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... I'm going to be blunt. It has been a while (think 2014) since any company has produced a nakige that compares to this one. The characters, their backgrounds, their personalities, and the setting all come together to form a story of deep affection, pain, and tears that had me crying more than a dozen times throughout the VN. In terms of heroines, this VN's imoutos are the best. Shinobu is the twisted, obsessive half-yandere, super-capable imouto who adores her niisan (with good reason). Tsubasa is the honest, affectionate, straightforward imouto who is incapable of hiding anything. While the other two heroines kind of pale compared to those two, their routes are another story entirely. I'm going to be straight... there are no bad or under-developed paths in this VN. The characters' emotional and real-life (to them) struggles are intense, engrossing, and emotional. Neneko's and Yuuka's paths are cases of the 'paths surpassing the heroines', a phenomenon that has become sadly rare in recent years, as writing quality has fallen drastically in the charage 'genre'. Technically, Tsubasa's is the true route, but none of the routes were neglected in favor of hers, though I could have wished for an epilogue based a few years later for Shinobu's path (a matter of personal taste). This is a mark of the skill of the writer and the person who designed the scenario, as the fact is that in most cases where there is a true or central heroine, the other heroines tend to be neglected, at least in my experience. The protagonist in this story will probably get mixed reactions out of people, if only because he is a bit angsty, especially when issues of parents come up. He has good reason, as he is a victim of child abuse (he doesn't hide this, and it is revealed within the first half-hour of reading). At heart, he is a good person, but he is very exclusive in the people he cares about and insanely protective of those chosen few. His obsession with his role as a big brother causes some big problems in Shinobu's route, but that is mostly because he is very hard-headed and straight-laced... the type of guy who makes a vow to himself and never breaks it, even in the particulars. Story-wise... this is classic non-Key nakige fare. The protagonist deals with his own issues (to varying degrees) while doing his best for the heroines, the troubles and drama along the way designed to drag the tears out of you, though it all ends happily eventually. I was particularly touched by the healing that occurs in the protagonist in Tsubasa and Neneko's endings (through different methods), and I, for once, wasn't frustrated with the protagonist and heroine's struggles in Shinobu's path. None of the characters' struggles felt forced or unnatural, the way many charage make them seem, which was impressive in and of itself. Overall, this is a first-class addition to anyone's nakige collection, and it is definitely going to be stiff competition for my VN of the Month for May. I wept, I laughed, and I suffered along with the characters and out of sympathy for them. I come out of this VN glad that I played it, a rare experience for a person who is as jaded as I am when it comes to VNs.

So, I asked on reddit and in a blogpost about if people wanted another podcast about vns and since a lot of people were interested in it we decided to do it! So here we have the first episode where we discuss about learning japanese and reading untranslated stuff! I hope you like it, remember its the first episode so it sounds a little stiff since we dont have that much experience, it'll get better with time (also, please bear with me and my hopeless stuttering lol) https://www.mixcloud.com/VNP/the-visual-novel-podcast-ep-01-learning-japanese-and-reading-untranslated-visual-novels/

It's interesting that they have so many game genres in there. Could this mean SP wants to expand beyond VNs and start localizing actual games? Some options are kinda bullshit. There's plenty of questions that ask me to rank stuff despite the fact I don't care for 90% of them. For example, I'm never going to own a gaming console, but I'm forced to put a "would very likely play a game in this console" because the survey doesn't allow a different opion. Or the option about where you get your information from. No matter what choice I make, it always implies I use all the sources, which is not true at all. I particularly liked this option though Lastly

Wait, really? Umm, I may have given them the complete opposite of my actual opinions in a few cases.

Rather than saying this on a thread where dovac is unlikely to see it, you can take this survey

If I was physically capable of tracking down every gaming console and every smartphone on this planet and smash them with a hammer, I would.

When it first started, I was certain it was the ridiculous number of tea-bag-like-containers of dashi stock that came in one shipment from Amazon. A warning to everybody: when it says "pack of 10", it means 10 boxes with some 6 bags in each box, not 10 servings. Also, they expire in, like, a month.

Confession: I played WoW and stopped because all the endgame stuff requires you to not play solo

There would probably be a lot of cute sisters involved in that fanfic if I were to write it. I actually had a dream once where Fuwanovel as a whole was personified as my little sister. It was terrifying. As for who would be in there, I honestly have no idea, and I'm afraid to think about it. For your second question, assuming I do manage to become a professional translator, of course I still want to have you as a pocket editor. Translating Chinese porn games is not just a hobby, it's a way of life!

I'll do a Sakura Spirit giveaway AND an AMA. If you're the first to post, I'll even include a copy of Bad Rats.

Put stuff out quickly. Piss off the established community.

Welcome to the fuwa, it's nice to meet ya. Seems that otome gamers are coming out of the woodwork and into the forums here! As for VN recommends, i'm totally worthless in that regard, I goof of on games and anime too often. So i'm sorry if i'm not any help. Welp, self loathing aside, I hope we can get along on other things to come, and have fun on all you're endeavors. Here's some Chaika to show off, cuz into anime right now.

I've been playing video games more or less constantly for over twenty-five years. That's a very simple statement that holds a surprising amount of meaning, considering how much video games have changed since I first began playing them. It began with the NES, for me... with Mario, Luigi, and the ducks. I shot ducks out of the air, I jumped Mario across gaps and on top of turtles, without ever really understanding what was going on. As a kid, this was fun, seriously. Understand, this is the biggest point I am going to try to get across here... the difference between addiction and fun with video games. I played rpgs, primarily jrpgs, throughout most of my first ten years as a gamer, starting with Dragon Warrior (Dragon Quest), eventually reaching levels of true love with Final Fantasy II and III (IV and VI), Chrono Trigger, Secret of Mana, Secret of Evermore, and Ogre Battle. When the era of cd-gaming came, I played D&D dungeon-crawlers on a shitty dos computer setup, and I played every jrpg I could get my hands on, with a lot of shooters, strategy games, and sports games mixed in. Throughout all of that, I was still having fun. Fun was my reason for continuing (I've always been a story-centric player, so I tended to stick with jrpgs, but I did play a lot of other stuff) and my reason for playing in the first place. It was in the PS2 era that I first came to recognize the difference between taking pleasure in playing something and merely being addicted to it. I picked up FFXI and started playing it on the PS2 (yes, it was possible to play it on the PS2), and for the first time, I knew addiction... for the first time, I poured hour after hour, day after day, into a game that I wasn't having any fun at. I was constantly irritated, constantly driven to continue, whether for social reasons (friends I'd made in-game) or simply because I felt like I was 'almost there'. Then, one day, I suddenly looked up and realized... I was immensely depressed and not enjoying anything about the game. The sense of having wasted my time... sent me into a funk that lasted the better part of a year. I still played games, but the color seemed to leech out of the screen even as I played them. I realized that I was seeing bits of FFXI in other games, and that was enough of a reason for me to actively hate them. No game hit me this way more than FFXII... because FFXII's battle system is essentially that of FFXI with some tweaks. Visually, it was a nightmare, and the weak story and characters only made it worse for me. Ironically, it was the realization that I honestly didn't trust Squeenix to provide pleasurable games anymore that led me to start playing a lot of the weirder stuff out there... such as Eternal Darkness for the gamecube and the SMT series. Ultimately, because I'd become very much aware of the difference between pleasure and addiction, I lost interest in games that I would once have jumped onto simply because they were jrpgs or done in a style I found interesting. I started abusing Gamestop's used game 'seven-day return policy' to demo games, and I slowly but surely came to realize that I honestly and truly hate multiplayer games that aren't played in the same room. I am now an unabashed solo gamer, even outside of VNs. I won't play most multiplayer games at all, and I hate games where the social element is as or more important than the actual gameplay or story. Of course, if a game has an interesting concept, I'll try it... but if I feel that sensation I used to get from FFXI, I drop it immediately, cancelling all subscriptions and discarding all related materials without a second thought, even if I paid a good deal of money for them. To be blunt, life is too short to waste on playing something that is merely addictive (this coming from a VN junkie, I know). That sensation of false social interaction you get from online gaming and the high you get from winning in competitive games is highly addictive... but are you having fun, really? I wonder, how many younger gamers actually know what it is like to enjoy a video game, rather than simply being addicted to one? This is a question that seriously bothers me, as I saw my young cousin playing Call of Duty (whatever the latest one is) online, unsmiling, for two days straight while we were staying at their place a few months back. He really, really wasn't enjoying himself. He was angry, depressed, and frustrated, but I never saw even a hint of a smile when he won, only this vague expression of relief he probably thought was a smile. Was that relief that his team-mates weren't treating him like a worthless noob or an incompetent, or was it simply because the match was over and he could relax? I don't know, because I didn't ask. I know from experience that the difference between addiction and fun is fine enough that most people don't even recognize it is there until they are forced to. What are your experiences, gamers of Fuwa?

I'll just save you the effort That's so Flutterz.

I'd like to start saying "that's so Flutterz" about things other people say around here, but literally nobody else ever says anything that deserves it.

Meh, consider it a stretch - but Liilith and Raz are a demon and angel, I doubt they'd be fazed by such sights - after all - they have witnessed countless atrocities across time~ Desensitisation is bound to happen to anyone after a vast length of exposure. Esp. if you know the lore and origin to Lilith, and what is written about what she went through (according to research anyway). The fact she jokes at everything makes sense, because nothing really matters to her. As for Sorami- That said, people are just too rigid - should learn to just go with the flow

It was nice knowing you, Funya. WoW is where free time goes to die.

It's to troll those who don't read

How long, or how many days are you listing to this: https://cerx.pw/megumin/ ps: I'm on my 3rd day without a break

Sounds rad. Don't close the door behind you Rooke, I'm coming too.

Have you considered books? I hear they meet these requirements pretty well.

Tsujiura-san to Chupacabra Well, if Karin had good romance for shounen manga, then this one has terrible romance for a shounen manga, almost to the level of Nisekoi in terms of stagnation, but not quite. Anyways, the manga is 35 chapters in length and is made by Sakurai Atsuhita. The premise is that the MC named, basically Hikigaya Hachiman gone oh so wrong, saving a new transfer-student, who's pretty much the perfect student, from danger a few times and they start this fake-dating a la Nisekoi. That's the premise. What's the first thing that comes to mind? 'Nisekoi rip-off'? You're exactly right. There of course is some comedy, but it's basically one-trick pony through and through, recycling the same old skit over and over and over again. Two rivals appear later in the story, male and female. I'd say you their names, but I forgot them instantly I finished this manga. Both of them are one-dimensional, one is an ex-idol who suddenly falls in love with the MC and that's it. The male on the other hand is a rich boy, and basically does the same but to Tsujiura instead. Well, how about the main characters? There must be something good about them? Right?! ...Not really. The MC is as I said, a cheap knock-off of the loner-type and nothing else. Even his personality is run-of-the-mill. Tsujiura on the other hand has some redeeming qualities, like her aggressiveness and yankee-like exterior, but if you want to see this personality done right in a romance setting, go read Yandere Kanojo instead. That at least has some good characters and development. The only part that was legitimately funny was the rock-band arc... but that only lasts for one or two chapters, following with the most 'why the fuck am I reading this' final chapter ever. *sigh* What's left? Other than this manga being the cheapest thing I've read in a long while with one-dimensional characters, MC and all, having some of the most cringiest tropes ever-present I could think of, and to top it all off having the shittiest last chapter in recent memory, there really isn't anything positive left. Other than that one chapter with the band, I guess the comedy's good sometimes, albeit rarely. If you want some good shounen manga with romantical developments and tones, DON'T. READ. THIS. MANGA. It's awful, and you're much better off actually reading something with good development like Karin or JUST READ NISEKOI. That'll be all, it's terrible, wouldn't recommend at all.

Does this mean our race is off?! (I still have a few weeks before my break starts ) Ohh! Does that mean you forfeit? Did I win by default? Am I the best ever? I think I am

No current mobile platform allows 18+ content to be sold through official retailers (digital or physical). For PS Vita and Nintendo consoles you're basically doomed since you have to sell through official retailers. For Android your only choice would be to share the application through unofficial channels, but I doubt that would net you any tangible profit worth the cost, and this is not taking into account the hardware limitations (which, granted, aren't that bad nowadays, but still are inferior to PC). Until this scenario changes, I'm never going to support mobile ports over adult content.

No, I would not. Go in Google and educate yourself, how to use command-line tools.

Well, most of your school friendships don’t survive the transition into adulthood anyway. People change, people move away, it takes effort to sustain a relationship which no longer has many things in common or through an inability to meet face to face. Usually people bond with their workmates (often people spend more time working than with their family,) or they get a hobby on the weekend (like sports … or getting smashed at the pub then getting thrown in jail for something lewd) and they bond over that common activity (bonding with your prison guard is maybe not so wise, though.)

I keep playing this one-player game, "What Smells Bad In The Fridge." I usually lose, but it's even worse not to play. The last two weeks were pretty rough. I still don't know what it was, though I did win sometime in the last couple days... my fridge is so barren now.

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It was a decent, amateur podcast There were some inconsistencies with the amount that for example Arc talked in contrast to the amount Ange and you talked. Other than that, that was some A-grade stuttering near the end :^) Lookin' forward to more

I have not played Air VN yet but I have watched the anime and I loved Air very much, it was such touching anime to watch, I have plans to rewatch it again

Is nobody going to point out games/fap ?

Good said Yoyo and I never have played One, but I might give the VN a try one day

Yui Horie is such a perfect Voice Actress that almost any anime she's in goes up a rating or two just by her presence. Glad you noticed how important she was to bringing Ayu to life (coincidentally her voice acting in Love Hina which you mentioned is THE reason I became addicted to anime.)

@Jun Inoue The thing is, all of these character developments, introduction, calculated pace can be done with a different story. IMO you could say that this shaman problem is a mere plot device for those aspects. Obviously the only thing that can prove my opinion wrong if the next episode reveals whether or not the shaman is part of the arc 3 or nothing more than a side villain. Honestly I wish it proves me wrong just so I can praise the anime better, but at this point I can't. Sure the latest episode delivers epic action with more character development particularly for Ram but again, they're starting to drag this arc in terms of story. Let's put it this way, in my opinion Re Zero is a great anime. The thing is I don't want it to be a great anime, I want it to be a MASTERPIECE. I want White Fox to squeeze the potential that the source material has until it's last drop. I want this thing to be so amazing it'll be in the top 10 of MAL of all time. Which is why I'm nitpicking quite a lot on the last 3 episodes. You could blame me rising the expectations to a ridiculous level or blame episode 7 for making me rise it that high. @Ceris First 3 episodes (counting the double length first episode) covers the first volume, episode 4-7 covers the second volume, 8-11 (by my prediction) should be the third volume. Hence episode 12-25 would roughly cover 3-4 more books but LN and WN readers say that the ending would either have to be cliffhanger or original as not even the volume 9 saw the conclusion of the arc. Trying to rush the next arc to completion would destroy the anime's pacing. So the only thing to appease the fans would be cliffhanger. Of course considering right now we're only in episode 11, thus it won't be unreasonable to see the pre-orders and sales of the anime's DVD going up substantially and warranting a "Re Zero 2nd season" announcement at the final episode just to build the hype. I mean Log Horizon did it with it's first season and that thing is 2 cours too! @Kenshin_sama White Fox does sequels more than other studios *coughmadhousecough* so that gives us some hope for a Re Zero sequel. AGK pre-orders are way below expectations thus the author gave them the condensed script for the anime to finish up without resorting to cliffhangers. You also have to factor in how popular is Re Zero overseas compared to AGK which is popular due to hate. Merchandise sales plays a big role too for an anime's future. It is also possible that White Fox doesn't continue it but have another studio leading the production for a sequel instead. Silver Link and J.C. Staff are the prime choices as both studio is listed being outsourced by White Fox and are well known for LN/WN adaptations.

Indeed ...I doubt they'll get fazed by alcohol

that doujin is actually pretty good, really love the artstyle and the how the girl is drawn

I think what you might have there is a Chinese translation patch, not a VN.

... that is a wonderful idea. *turns his cat into a catgirl*

I like the concept of banging her as a way to shut her up. In some cases, even that isn't enough (ef's Kei Shindou).

The reason why Audrey is considered by many to be the best girl, and why she wins almost every poll ever, is because she takes her trope to the extreme and does so brilliantly, basically overshadowing everyone else. She is a treat for people who are tired of the sweet submissive characters that act like nuns who can do no sin. She is the antithesis of typical game heroines, and that's why she's so loved. Or so the theory goes.

Just curious, but why aren't you sending a pm?

To be honest, I only played my favourite heroines: Ayu, Shiori and Makoto. The game feels so very ancient today. Awesome opening music though, and my favourite "The fireworks of winter". I think that the anime is easier to watch, the pacing and structure are good.

You misunderstand. The anime for haganai is an adaptation of the light novel story. Most anime are adaptations of manga, light novels or visual novels. If they continue haganai the anime, they will base it on what happens in the light novels and it turns to shit at the end.

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Nosebleed is spot on. It's common for heroines in the heat of passion to not be able to pronounce words correctly, softening the consonant component of d to r. ramerame is just damedame. There are also plenty of H scenes where they have to speak with their mouths full (use your imagination) and they're able to pronounce even less sounds correct