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Studying is much more exciting when you can imagine yourself dating one of the textbook characters.
Anime characters are known for their big eyes, but this time it’s some tiny ones that are causing terror.
Coronavirus outbreak means many can’t leave their homes, so sexy visual novel developer is going to give them something to do with those idle hands.
Japanese government attempts to beautify the English interpretation of Reiwa, gives us an eyeful of something else entirely.
Video game features character designs from a famous manga creator, starts with hot guys “twisted from Alice in Wonderland.”
Slip on a headset and let one of three handsome dating simulator stars slip a ring on your finger.
Debut work by teen creators smashes crowdfunding goal in less than two hours, aims to be better than made-by-adults titles.
Clever idea makes you the hero of a dating simulator.
Boyish da Vinci and van Gogh have special relationships with friends Michelangelo and Gauguin.
Virtual idol Hatsune Miku takes time out from her busy schedule to sit down for some sweets in augmented reality event.
There’s a fine line between “cute displeased” and “hurt-the-player’s-feelings” displeased.
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