"Seifuku Kanojo 3" Released, "Himawari no Church to Nagai Natsu Yasumi" Arrives on Steam
New Releases Briefing
Seifuku Kanojo 3 Officially Released
This week, ENTERGRAM announced that the new title Seifuku Kanojo 3 has been officially released, and published a commemorative release illustration drawn by tefuco. The game's scenario is by Kobuchi Misuto, with original art by Hazuki Tamato and Kirisawa Saki. Interested players can head to the relevant platforms to purchase and support it.

View original(opens in a new window)ENTERGRAM Announces Production of ARIA BLUE
This week, ENTERGRAM announced the production of its new title ARIA BLUE, simultaneously opening the game's official website and releasing a promotional PV; interested players can visit the official website for details. The game features art by アシマ・ねつき and a scenario by 東屋洸. The first chapter of the game, ARIA BLUE I.夏音, is scheduled for release on January 28, 2027.

View original(opens in a new window)Innocent Grey Announces Kara no Shoujo Complete Box
This week, Innocent Grey announced that it is producing the Kara no Shoujo Complete Box, and simultaneously launched a special website for the new release. This is a compilation of the trilogy — Kara no Shoujo, Utsushi no Shoujo, and Sora no Shoujo — and will be released in a standard edition priced at 25,740 yen and a limited edition priced at 66,600 yen (both tax included).

Pre-orders for the game will open on September 18, 2026, with the standard edition's pre-order period ending on December 25 and the limited edition's ending on November 16. The release is scheduled for January 29, 2027.
View original(opens in a new window)Sentimental Graffiti Remake Voice Actor Change
This week, ENTERGRAM announced that the voice actor for Morii Kaho in Sentimental Graffiti Remake has been changed from Hinata Moka to Miyanaga Sara. This title is a remake of Sentimental Graffiti, released in 1998. Some of the game's scene CGs and voice actor information have already been revealed, and interested players can keep following for updates.

View original(opens in a new window)Fragaria Announces Console Version of 《星辰密文》
This week, doujin circle Fragaria announced that it will produce a console version of 《星辰密文》. The original version of this work is a sci-fi suspense-style galgame released by Fragaria on August 15, 2025. In addition to retaining the PC version's content, the console version will include an electronic-book short story set after the main story, limited to Comic Market 107, featuring the character Kawashima Momoko as the protagonist. The console version is scheduled for release in fall 2026, and interested players can keep an eye out for it.

View original(opens in a new window)"VIRTUAL ENCORE" Four-Panel Manga Updated
Recently, ENTERGRAM updated episodes 1 and 2 of the four-panel manga "ばちゃんこ!", drawn by zest, on the official X account for the new title "VIRTUAL ENCORE". Interested players can visit the relevant website for details. The game features art by 緜 and Cthlo, with scenario by 伴坂. Pre-orders are now being accepted. The game will be released on Steam and NS, and is scheduled for release in January 2027.

View original(opens in a new window)Sample Voice Clips for Cafe-Trical-Cafe Revealed
This week, Madosoft posted sample voice clips for the four heroines of its upcoming title Cafe-Trical-Cafe on the official website. Interested players can visit the official site for details. The game 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.

View original(opens in a new window)Anthurium -i entrust to you- CG Update
This week, CLOWN updated the official website of its new title Anthurium -i entrust to you- with a new CG. Interested players can visit the official website for details.

The game features art by Yatanuki Kei, Shouna Senseki, Tsushima Kurita, and Azuma Haru, with scenario by Manpotei Hakumai. It is currently available for pre-order and is scheduled for release on November 27, 2026.
View original(opens in a new window)Chinese Localization News
Himawari no Kyōkai to Nagai Natsuyasumi Launches on Steam with Official Chinese Support
This week, Kagami Games announced the official Chinese Steam release of Himawari no Kyōkai to Nagai Natsuyasumi. The original is a full-length visual novel released by Makura in March 2013, with scenarios by SCA-Ji, Kuroda Kaie, Konno Asta, Fujikura Kenichi, and J·Sairo-, and art by Inugami Kira, Kagami, Kiyon, Suzuri, and Takanae Kyousuzu.

The story follows the protagonist, who has lived in a big city for eight years and receives an invitation from the priest who raised him to return home and spend one last summer together before the local church closes, reuniting with his childhood friends. The Steam version supports Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and English, priced at 124 yuan in the China region, with a 20% discount available for purchases before September 25. Interested players can visit the Steam store page to buy and support it.
View original(opens in a new window)Yuki no Tabi, Hokorinishi Kakeru Officially Launches on Steam with Official Chinese Support
This week, Shiravune announced that the Steam official Chinese version of Yuki no Tabi, Hokorinishi Kakeru has officially gone on sale. The original version of this title is a Galgame released by SILKY'S PLUS in September 2021, with the scenario by Watanabe Ryouichi and original art by Ametoyuki and Nanohanakohina. The Steam version supports Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and English, priced at 76 yuan in the China region, with a 20% launch discount available for purchases made before September 24. Interested players can head to the Steam store page to purchase and show their support.

View original(opens in a new window)Fan Chinese Localization Released for Shunkyoku no Tiercia ~What a Beautiful Dawn~
Shunkyoku no Tiercia ~What a Beautiful Dawn~ is a Galgame released by Liar-soft in May 2018, with scenario by Wataru Kimura, Hikaru Sakurai and others, and original art by Kirisumire and Lem. A fan Chinese localization for the title was released this week. The story follows a swordsman protagonist who discovers a girl inside a package he is entrusted to deliver, after the end of Japan's isolation period in the late Edo era. Interested players can go download and try it out.

View original(opens in a new window)Merchandise Info
Liar-soft to Hold Special "AKIBA MELON GALLERY" Exhibition
This week Liar-soft announced that it will hold a special exhibition at AKIBA MELON GALLERY in Akihabara. Themed around two Liar-soft works, Shikkoku no Sharnoth and 紫影のソナーニル, the event will run from October 3 to October 18.

The event will sell reproduction artwork, acrylic stands, badges, and more than a hundred other merchandise items, priced from 440 to 50,000 yen (tax included). Purchasing 10,000 yen worth of event merchandise will get you an A4 clear file. In addition, the event's online sale will run from October 3 to October 25, with the relevant items expected to ship in late November. Interested players can visit the event's official website for details.
View original(opens in a new window)Spin-off Novel of "Uso kara Hajimaru Natsu no Ren'ai" Released
This week, LYCORIS announced that the spin-off novel of its new title "Uso kara Hajimaru Natsu no Ren'ai" has officially gone on sale. The novel's creative team remains the same as the original work, with writing and illustration again handled by Akeo and Shiokouji. The novel is priced at 1,925 yen (tax included), and interested players can purchase it from Kadokawa Shoten's official website.

View original(opens in a new window)CranCrown Announces Sale of Liar-soft Merchandise
This week, CranCrown announced that general retail sale has opened for some of the goods previously sold at the AKIBAゲームスクウェア2026 event held on August 22, 2026. The items in this general retail sale are A6 acrylic puzzles themed on 10 titles from Liar-soft, with one puzzle per title, each priced at 2500 yen (tax included). The items are currently available for pre-order and are expected to be released in late October 2026.
View original(opens in a new window)Umineko no Naku Koro ni Beatrice and Furudo Erika Dolls Open for Pre-Order
This week, eeo Store announced that the Beatrice and Furudo Erika dolls from the Umineko no Naku Koro ni pop-up store will go on pre-order sale. Both items are modeled after the dolls held by Battler and others in newly drawn illustrations, priced at 4,400 yen each (tax included). The pre-order period runs from September 18 to October 16, and interested players can visit the relevant website for details.

View original(opens in a new window)Nendoroid Tsukimiya Ayu and Kamio Misuzu Rerelease Announced
This week, GOOD SMILE COMPANY announced a rerelease of the Nendoroid figures of Tsukimiya Ayu, heroine of Key's Kanon, and Kamio Misuzu, heroine of AIR, and opened pre-orders at the same time. The Tsukimiya Ayu Nendoroid is priced at 6,800 yen and the Kamio Misuzu Nendoroid at 6,200 yen (both tax included).

Pre-orders for both Nendoroids close on October 21, 2026. The Kamio Misuzu Nendoroid is scheduled to ship in January 2027, while the Tsukimiya Ayu Nendoroid is scheduled to ship in February 2027. Interested players can visit the relevant website for details.
View original(opens in a new window)Collaboration Café Information Update for Sen no Hatou, Tsukikage no Shimai / Chihaya Furou no Kiyome...
To commemorate the 10th anniversary of the release of 千の刃濤、桃花染の皇姫 and the 8th anniversary of あいりすミスティリア!, August updated the details of the collaboration café event this week. The event is a celebration of both anniversaries and will offer 10 drinks and 4 dishes. With each drink or dish purchased, customers receive one random coaster from the corresponding game, with the coaster design varying depending on the purchase date.

Collaboration merchandise includes F6 canvas art, metal keychains, metal mouse pads, and more, priced from 1,500 to 11,000 yen (tax included). All items except the F6 canvas art can be purchased at the JAM Akihabara café during the event period. There are 33 designs of F6 canvas art; samples will be displayed at the JAM Akihabara event venue where pre-orders will be accepted, and online pre-orders will be accepted from September 19 to October 12, with shipping expected in mid-November.
On-site pre-orders cost 10,000 yen and online pre-orders cost 11,000 yen (both tax included); note that on-site pre-orders accept cash payment only. Interested players can visit the relevant website for details.
View original(opens in a new window)Navel Announces Seventh Maid Café Collaboration Event
This week, Navel announced that it will hold its seventh maid café collaboration event at White & CrossLoad in Akihabara from September 30 to October 12, 2026. The collaboration covers the SHUFFLE! series, the Tsukihime series—no, the Oshi no Ko series—wait, correct works: it covers the SHUFFL E! series, the Tsukiakari no…

此外,官方还将推出多款新周边,包括采用新绘插画制作的 2 款挂毯和 5 款帆布画。
活动还将与 10 月 11 日举办的举办的演唱会“Navel LIVE NavPA!!2026”联动,在 10 月 10 日及之前在联动现场消费的顾客将获得兑换券一张,参加演唱会时携券到场出示,即可获得一份特别纪念品。
View original(opens in a new window)PALETTE Announces Collaboration Café Event for as:9-nine-ARTEISIA
This week, PALETTE announced that it will hold a collaboration café event with the Akihabara café キュアメイドカフェ from October 10 to October 25, 2026. During the collaboration event, as:9-nine-ARTEISIA-themed collaboration dishes, drinks, and merchandise will be offered. Details about the menu items and merchandise have not yet been revealed, and interested players can keep following for updates.

View original(opens in a new window)Limited Menu Revealed for Ousama Renai Collaboration Café
This week, the Akihabara café カフェメイリッシュ revealed the limited menu for the Ousama Renai collaboration café event to be held on September 25. The menu consists of four drinks themed after the character pairs むぎ&緋華, 伊知花&菖蒲, 黒依&凛々, and 来葉&アンジェリーナ, each priced at 1,600 yen (tax included). During the event period, ordering one limited drink comes with one randomly chosen coaster from a set of four. Interested players can visit the relevant website for details.

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