Shinikiss, or “Why Shizuku is a God”

A shinigami, translated as a “Death God,” is tasked with guiding the souls of those who have recently died. Typically, if one is able to see a shinigami, it means…

School Days

Have you ever wanted to put yourself in the shoes of the protagonist in an anime and make the choices? Have you ever wanted to read a harem story that…

Magical Diary – A Romantic Fantasy

Released in 2011, Magical Diary: Horse Hall is an indie otome visual novel created by Hanako Games.  This story is about a High School Freshman going through her entire first…

Kikokugai – The Cyber Slayer

This is a spoiler-free review. Kikokugai – The Cyber Slayer is a visual novel developed by Nitro+, telling a tale of revenge and featuring plenty of action, swords, cyborgs, and…

Sunrider: Mask of Arcadius

Sunrider is a multi-part, English-language visual novel filled out with segments of tactical RPG gameplay.  You assume the role of Kayto Shields, captain of the starship Sunrider, as he embarks…

Cho Dengeki Stryker – A Damn Good Superhero VN

In the superhero Visual Novel sub-genre where a vast majority of superheroes are “Get that Girl!” Magical Girls, Cho Dengeki Stryker is a breath of fresh air to an otherwise…

Cartagra

This review is spoiler-free. Preceding the previously translated Kara no Shoujo, Cartagra is a story of gruesome murders in a post-war Japan. Kara no Shoujo is one of my favorite…