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The History of Leaf: Pioneer of the Visual Novel Genre

Bowl of Lentils

Nov 7, 2022 • Subscribe

To Heart, Utawarerumono

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A Look At – Shizuku (Leaf / Aquaplus) – The Very First Visual Novel*

The Protagonist Yusuke, bored with everyday life, slips slowly into the realm of madness. One day, without warning, his classmate, Kanako, goes insane during a lesson, screaming obscenities…

Rough Edge

Apr 11, 2020 • Subscribe

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A True Isekai Pioneer: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Novel Review

I don’t know what compelled me to do this. Isekai is one of my favorite genres (even though 99% of them are ass), so it only made sense…

Weeb Revues

Dec 26, 2020 • Subscribe

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

Heart of the Woods – Visual Novel Review

Here are my thoughts on Heart of the Woods, the very first release of Studio Élan!

The Lily Garden

Feb 20, 2019 • Subscribe

Visual Novel Review: Stella of the End

Key decided they wanted to rehash the plot of Nier Replicant and Code Realize. ⚠️There are some story spoilers please be warned.⚠️ Ok so honestly I don’t have…

Yurika and Kanade's Game Reviews

Nov 16, 2025 • Subscribe

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Visual Novel: Kiss the Demiurge

So just a few things before i get started. First I’d like the thank the developers for sending me a free copy of this vn. Now I’m usually…

Anime Ataraxia

Mar 24, 2023 • Subscribe

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Visual Novel: Chaos;Child

Chaos;Child is the sequel to Chaos;Head, with the story dealing with the aftermath of the events in Chaos;Head. It is also part of the SciADV series just like…

Anime Ataraxia

Nov 21, 2016 • Subscribe

Chaos;Child, Robotics;Notes, Steins;Gate

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LoveChoice — Visual Novel Review

If you like romantic stories and can appreciate visual novels with added gameplay elements, then LoveChoice is an option I recommend.

Reasons to Anime

Jun 20, 2024 • Subscribe

Mizuchi – Visual Novel Review

Here’s a spoiler-free review on a thought-provoking, multicultural visual novel!

The Lily Garden

Oct 5, 2020 • Subscribe

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Mizuchi – Visual Novel Review

Here’s a spoiler-free review on a thought-provoking, multicultural visual novel!

The Lily Garden

Oct 5, 2020 • Subscribe

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PockeDate! — Visual Novel Review

It irks me how much more interesting the pitch for PockeDate is compared to the actual visual novel that you get to play.

Reasons to Anime

Dec 7, 2024 • Subscribe

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S.H.E.L.T.E.R. – Visual Novel Review

While most eroge stick to the anime look and feel, S.H.E.L.T.E.R. settles for a more western look. It's certainly unique, but...

Reasons to Anime

Jan 19, 2023 • Subscribe

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Unlicensed Visual Novel Hell

It doesn't beat a fan translation or official release, but for unlicensed visual novels it's the best you can probably do.

Reasons to Anime

Jun 9, 2022 • Subscribe

In Search of the Lost Future, Mirai

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Kiss the Demiurge Visual Novel Announced

Yuri Eureka announce their first Visual Novel about a gay magical girl joining a “magic club”. It’s Kiss the Demiurge.

The Yuri Empire

Aug 2, 2022 • Subscribe

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Slay The Princess — Visual Novel Review

I went into Slay The Princess confident that I was far too clever to be manipulated by a video game. I was wrong.

Reasons to Anime

Jan 11, 2024 • Subscribe

Review: The Pioneer (2021)

The Pioneer 革命者 China, 2021, colour/b&w, 16:9/2.35:1, 120 mins. Director: Xu Zhanxiong 徐展雄. Rating: 5/10. Biopic of CCP co-founder Li Dazhao is way above the genre’s routine level…

Sino-Cinema 《神州电影》

Sep 1, 2021 • Subscribe

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Him, the Smile, & Bloom Visual Novel Review

Although Him, the Smile, & Bloom wouldn't be the first otome game I'd recommend, it's still a good time.

Anime News Network - Views

Mar 19, 2025 • Subscribe

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What’s your favorite visual novel?

Favorite VN from Japan? From another country? Favorite VN that is NOT a dating sim (we’ll make a separate post for that), or subgenre you’d like to see…

Anime Feminist

Jul 9, 2024 • Subscribe

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I made a visual novel!

If you’re reading this blog, that probably means you’ve at least got a tangential interest in cartoon teenage girls saying things written by grown men who have never…

The Glorio Blog

Jul 25, 2022 • Subscribe

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Tuition Academia – Visual Novel Review

While obviously a rip-off, there is a lot more to Tuition Academia than you would think. My Hero Academia meets Metamorphosis? What?

Reasons to Anime

Sep 29, 2022 • Subscribe

My Hero Academia

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Coffee Talk — Visual Novel Review

Fantasy Barista Action

Reasons to Anime

Dec 27, 2024 • Subscribe

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Visual Novel: Steins;Gate 0

So the main reason that I chose to read this is so I could finish reading it before the English translation comes out in a few days (and…

Anime Ataraxia

Nov 22, 2016 • Subscribe

Steins;Gate 0, Steins;Gate

Katawa Shoujo — Visual Novel Review

My recommendation remains unchanged. Katawa Shoujo is a fantastic visual novel both for avid readers and rookies alike.

Reasons to Anime

Feb 14, 2025 • Subscribe

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Battlefield Waltz Visual Novel Review

I've been playing otome games for quite some time, and I feel confident in saying that Battlefield Waltz is the most difficult I've encountered.

Anime News Network - Views

Apr 19, 2025 • Subscribe

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Shuffle! – A Visual Novel Review

Please Select Your Destiny

Reasons to anime

Apr 8, 2021 • Subscribe

Shuffle!

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[Visual Novel Review]: Chrono Clock

Developer – Purple Software Publisher – Sekai Project and Denpasoft Length – 10-30 Hours [A Review copy was kindly provided by Sekai Project] [Sekai Project has had no…

The Geek Clinic

Mar 11, 2017 • Subscribe

Visual Novel Review: Anonymous;Code

Welcome to Resetion. sorry japan but I’m putting you in time out. no more time loop visual novels. seriously you guys have been doing this since YU-NO. knock…

Yurika and Kanade's Game Reviews

Nov 28, 2025 • Subscribe

V-LOVER! — Visual Novel Review

V-review The post V-LOVER! — Visual Novel Review appeared first on Reasons to Anime.

Reasons to Anime

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Days of Anime 2020: Four Leaf

2020 has been a big year for webtoons in the English-speaking scene. Just this year we’ve seen three anime co-productions between Webtoon (the branch of Korean search company…

Isn't It Electrifying?

Dec 19, 2020 • Subscribe

PIONEER LDCE 1994 -

 The end of June 2023 sees a record building up of Pioneer's move into VHS and OVA Animes in the UK, Photos and text information, can be fou...

The Anime Nostalgia Facility UK

Jun 30, 2023 • Subscribe

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The Many Deaths of Lily Kosen: A Horror Visual Novel | Kickstarter

Blood stains your hands. You gather your strength and stab the knife into the demon’s flesh, hoping that this time it will stay dead…

Sweet & Spicy | Otome Game Reviews

Feb 16, 2023 • Subscribe

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The Last Act Visual Novel Review – Ghost Lovers!

All her life, Sarah has wanted to act on the stage, and when she finally lands her first role she can’t believe her luck. But the production of…

Two Happy Cats

Apr 6, 2021 • Subscribe

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Visual Novel Review: Witch on the Holy Night

Everyone gets roasted by Aozaki Aoko and then grilled by Alice Kuonji. i guess technically this is the best otome game since 2023

Bread Master Lee

Mar 16, 2025 • Subscribe

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Celestia: Chain of Fate Visual Novel Review (Spoiler‑Free)

Enter the Academy of Celestia, survive the three trials, and discover the mystery of your past in a world of angels, demons, and humans.

Yatta-Tachi

Sep 13, 2024 • Subscribe

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Visual Novel Review: Yumeyu Senkyo Romanesque -Chronicles of Refugia-

Lured in by Kazuki Yone’s illustrations, I decided to check out this indy game on Steam as it was available in both Japanese an English.

かわいいじゃなきゃダメなの!

Sep 5, 2022 • Subscribe

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Robolife2-Nova Duty — Visual Novel Review

Robolife2-Nova Duty is a game that isn't too concerned with originality. In fact, its premise is identical to that of its predecessor.

Reasons to Anime

Sep 21, 2023 • Subscribe

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Visual Novel Review: Shinigami to Shoujo

Using the PS Vita opening because F Lambsoars shitty cover lmao. I’m 10 years too late, but now that it’s been ported to the switch I finally decided…

かわいいじゃなきゃダメなの!

Aug 22, 2022 • Subscribe

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Unhinged Yandere Romance Visual Novel Recommendations

Is red your favorite color? Do you long for Cage-kun? I have just the thing for you—a curated list of unhinged yandere game recommendations.

Blerdy Otome

Jul 10, 2024 • Subscribe

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Hooked on You – Visual Novel Review

It was inevitable players would get horny for them. Thanks to Hooked on You, the player base finally has an outlet for those base feelings.

Reasons to Anime

Feb 22, 2024 • Subscribe

Spirit Hunter: NG Visual Novel Review

Coming hot off the exhilarating experience that was Death Mark, I was more than ready to jump into its sequel Spirit Hunter: NG. In this game you play…

Two Happy Cats

Jul 27, 2020 • Subscribe

Akira

Yuri Visual novel ‘Melancholy Love’ Released

On January 29, publisher Kikai Digital released the English version of White Dew Game’s Melancholy Love. The title is available with a special 15% off launch discount.Melancholy Love…

The Holy Mother of Yuri

Jan 31, 2021 • Subscribe

RPG Visual Novel Review: Digimon Survive

Do you like being a school guidance counselor? Well you’re about to be one for 25 hours. these digimon are absolutely NOT our champions So as I am…

Yurika and Kanade's Game Reviews

Jul 19, 2025 • Subscribe

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Needy Streamer Overload — Visual Novel Review

Everything for the views

Reasons to Anime

Sep 7, 2023 • Subscribe

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Anime Club no Densetsu: The Tale of the Moé Pioneer

I’ve attended an in-person anime club for quite a while now, but it wasn’t until recently that I learned that these sort of group organizations have kind of…

Season 1 Episode 1

Mar 20, 2021 • Subscribe

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The Metamorphosis of the Magical Girl Genre

As the tone in the Madoka series shifted at the end of episode three, so did the tone of the mahou shoujo genre as a whole, leading to…

Anime Feminist

Feb 2, 2022 • Subscribe

Puella Magi Madoka Magica

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The Leaf and the Giant: The Astonishing Animation of Akihiro Ota

So, goddamn Wano, huh? It turns out I caught up on One Piece at an exceptionally good time. Over the past several years, the team at Toei have…

Wrong Every Time

Jan 8, 2024 • Subscribe

One Piece, exception

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Pantsu Hunter: Back To The 90s — Visual Novel Review

For a lot of Pantsu Hunter, the silliness is the point. Randomly getting killed is very goofy and the writing is self-aware.

Reasons to Anime

Apr 11, 2024 • Subscribe

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Visual Novel Review: Tsukihime -A Piece of Blue Glass Moon-

Arcueid is a strong vampire woman who don’t need no man. dookiehime ~a piece of (shit) fail ass moon~

Bread Master Lee

Apr 20, 2025 • Subscribe

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Episode 1 of Mystery Adventure Visual Novel ‘of the Devil’ is Out on Steam

This one goes out to all my mystery lovers out there! Indie studio, Nth Circle released the latest chapter in their episodic mystery adventure game, of the Devil…

Blerdy Otome

Feb 13, 2025 • Subscribe

Ace Attorney

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“Foul Play” (Demo) – Yuri Visual Novel Review

I talk about an upcoming and thrilling yuri visual novel where you play as a detective who’s figuring out her feelings while stuck in a high-stakes game!

The Lily Garden

Sep 14, 2020 • Subscribe

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Robolife: Days With Aino – Visual Novel Review

With a runtime of just 5 hours, Robolife is pretty neat for an eroge title. Nice sex scenes spaced out with simple but effective gameplay

Reasons to Anime

Dec 1, 2022 • Subscribe

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