(opens in a new window)FORTUNE×WORLD~僕らがゲームを作る理由~ Demo Version Released
This week, GLOVETY released the demo version of its new title FORTUNE×WORLD~僕らがゲームを作る理由~. The demo covers content from the early part of the game, and interested players can visit the official website for details.

The game features a scenario by Shima Hajime, original art by Machi Dana... これ-- rather: scenario by 新島夕, 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.
View original(opens in a new window)Demo Version of "Joshō Yuri Arashi" Released
This week, No Strike released the demo version of its new title "Joshō Yuri Arashi" and announced that the Steam version of the game will officially launch on September 26.

This work is the second entry in the "Joshō Yuri" series, with Nishida Hajime handling the scenario and Aogiri Penta and Shiozawa Suu handling the original art. The game will be released in physical and Steam versions, with the Steam version supporting four languages: Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, and English. Interested players can add the game to their wishlist on the Steam store page.
View original(opens in a new window)One Night After OP Revealed
This week, SMEE revealed the OP video for its new title One Night After. The theme song "Twinkle Degrees" features lyrics by 永原さくら, vocals by 久野蓝, and composition and arrangement by 柊木. Interested players can check the official website and the official YouTube channel for details.

The title features original art by はなまる and scenario by 宅本うと, 三雲三鳥, and 椋木咲夜. Pre-orders are currently being accepted, with release scheduled for November 27, 2026.
View original(opens in a new window)Yume Mita Shoujo no Nirvana Re:Route — CG Update
This week the doujin circle ReTERIAL updated a new CG on the official website of their new title Yume Mita Shoujo no Nirvana Re:Route. Interested players can visit the official website for details.

The original work is the all-ages free galgame Yume Mita Shoujo no Nirvana released by the doujin circle ReTERIAL in 2021. The new title adds a large amount of story and 5 heroines to pursue, and changes to a non-all-ages version. The game has its scenario by皐月-Satsuki- and art by ゆーれー, and is scheduled for release in summer 2027.
View original(opens in a new window)Happy Weekend Console Version Mastered
This week, AirVelocity announced that the console version of its new title Happy Weekend has been completed, and released a commemorative illustration drawn by the game's artist, 綾瀬はづき. Interested players can visit the relevant websites for details.

The original version of this title is a galgame released by HOOKSOFT on June 27, 2025, with art by 綾瀬はづき and scenario by Naito Jiyuu, モーリー, and さんざんまん. The game is currently available for pre-order and is scheduled for release on November 26, 2026.
View original(opens in a new window)Sankaku Waltz MiniFandisc CG Update
This week, HOOKSOFT updated two CGs on the official website of its new title Sankaku Waltz MiniFandisc. Interested players can visit the game's official website for details.

This title is a fandisc for the Galgame Sankaku Waltz -Triple Pairing-, released by HOOKSOFT in May 2026, with art by K-ko and Mango Pudding. The game is currently available for pre-order and is scheduled for release on October 30.
View original(opens in a new window)Sentimental Graffiti Remake Background Art Revealed
This week, ENTERGRAM revealed four background images of Kyoto from its upcoming title Sentimental Graffiti Remake on the company's official X account. Interested players can visit the relevant website for details.

This title is a remake of Sentimental Graffiti, released in 1998. Further details have not yet been revealed.
View original(opens in a new window)Chinese Localization News
Summer End Will Arrive on Steam with Official Chinese Support
This week, Shiravune announced that it will produce a Steam version of Summer End (夏日终焉) with official Chinese localization, and simultaneously opened the Steam store page. The original is a galgame released by CUBE in August 2022, with art by U35 and scenario by かずきふみ. The game tells the story of a male protagonist who meets the heroine in his home village during a pandemic-stricken apocalypse and spends a final summer with her. The Steam version will support three languages—Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and English—and the release date has not yet been announced.

Interested players can add the game to their wishlist on its Steam store page.
View original(opens in a new window)Fuyutabi, Kata Kurakura. Fan Chinese Localization Released
Fuyutabi, Kata Kurakura. is a Galgame released by SILKY'S PLUS in September 2021, with a scenario by Watanabe Ryouichi and original art by Ame to Yuki and Nanohana Kohina. This week saw the release of a fan-made Chinese localization for the title. The story takes place at a school where students are allowed to kill one another and revive, following a series of events among girls who can rejuvenate indefinitely. Interested players can go download and try it out.

View original(opens in a new window)Merchandise News
Koi Shikarubeki ~Mayoiga kara no Tegami~ Reveals New Information
This week, OVERLAP GAMES revealed a wealth of new information about their game Koi Shikarubeki ~Mayoiga kara no Tegami~. The game's OST album was released on Steam this week, and an artbook for the title is expected to go on sale on Steam in late October 2026. In addition, OVERLAP GAMES announced that additional story DLC will be produced for the title; further details about the additional story have not yet been disclosed, so interested players can stay tuned.

View original(opens in a new window)Kogado Studio Announces a Brand-New ASMR for Kaguya Who Will Eventually Wither
This week Kogado Studio announced it will release a brand-new ASMR work, "Hinerure Shoujo to, Ame no Hi," featuring Asumi Myoudai, a heroine from Kaguya Who Will Eventually Wither, and simultaneously opened a teaser page and sample audio. Interested players can visit the relevant website for details. The work is scheduled for release on September 19, 2026 on DLsite, priced at 1,870 yen (tax included).

View original(opens in a new window)YUZUSOFT Opens Pre-orders for Second Wave of LimeLight Lemonade Jam Character Body Pillows
This week, YUZUSOFT announced that pre-orders have opened for the second wave of character body pillows from its popular title LimeLight Lemonade Jam.

Each month, a LimeLight Lemonade Jam character body pillow is designed and produced around one selected heroine; the heroine chosen this time is 隠杏珠. The pillow is made of ライトロンリッチ fabric, priced at 12,000 yen (tax included). Pre-orders opened this week and run until September 30, 2026. Interested players can visit the general retail sale website for details.
View original(opens in a new window)RainNeko Announces a Юstia Figure from А秽翼のユースティアА
This week, RainNeko announced a new 1/7 scale figure of Юстия, the heroine of А秽翼のユースティアА. Further details about the figure have not yet been revealed; interested players can stay tuned.

View original(opens in a new window)Gamers Announces Memorial Pool... no — Gamers Announces a Pop-Up Shop Event for Memories Off
This week, Gamers announced that it will hold a Memories Off pop-up shop event at AKIHABARAゲーマーズ本店 from September 26 to October 12, 2026. The event will feature a variety of new merchandise made using the game's original character sprites and newly drawn illustrations, including badges, acrylic stands, acrylic panels, canvas boards, and more, priced from 550 to 8,800 yen (tax included). These items will be available via online general retail sale from October 13 to October 25.

During the pop-up shop event and the online general retail sale period, for every 2,000 yen spent on event merchandise in a single order, customers will randomly receive one bonus illustration card. Interested players can visit the relevant website for details.
View original(opens in a new window)eeo Store Opens Merchandise Sale Event for anemoi
This week, eeo Store announced the launch of a merchandise sale event for anemoi. Items on sale include themed acrylic standees, badges, and acrylic panels for the title, priced from 550 to 3,450 yen (tax included). The items went on pre-order this week at the eeo Store online shop for a nine-day window; buyers can choose to pick up their orders in person at the eeo Store Ikebukuro main store between October 10 and October 23, or wait for shipping in late November.

Interested players can visit the relevant websites for detailed information.
View original(opens in a new window)Gamers Announces Half-Anniversary Event for anemoi
This week, Gamers announced that it will hold a half-anniversary event for anemoi. The event will simultaneously sell merchandise themed on the work both online and in physical stores, including badges, posters, keychains, acrylic standees, and acrylic boards, priced from 550 to 7,700 yen (tax included). For every 1,100 yen spent on related items in a single order, customers will randomly receive one bonus postcard. The event will run from October 24 to November 23; interested players can visit the relevant website for details.

View original(opens in a new window)BUNNY CLUB Announces Lottery Campaign for まいてつLast Run
This week, BUNNY CLUB announced an upcoming lottery campaign for まいてつLast Run, with prizes divided into seven tiers from SS Prize to E Prize, including multiple voice-actor-signed acrylic panels, acrylic stands, keychains, and acrylic charms, with winning probabilities ranging from 1% to 48%. Each draw costs 880 yen (tax included). The campaign runs from September 25, 2026 to November 8, with prizes shipping between early and mid-March 2027.

Interested players can visit the relevant website for details.
View original(opens in a new window)Key Opens Pre-Order General Retail Sale for KSL Live World 2026 - Sing with the Wind - Concert Merchandise
This week, Key announced that pre-order general retail sales of KSL Live World 2026 - Sing with the Wind - concert-themed merchandise will open on the VA STORE. The merchandise on sale includes acrylic stands, glow sticks, hoodies and more, with prices ranging from 900 to 12,500 yen (tax included).

Pre-orders for the merchandise began this week; items purchased before 12:00 on September 11 will be shipped by September 24. Interested players can visit the VA STORE shop page for details.
View original(opens in a new window)ASaProject Announces Collaboration Café Event for Ōsama Ren'ai
This week, ASaProject announced a collaboration café event for its new title 《王様恋愛》 with the maid café "Cafe Mailish" in Akihabara, running on September 25 from 12:00 to 22:00. Further collaboration details have not yet been announced, and interested players can stay tuned for more.
View original(opens in a new window)Summer Pockets REFLECTION BLUE Naruse Shiroha Figure Opens for Pre-Order
This week, MAGI ARTS announced that pre-orders have opened for a figure of Naruse Shiroha, a heroine from Summer Pockets REFLECTION BLUE. The figure is scaled 1/6, priced at 25,300 yen (tax included), and is expected to ship in October 2027; interested players can keep an eye out.
View original(opens in a new window)Nendoroid of Izumi Kisaki from "Toki to Towa"...
View original(opens in a new window)NEKOPARA Figure Release Date Updated
This week, GOOD SMILE COMPANY announced that figures of Chocola and Vanilla, the heroines of NEKO WORKs' ネコぱら, in their winter outfits will ship on September 10, 2026. Both figures are POP UP PARADE series L-size figures, priced at 9,800 yen (tax included); interested players can check the relevant websites for details.
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