Japanese otome games release schedule (unlocalised titles)
The information on this page is dedicated to upcoming Japanese otome games that have NOT been announced for localisation or a multilingual release for this year.
You will primarily find Nintendo Switch releases from major game publishers, which are either fully voiced or at least partially voiced.
How to use:
✤ Click on the game title to be directed to the game’s relevant information.
✤ For English or multilingual otome games release schedule, click here.
| Title | Release date |
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N.B. ᴾ means port.
Game information
Note: Some of the game synopses have been shortened for readability purposes. Go to the official site for the full synopsis.
Utsusemi no Meguri
✤ Dev/pub: Matatabi
✤ Character design: Puru
On a distant, dark island with gates to the Realm of the Dead guarded by humans and demons, an unusual event forces the protagonist to confront demons, unraveling fate, mystery, and forbidden connections.
Tokimeki Memorial Girl’s Side: 1st Love
✤ Dev/pub: KONAMI
✤ Character design: Komatsubara Rieko
This is an otome game with a very intricate stats-raising gameplay. Your goal is to build a romantic relationship with one of the ten available male characters. The aim is to receive a confession of love on the last day of high school at the chapel.
Tokimeki Memorial Girl’s Side: 2nd Season
✤ Dev/pub: KONAMI
✤ Character design: Komatsubara Rieko
Same setting as previous game. New features include the “Second Kiss System,” where accidental kisses spark unique stories, and the “Approach System,” allowing players to actively pursue their favourite boys.
Tokimeki Memorial Girl’s Side: 3rd Story
✤ Dev/pub: KONAMI
✤ Character design: Komatsubara Rieko
Set seven years after TMGS1. The game features six new bachelors and three secret characters. A new Love Triangle system is introduced, allowing players to simultaneously date two bachelors paired together.
Kannagi no Mori
✤ Dev/pub: Matatabi
✤ Character design: Endou Mamemaru
In this supernatural otome game, Kinami Mizuki, gifted with the ability to see the unseen, discovers her familial ties to gods and youkai when a mysterious event occurs after her mother’s death, leading her to manage the “Yorozu Ayakashi-ya” in the village of “Ugetsu.”
Kurenai no Homura: Sanada Ninpou Chou
✤ Dev/pub: Idea Factory x Otomate
✤ Character design: Shiki Sakigumi
A gathering of powerful warlords as the Sengoku period meets its demise. A story about Sanada and the ten brave warriors shining brightly in their final moment of glory at Osaka Castle.
Matsurika no Kei -kEi- Tenmeiin Iden
✤ Dev/pub: Idea Factory x Otomate
✤ Character design: Hasumoto Ryou
In a world where humans, immortals, and sacred beasts coexist, the tale unfolds in the Land of the Moon. Matsurika, a jewel connoisseur, initiates a connection through the sacred “fire” at the Jingxing Festival, setting destinies in motion and unraveling the untold history of nameless individuals.
Akuyaku Reijou wa Ringoku no Outaishi ni Dekiai Sareru
✤ Dev/pub: Opera House
✤ Character design: Rag
“This is the otome game I played!” She realised on the day before the story’s ending.
With her engagement annulled, Tiararose was supposed to be exiled from the country. However, she was proposed to by the crown prince of the neighbouring country…
Hakuouki Yuugiroku Taishitachi no Daienkai
✤ Dev/pub: Idea Factory x Otomate
✤ Character design: Sakura Takuto
Chizuru stumbles upon a secret Shinsengumi meeting. After opening a box lost by Itou, everyone transforms into chibi form. She must navigate through mini-games to unravel the mystery and return things to normal.
Utakata no Uchronia
✤ Dev/pub: LicoBiTs
✤ Character design: RiRi
In the sky-floats the utopian city of “Itehari,” a miniature garden. Hinagiku encounters Yashiro, an amnesiac young man. Their meeting unravels an incident that exposes the hidden truths of her idyllic upbringing.
Moujuu-tachi to Ohime-sama for Nintendo Switch
✤ Dev/pub: Idea Factory x Otomate
✤ Character design: Sakura Takuto
A princess born from a deceased concubine is confined to a tower. Despite loneliness, she finds solace in spinning thread, sewing, and her animal companions. Tragedy strikes when the king’s brother arrives, but her beloved animals intervene!
Mistonia no Kibou -The Lost Delight-
✤ Dev/pub: Idea Factory x Otomate
✤ Character design: Suzushiro Karin
Applause lost everything and vows revenge. Concealing her identity, she works in the mansion of a potential target. As she uncovers the truth, her encounter with honourable nobles raises questions about the path she’ll choose in this tale of revenge.
Hiiro no Kakera
✤ Dev/pub: Idea Factory x Otomate
✤ Character design: Kazuki Yone
Tamaki revisits her childhood village, discovering family history and supernatural dangers; when attacked, she learns she must assume the role of ancestor princess to seal the sword Onikirimaru with five guardians.
7’scarlet
✤ Dev/pub: Idea Factory x Otomate
✤ Character design: Kurahana Chinatsu
During summer vacation in the town of Okunezato, protagonist Hanamaki Ichiko, prompted by her childhood friend Hino, joins the Forbidden Okunezato Club to search for her vanished brother, unveiling mysterious incidents involving the town’s legends and a surprising conclusion.
Natsuzora no Monologue
✤ Dev/pub: Idea Factory x Otomate
✤ Character design: Hanamura Mai x Rokumaru (main), Sakura Takuto (chibi)
In the small seaside town of Tokijima, Aoi’s ordinary life takes an unexpected turn when the once-thrilling tower called the ‘Tree’ comes to life again on July 29th, triggering a mysterious time loop as her science club faces closure.
Getsuei no Kusari -Kyouran Moratorium-
✤ Dev/pub: TAKUYO
✤ Character design: Sakura Takuto
The fandisc for Getsuei no Kusari. It adds a route for Ooigawa Mamoru which continues from the normal end, after stories for the main cast, plus two new characters, Toudou Miyabi and Toudou Itsuki.
My9Swallows TOPSTARS LEAGUE
✤ Dev/pub: Idea Factory x Otomate
✤ Character design: TBC
Collaboration between Otomate and Japan’s professional baseball team Tokyo Yakult Swallows. Your goal as the manager is to help the team to win the league championship while also succeed their idol gig.
Honey Vibes
✤ Dev/pub: Idea Factory x Otomate
✤ Character design: Kurage Ichi
In a tropical paradise where beasts (desire) and humans (reason) meld, a passionate & stimulating love awaits—/ kemomimi x suits x three factions.
Moeyo! Otome Doushi ~Kayu Koigatari~
✤ Dev/pub: Idea Factory x Otomate
✤ Character design: Nekoi Ayu
In a vibrant land where martial arts thrive, status and fame hinge on strength. As a tournament unfolds to determine the strongest, a young Taoist apprentice anticipates her childhood friend’s performance—but unexpectedly finds herself protecting her country?!
Arcana Famiglia Ancora
✤ Dev/pub: HuneX x Comfort x dramatic create
✤ Character design: Sarachi Yomi
At 16, the heroine leaves her secluded life with her mother and their servant to join her father, Mondo, and his vigilante group, the “Arcana Famiglia.” Three months later, her new life officially begins.
Trouble Magia
✤ Dev/pub: Idea Factory x Otomate
✤ Character design: Suzunosuke
The story follows Lucia, who decides to study abroad at a prestigious magic school with one goal in mind: to break the curse that causes her to suddenly transform into animal.
Mononoke Chigiri
✤ Dev/pub: Idea Factory x Otomate
✤ Character design: Melo
Regain your sealed power and face your ancestors’ arch-enemy, the great yokai. Yokai x onmyoji x modern Japanese fantasy.
Olympia Soirée Catharsis
✤ Dev/pub: Idea Factory x Otomate
✤ Character design: Satoi
From the age of gods to the age of humans—a new colourful fantasy begins as a sequel to ‘Olympia Soirée. What is the object brought by the waves? Colourful fantasy x Japanese mythology.
Soukoku no Kusabi ~Hiiro no Kakera~ Tamayori-hime Kitan
✤ Dev/pub: Idea Factory x Otomate
✤ Character design: Ike
Soukoku no Kusabi Hiiro no Kakera 3 and its fandisc, Soukoku no Kusabi Hiiro no Kakera Asu e no Tobira joint Switch port.
DistortedCode -Seija no Nokoriga-
✤ Dev/pub: TAKUYO
✤ Character design: Atori Chiya
Horror-themed otome game from TAKUYO. The teaser trailer mentioned keywords including death’s presence, killer, reincarnation, psychological horror, occult, serial murder case, and more.
Suuran Digit
✤ Dev/pub: Idea Factory x Otomate
✤ Character design: Melo
In the prestigious Soyogi Academy, students from nine noble families, known as the “Suuke,” reign supreme. But behind their facade of superiority lies a secret war, the “Suuransen.” Reisaki Hiroka holds the power to initiate and conclude this deadly conflict.
OZMAFIA!! -RefleXion-
✤ Dev/pub: Poni-Pachet
✤ Character design: Satoi
OZMAFIA’s fandisc. A story of unchanging days—in a distant forest, there lived a girl alone. One day, she embarks on a journey to understand ‘people’ and become a kind witch who helps ‘people.’
Hakuouki Ibun: Berezinsky no Majou
✤ Dev/pub: Idea Factory x Otomate
✤ Character design: Sakigumi Shiki
Hakuouki series spin off set in Eastern Europe. Making her both an angel and a demon; a story exploring the origin of the elixir for eternal youth.
Fuyuzono Sacrifice
✤ Dev/pub: Idea Factory x Otomate
✤ Character design: Manuka Midou
The frozen world sought a bride (sacrifice). A poignant love x Western Fantasy.
MIX DUNK -King of Basketball-
✤ Dev/pub: Idea Factory x Otomate
✤ Character design: TBC
A collaboration between Otomate, AKB48 and Kawasaki Brave Thunders basketball club.
OVER REQUIEMZ
✤ Dev/pub: Idea Factory x Otomate
✤ Character design: Kazari Tayu
OZ is a country ruled by a king and four witches. There are mysterious structures called “Ruins,” and it is said that strange creatures wander in it…
9 R.I.P. Sequel
✤ Dev/pub: Idea Factory x Otomate
✤ Character design: Yuuya
Sequel to the game 9 R.I.P.
BYAKKO ~Shijin Butai Enrenki~
✤ Dev/pub: Idea Factory x Otomate
✤ Character design: Nitaka
This is a story that defies tragic history. Historical fantasy × age-gap romance × tragedy.
Matsurika no -Kei- Tenmei Kashokuden
✤ Dev/pub: Idea Factory x Otomate
✤ Character design: Hasumoto Ryou
Fandisc to the game Matsurika no Kei -kEi- Tenmeiin Iden.
BUNNIES HIGH SCHOOL
✤ Dev/pub: Idea Factory x Otomate
✤ Character design: Rokugatsu Roku
High school yankee x strongest heroine x violent love.
Side Kicks! beyond
✤ Dev/pub: eXtend x Toybox Inc.
✤ Character design: Sumeragi Kohaku
In Sakrada City, California, the Side Kicks tackles the spread of Ripcord, a dangerous drug. Seeking new members, they recruit Inori, who possesses the unique ability of clairvoyant dreams.
DYNAMIC CHORD feat.[rēve parfait]
✤ Dev/pub: honeybee black
✤ Character design: Fujiwara Ryou
Atano Rio has become estranged from her childhood friend Reon. She later discovers that Reon, his brother Aki, and their friend Kuon have formed a band and need a bassist. As they aim for a major debut, a love story unfolds.
Watashi no Real wa Juujitsu Shisugiteiru
✤ Dev/pub: TetraScope x HotchPotch x Squad Tiramisù
✤ Character design: ne-on
Anesaki Nozomi, a closet otaku and model student, conceals her otome gaming hobby. Only her step-brother Shun is aware, as they live together while their parents are overseas.
Uta no☆Prince-sama♪ Shining Live
✤ Dev/pub: Broccoli
✤ Character design: Kurahana Chinatsu
Meet Shining Production’s hottest new group STARISH and the veteran members of QUARTET NIGHT. Enjoy a Japanese anime rhythm game with idol-raising features! Support your favourite boys as they aim for the top!
Uta no☆Prince-sama♪ Dolce Vita
✤ Dev/pub: Broccoli
✤ Character design: Kurahana Chinatsu
A new story featuring the 11 idols of the Shining Agency. A “love simulation game” that explores Haruka’s growth as a composer and her love story with the idol of the player’s choosing.
Zettai Kaikyuu Gakuen Shiawase-iro no Tobira
✤ Dev/pub: Daisy2
✤ Character design: Wada Beko
The fandisc to Zettai Kaikyuu Gakuen ~Eden with Roses and Phantasm~. It was successfully crowdfunded and officially announced on Sweet Princess vol. 27.
