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News/Upcoming:
http://www.cool-b.jp/calendar.php
http://otomex.net/calendar
FAQ:
http://pastebin.com/bqwGmEeC
Rec chart:
http://pastebin.com/dDnYWGem
BL Downloads:
http://pastebin.com/Vz6NsMpe
Otome Downloads:
http://pastebin.com/SnkfJYnm
http://pastebin.com/HRKrTLj0
English Otome Games:
https://vndb.org/g542?fil=lang-en
Translation status:
https://boards.4chan.org/jp/catalog#s=visual%20novel%20translation%20status
Character Birthday Archive:
http://piratepad.net/qP0sKOGum6
Various game/CD info:
http://pastebin.com/xLipAbZq
Previous thread: >>145367757
JP wikis:
http://wikiwiki.jp/toulove/
http://tohken.gamerch.com/
EN wiki:
http://touken-ranbu.wikia.com
Official twitter accounts:
https://twitter.com/TOUKEN_STAFF
https://twitter.com/tkrb_ntr
Game rips:
http://pastebin.com/zTh3WAfk
Artbook scans: https://mega.nz/#!CN4HCYxS!ysBUl56dooRevfriIm2eU5-X2YkYin6vmY3DQpnWkVw
Touken Ranbu GFC Anthology full volume:
https://mega.nz/#!6FcjRRwZ!-Xkr2CNSI0nSgbTEpk3mmpu4FHt6N-0rlSaXLmlrYtU
>10 million yen stretch goal for Season 2
Why it needs much more money compared to Season 1?
>>145848926
>app
Fuck it all.
>>145848926
The design look more like a bobge
>>145848926
Still wondering how this person gets their mag 2 days early.
>Does Utapri have good rhythm games
I thought I would be decent due to all of the music series I've been playing lately, but it's rough, but still very fun.
>>145854532
They know someone or they them self work at a store?
I'll post once clear scans come in.
>>145851998
So R-18 bobge app where we need to pay to see the sex scene CGs?
>>145849583
I think the initial goal was just to get a TV slot for the existing series.
>>145859198
Can't tell if bad joke or actually retarded.
>>145858889
Those long fingers.
(apologies)
>watching EOPs machine translate through a game and get shit severely wrong
Infuriating.
aw yeah, Teal.
>>145863563
What game?
>>145863194
>>145863497
>>145863663
This artstyle makes everyone look so unattractive, at least to me.
>>145863563
It's extra fun when it's a game with such a simple plot you'd think it'd be impossible to fuck up with machine TL but they find a way!
>>145864783
>impossible to fuck up
>with machine TL
Pick one.
And why the fuck are you watching a machine TL anyways? Of course it's shit and wrong.
>>145864869
I don't think you understood their post.
>>145865582
That's a really cute shota.
>>145866276
Can't stop staring at her mouth
These games all look the same
>>145870479
Please elaborate. In what way do they look the same?
>>145870634
There's very little variance in style
>>145870479
I hate most otome art so much.
>>145870921
While I agree that Miko and Hanamura Mai have a quite similar artstyle, I don't see how Yuiga Satoru and RiRi are similar to those. Especially the former, since she uses those weird patterns for the hair, and generally has softer art and coloring.
>>145871509
It's like they're all copying off each other
It's like the same 5 guys in every game
>>145871579
The designs of the boys are pretty different, especially those in CollarxMalice are quite unique. I don't see the similarity.
If you mean the body types and age, you should be used to those since they're almost always around the same for Otome games.
What I don't like most about these designs, is that when they try to be original, they just end up looking like tacky clusterfucks.
>>145871579
>>145872047
You know guys, it'd be easier if you'd write about actual examples. They're like 7 different games posted already.
>>145872202
Alright, for tacky clusterfucks >>145871689 >>145870770 >>145870495 >>145870175
And most others that try at fantasy designs.
>>145872398
Hey hey, I hope you're not hating on twin buns with tiny hat shota.
>>145872609
I am. He looks like garbage.
>>145872659
>>145872398
The only thing tacky on the shota is the stupid twin buns. I'm pretty sure the other guy is specifically supposed to look tacky.
![gumonshoe1459308783[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/AEF4np8.jpg "gumonshoe1459308783[1].jpg")
>>145872659
Well fuck you, I like his design.
Here, that's what a shit design is.
>>145872845
Looks on par with it to me.
>>145872398
It looks like they're trying to imitate RPG art and failing.
>>145872905
I don't understand your taste.
>>145873108
I'm not blinded by pretty boy goggles and can see shit for what it is.
>>145873647
Alright shitposter-kun, what do you think looks good?
>>145873839
None of this shit.
>>145873993
Then why are you in here?
>>145876141
You don't have to blindly like every aspect of this shit you know.
>>145876141
They always come in here and shitpost. Don't worry about it and ignore them
>>145872047
I don't know what it is with Japan and overdesigning.
And even when you put that aside these guys just look plain ugly. Eyes too close together, faces too narrow, bodies deformed having not enough chest definition or leg shape, perspective goes off when drawn at an angle. It's all the same shit. The only difference is the amount of filters and saturation in the coloring.
I like Kagero's though.
>>145877186
I'll ask again, why are you even in here if you think 95% of Otome guys are ugly?
>>145878002
Is >>145876249 beyond your reading comprehension?
>>145878265
Considering Otome is about romancing cute boys, not liking how they look kinda defeats the purpose.
Or do you want to tell me you play them for the story?
>>145878002
>>145878450
Anon, just ignore them. I doubt they even like anything /blog/ related, they are just here to shitpost.
>>145878450
Why have you gotten to aggressive and defensive over people not liking these designs?
>>145878789
I'm just wondering, anon.
>>145878450
Boy are not only about appearance, you silly woman. Furthermore, Otomate is not the only one who makes otome games.
>>145878556
Posting opinions you don't agree with is not shitposting.
>>145878789
We've got a bunch of newfriends lately and a lot of the older posters are fucking off because this thread's gone to shit
>>145879070
>Otomate
The publisher has almost nothing to do with the art except difference in budget and policy of who to hire, except maybe in cases like Takuyo, when they use the same artist for many works.
Especially Otomate uses a quite wide variety. Which admittedly also means lots of newbies, but that's not a bad thing in my opinion. And there also using amazing artists like Kagero, Hanaura Mai, Kazuki Yone and Teita, which are in my opinion one of the best Otome artists.
Is there any company you have in mind that almost exclusively uses amazing artists?
I'll agree with you on the appearance thing, but I still think it's an important thing. I don't think I could enjoy lighthearted games if I thought the boy designs were all ugly.
>>145879070
Yeah a handful of their regular artists have similar styles. I assume they look for them on purpose so the assistant artists can do more work for cgs and the like.
>>145880216
Otomate is a developer as well as a publisher. Takuyo too.
>>145880140
It's summer. And I keep seeing people refer to us when I curiously browse around.
>>145880140
>>145882428
/blog/ has never been a place of quality though. Occasionally someone will share something or there'll be a discussion but it's rare.
>>145883397
reminds me, as someone who occasionally shares stuff, I get a lot of download count even on games that I thought would be more obscure, yet the thread is always dead. and when those games are discussed it just feels like me and one or two other people.
I don't get it.
>>145880216
>Kagero, Hanaura Mai, Kazuki Yone and Teita
The others are fine too, but personally I feel only Kagero and Kazuki Yone are truly remarkable (and even they didn't start out at 10/10 either). Going for newbies can help lesser known gems get some spotlight, but the downside is that you can end up with a bunch of games with bland designs. And the responsibility doesn't fall only on the artist, since in the end it's the company who gives the okay on what their games look like.
>Is there any company you have in mind that almost exclusively uses amazing artists?
Does Kadokawa count? Or maybe Red too, even though with SRX the guys can look reptile-like at some angles.
>>145883781
Games are long, most just add them to their backlog, many play just two or three hours a day, even more have a collection of games they haven't played yet.
And most don't really write about the games when they play it.
Which reminds me.
I'd love seeing more impressions. No matter what, I like reading through them.
So if you feel like it, please write about what you're playing, or at least post some screenshots.
>>145883781
Maybe people who haven't read the game yet still downloaded your stuff anyway? Maybe curious EOPs?
I still swear that it feels like there's a lot more EOPs hanging around than those strawpolls suggest.
>>145883781
People always bitch when I talk about shit so I stopped talking about shit.
>>145884192
oh, I meant misc content for said games, rather the games themselves. I'd actually understand high count if it was the game itself
just seems a little odd that I get high count for other content when only a couple people seem that invested otherwise.
>>145883781
It's been shown at times that we have more lurkers than posters. Plus some might not currently being playing /blog/ games, or are playing but have not completed enough to discuss the games.
I don't know how those anons fully completed Shirayuki or Kenka Bancho Otome or Period Cube in a week
sorry for today's speed
>>145884580
what's holding them back? the hostile attitude?
>tries to start conversation about a game
>nothing
>posts a download link for misc content for same game
>40 downloads
it's sad.
>>145884065
>and even they didn't start out at 10/10 either
Artists get better with time. Which is why I like that Otomate are picking up so many newbies with potential. But yeah, it has its downsides.
I personally think the anatomy is more of a problem than designs, but maybe I'm just less picky. I like stuff like double buns and rainbow eyes, sue me.
And yeah, I totally agree that companies are to blame as well. Like, when you see shit like pic related you really question if there was any art qc at all.
I wouldn't say Kadokawa counts, but shit, I didn't realize there was a Nichijou game. And a Lucky Star one.
But yeah, Red hires some good artist.
>>145885984
That's hilarious.
Maybe >>145884218 is right and there's a bunch of anons who collect things of series they haven't read on their HD for whatever reason.
>>145884937
No worries, we have time.
Thanks for always dumping.
>>145886450
I still vote for selecting one otome and bl title for all of us to play over the summer.
>>145886635
No problem.
>>145886651
Actually, we should really do that.
It's not like it can hurt.
Out of interest:
http://www.strawpoll.me/10519563
>>145885575
>they already revealed her brother
Great mystery, faggots.
>>145887420
What games do you think we should try first?
>>145883781
I've seen people repost my download links to other sites. A drama CD I shared had over 500 downloads because of that.
>>145891363
I think we should pool together a few suggestions for otoge and BL and vote on one for both categories. PC titles only so no one has to buy Vita games(or go back to PSP).
Sound ok? Any suggestions?
>>145892236
I think PSP should be okay. There are many good Otome games on it, and it'd be a shame to leave them all out.
Also, story games would probably be best as there often isn't a lot to talk about more lighthearted games.
>>145891531
>the characters grow up
Sounds interesting.
Let's play Diabolik Lovers and Pigeon Blood
>>145871689
was hoping the robot got a human form, now to see if he has a full route.
>>145892787
I get the feeling people would lose motivation for PSP games but we might as well include them in suggestions.
>>145892236
I suggest Taisho Alice for otoge.
What are your fetishes, /blog/?
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>>145892236
Suggesting Natsuzora no Monologue since no one here played it, it has high reviews and it sounds interesting (time looping)
>>145894468
Making boys cry
>>145894839
I-I don't mind bullying, anon!
>>145894468
Hand holding, like the filthy degenerate I am.
>>145898129
But that'scute_____love, anon!
>>145894839
What are some games that let me do this?
>>145896543
>>145899524
>stuttering
>!
Fuck off.
>>145900740
How about no
Who are some of /blog/'s favourite reviewers?
I just started playing this and my god, the expressions on this duck are so adorable.
>>145903781
That is a cute duck. Wanted to play the game for the duck, but still didn't get around for it.
Is that the PSP version?
>>145900740
S-stop anon, you're gonna make me cry :^)sadists are actually miracles of nature though
>>145893480
I second Taisho Alice.
Also, Zettai Kaikyuu Gakuen.
3 suggestions seems good enough considering the number of people who want to do it. If anyone else has one say it soon. I'll make the poll in an hour.
And is no one interested in doing it for bobge?
>>145910959
Maybe Pigeon Blood for the shits and giggles.
>>145910959
I'd unironically suggest some but for some reason people seem unreasonably picky with BL games and even give them hell for shit widespread in otome too.
So I suppose it's better off to suggest shit people can "ironically" enjoy like Pigeon Blood and Dramatical Murder.
>>145912680
What would you suggest "unironically"? I'm open to genuine suggestions.
Chances of people actually going through with playing when the time comes are kinda slim. I just don't see very many people carrying through with it.
>>145913581
It did fail miserably last time but there's no harm trying again. I'm interested in all of the otoge choices so I'll play it regardless.
Here's the otoge poll: http://www.strawpoll.me/10522091
Let's wait for another suggestion or two for the BL one.
>>145916329
My vote went for Natsuzora only because it's never talked about. And I'm still thinking if I should get the ZKG port, I'm kinda opposed to getting censored stuff, but reading on vita is easier than on pc
>>145916917
Was anything added to the vita port?
>>145916917
>reading on vita is easier than on pc
I don't get this meme
>>145917346
They had to modify one route because it had "crime scenes" and they still have Cero D, but other than that I heard of nothing new
>>145917768
>meme
What's there not to get, you can read in any position you want, on your comfy bed
>>145917346
It's not out yet but I haven't heard of any new content. It's being ported by the same company as TaiAli and that only got some new customization features and an omake gallery.
>>145917768
Walk around the house with it, take it under the blankets, hold it as close or far from your face as necessary, put it in sleep mode and start it again immediately any time, handier shortcut buttons, etc.
>>145916329
Voted for Natsuzora for the same reason as >>145916917.
>>145917768
It's more comfy to leisurely play Vita games in bed before going to sleep. And I have the attention span of a gold fish so when I do stuff on PC I easily get distracted.
>>145916329
If Natsuzora wins I'll play, becuase of Inoue and sci-fi.
But I'm not interested in the plot or charas of the other two games.
Let's see if this actually works this time though.
I've got to at least beat this first route in SRX first though.
>>145903678
I actually like Yumemirusekai. Her reviews are extremely detailed and while she does include her own thoughts, they are few and far between and not half as cringeworthy as other reviewers so it's bearable.
>>145910959
Hanakisou for bobge
>>145903678
/blog/, amazon reviews, and sale numbers.
>>145918793
On Vita is it possible to open a browser to look up words or walkthroughs and flip back and forth?
Because the PSP is really comfy in bed, but I still have to get up and reference the computer for walkthroughs and dictionary's anyway.
>>145922245
Yes it's possible on Vita.
>>145920527
Isn't the main point of a game review supposed to be the writer's own thoughts on the game though?
>>145922245
Yes, it is.
And for the PSP, you could save the walkthroughs in a HTML file and open them in the PSP web browser. No internet connection required. You'd still have to quit the game the access it but it's better than constantly moving to the computer and back.
>>145922823
I suppose. But when I look for reviews, I usually only pay the attention to the story's summary to see if the game's worth picking up. Official news are too vague and sometimes only show the best parts.
>>145920718
I second this idea.
Bobge poll: http://www.strawpoll.me/10522863
Otoge poll: http://www.strawpoll.me/10522091
>>145928691
When will you end the polls?
>>145933925
I was thinking either 250/300 posts. Depending on how fast we move that should be at least a day.
>>145928691
I wonder how many people are voting for Zettai Kaikyuu Gakuen because they have the vita port preordered...
>>145936794
Are you the same anon who's posted screenshots from other PSP otoge like Armen Noir and Koi Sentai? If so I'm impressed at your ability to power through your backlog like that.
>>145938509
yeah same person.
It actually took me a while I thought.
I got through Issho ni Gohan pretty quickly, but the other games I could have probably done quicker.
>>145939186
You've read them all this year though right? Going back to PSP for a single game is already a struggle for me.
>>145939903
A poorfags struggle, but the screen doesn't bug me that much, and these games don't have ports anyway.
I've been wondering if putting Kyoya's event UR into the team instead of changing it to an UR+ would give me more points?
up
>>145904236
Yes, I'm playing on an emulator.
up
Lulu a best.
![Ck_X5aUUUAESac5[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/qn8n58g.jpg "Ck_X5aUUUAESac5[1].jpg")
I wonder if we'll get a new rejet game that's not a sequel this year.
Or even next year.
>>145956780
I'm really hoping for one. They should really take their time working on it like they did with KgK.
Tried out the PS2 emulator for the first time, and this works quite good.
Might be an option for those that prefer a higher resolution than PSP.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1t_oChT2aYo
In honor of Father's Day, who are the best love interest fathers?
![18668[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/s5ZxDld.jpg "18668[1].jpg")
>>145967364
>>145967364
In what weird country are you that you have Father's Day today?
>>145960163
Ahh, I've been wanting to see this again.
>>145972989
Boigah land, but it's just a clear as day excuse to bring up delicious oyajis.
>>145972989
What weird country are you in? A lot of countries have father's day today, not just burgerland.
>>145968228
>>145967364
Damn, I remember seeing someone on /a/ say that Dialovers had a dad cucking his sons, but I thought that was just a joke. (All I know about the series is snippets that people said about it here and there.)
>>145975234
I don't recall Karlheinz ever getting a route, but I didn't play the Vita sequels.
>>145975234
>>145976596
Oh, I thought it was
>fathers of a love interet
nice outfit
>>145980431
>forget to save code
Fucking sucks that they dropped the star rates so much. I didn't bother starting again because it would take months.
>This will be every Izumi scene in the anime
>>145986181
Are there any series that have a lot of comedy that even pushes the li to fall asleep during an h or leading to an h scene?
Why are "true" ends a thing? Why give the illusion of choice?
>>145990059
Yeah, I never liked that concept because it makes the other routes feel pointless in a way. (You want X to have a good ending? Well, then you won't get 'real' story closure. Too bad!)
>>145990059
Beats me. Sometimes it really feels they just wrote it to piss you off especially if your favourites get shafted.
Touken Ranbu Anthology Chapter 12
https://mega.nz/#!GAU3VZZb!VWh9E5Uit36YMbJmx5U47YPGzYweESy0ISH2ZLc4THg
https://youtu.be/ITX_gxx9BVM
Can't wait.
>>145994143
Might be good, but there's no way it'll be even nearly as good as Vol.2
>>145999183
>2
My nigga. That CD was 15/10.
Though I have enjoyed the entire series overall and am expecting good things from this next one.
>>145994143
>Masuda
Oh boy
We know nothing about Collar x Mallice's writer, right? I'm afraid it's gonna be shit and only made to look appealing.
>>146010891
I agree. It'll probably be another case of pretty art and good music, but shit story.
>>146010891
I've been getting those vibes from it from the start so I never had much interest.
Are there any femdom games? Besides that one route in Jooubachi.
>>145990059
For plot structure, to have a route that closes off the game, or for games where it just makes sense for one guy to be canon.
There's no 'illusion of choice'. You have entire, hours long routes for other characters where they get their ending.
As long as there's a reason for there to be a true route and the guy chosen to be the true route makes sense I'm fine with it even if I don't like him. The only times it bothers me are with cases like C;R's Lupin where other guys were more connected to the main plot than him and he just felt shoved in there because he was the most generically appealing one.
>>145928691
Reminder to vote in these. We'll stop at 250 posts.
Are there any other good places to buy used games for cheap other than surugaya?
Also best forwarding services in /blog/'s experience?
>>146024179
>forwarding
2you4 is the cheapest unless you're a tax raped europoor since they won't undervalue if there's a receipt in the box
other than that jpn-depot
>>146024735
Hadn't heard of that one before. On a related note, does surugaya have issues with foreign credit cards?
>>146025002
No. I was able to make my purchase using my Canadian credit card without any trouble.
>>146025193
Shit. I might be on my way to a terrible itabag sooner than I thought.
>>146025193
Same. My Canadian visa-debit also worked.
>>146025193
>>146025406
Huh. The last time I tried to pay with my German credit card it didn't work because
>日本国内発行のクレジットカードのみの取り扱いとなります。
so I had to use Paypal instead.
>>146024179
I use tensojapan (different from Tenso) and the prices are on the cheaper side. The only down side is that you have to "verify" your identity...
>>146025605
I didn't even know there was an option for Paypal. It worked out for you either way though, right?
>>146026094
Paypal works unless you have R18 products in the cart, then you need credit card
>>146025374
Kek. Have fun with that.
So I assume no one on /blog/ got Hakuouki shinkai?
>>146026094
Yes and no. I couldn't change the payment method for that order anymore (only option was to change to bank transfer) so I had to cancel and re-order everything again.
>>146026175
Pre-orders don't work with Paypal either.
>>146026283
I'm too confused over everything Hakuoki related at this point.
>>146026283
>>146026960
Who're the three new character routes anyway?
>>146027174
Shinpachi, Sannan, and Yamazaki have routes now.
The new characters with routes are Iba Hachirou, Sakamoto Ryouma, and Souma Kazue.
>>146014576
I'm kinda reluctant to preordering stuff if I didn't like (or don't know) the team's previous work, and there might be a reason why they still didn't anouce all the staff.
>>146016546
None of the guys appeal to me, but the game looks to be hyped.
>>146026283
I would if I had extra money, but remakes aren't really priority.
>>146033391
Seriously? I've yet to play this, and I have more incentive now that I see it on the Vita.
Did anyone happen to play the Vita edition? Any interesting additions?
>>146034498
It's not like there are many love interest fathers to choose from. But yeah, Jolly turned out better than expected.
>>146035804
Sorry, I should have said features or any new content, not characters alone.
New sword soon.
I've found the best boy, the only one to make this game worth playing, nothing will beat him. I know that I've said I'm gonna write after I finish all the routes, but Shougo >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> everyone else.
I've finished all 4 routes available from the start. For the order, I'd say it's best to leave Shizuru and Akira for later, since there are some plot points in their routes that give more information about previous bits of information, especially in Shizuru's, when it comes toSasagoi and his reactions to his books. Akira's route isn't that much full of spoilers, but the plot twist of his route doesn't appear in the other 3.
First, Hisui. His route was more on the emotional side. However, I see no point in mentioning that he "hates girls" on his profile, since itdidn't really matter at all, he's also "but guurlz" after which he's all "no offence, I didn't want to discriminate anyone". This was just full of bad writing. I also didn't like how he was a little bit tooyandere-ishly obsessiveat some times.
Of course, the plot itself is still only okay, not good or not bad.
>>146053104
Now, the best part of the game. I don't believe that Rui, Hayato, or secret character are gonna be better than Shougo. It's been a long time since I've played something with a tsundere this cute and full of dere. He has a slight blush on pretty much all the time. When he goes too tsun and hurts someone he switches to dere and tries his best to apologize in an awkward way. Shame that the faces on the log are default ones.
I also loved that his route did right what other mostly do wrong.He apologized to MC and explained why he suddenly started being a dick to her after one event
His sex scene was also cute and awkward, withhand holdingafterwards. He wasasking MC if it's okay to kiss her and touch her, like the pure virgin he is. He was also concerned if she was okay after the sex. And even properly confessed to her and asked her feelings before doing anything more.
I feel like the plot in his route had the most sense, the MC wasn't also a useless rag. When she went to do some spying she didn't try to go further alone, because she knew it was reckless. Also,she was useful during the climax of the route, she thought up a plan to save them both, though it was interrupted by the rest of the cast coming to where they were.
I have a feeling that another writer was doing this route, as it's quality was better than others. Or maybe, she just likes Shougo the most and gave her best. However, I still enjoyed reading it more for character interactions that the plot happenings.
Anyways, after this route I don't feel that I've only wasted my money, but I'm also prepared for bigger disappointment with the remaining guys.
>>146053194
On the left is Shougo's face most of the time, on the right is the huge virgin blush.
>>146053304
He also mistookbathrooms and went into the girls one. He went all"I saw nothing" but later on admitted that he was taken by her white skin
>>146053380
Such a pure virgin
>>146053452
This is the lewdest CG up till now
>>146053546
Unfortunately, there was some bad CG planning, where he's covered by the text box. There's not much in the CG, but spoilered just in case, because it's the ending CG.
Sorry for the spam, but I've really enjoyed his route. He's just a cute.
>>146053649
And of course I forgot to spoiler the pic.
>>146053546
How come his shirt is still on?
>>146054421
He propably didn't take it off or Satoi doesn't like drawing naked male chests. Every time during the foreplay, it's only mentioned how the guy unbuttons MCs shirt, and that's pretty much everything when it comes to undressing.
>>146051354
Nice, it's Manba's artist. Is the wait for Sada-chan finally over?
