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Mangagamer
MangaGamer is a video game publisher specializing in the English localization and distribution of Japanese eroge and visual novels. It is run by Japanese-based company Japan Animation Contents. History MangaGamer was originally envisioned as a company that would sell Japanese visual novels overseas by Hiroshi Takeuchi, also known under his alias Bamboo, president of Japanese eroge development company Overdrive. Due to the cost involved, he convinced several other Japanese eroge companies (Tarte, Nexton and Circus) to take part in a joint venture. Due to this setup, the initial lineup of titles consisted of titles produced by companies involved in MangaGamer's creation, with Navel soon joining with their first title, ''Shuffle!''. These early titles were translated by native Japanese speakers involved with parent companies, which resulted in a subpar quality. After complaints from fans, it was announced that a complete re-translation of ''Edelweiss'' was in progress. Starting ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nexton
is a Japanese software publishing company specializing in the publishing and distribution of adult visual novels for 23 game development brands that Nexton is partners with. The company is located in Osaka, Japan. The current president, Akihiko Suzuki has served as the chief director of the Ethics Organization of Computer Software. Brands *Azarashi Soft and its subsidiaries, Azarashi Soft+1 and Azarashi Soft Zero *BaseSon and its subsidiaries, BaseSon SPICE* and BaseSon Light *Cinematograph *Galactica *Herencia *KarinProject *Latte (Formerly Tactics*Latte) *Liquid *Lusterise *Luxury (Formerly Tactics*Luxury) and its subsidiary Luxury Tiara *M's TOY BOX: **Dark One! **GLASSES **RE:creation **Sky Rocket *Mayfar Soft *Nameless *Nomad *Portion *Pure-Liquid *Score and its subsidiary Score hukoa!*Torte Soft *Yumemiru (Co-owned by DiGination) ;Former brands *PL+US *Psycho—produced Miko Miko Nurse *Tactics *RaSen (succeeded by Yukari, independent from Nexton) Tactics Tactics wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dōjin Circle
In Japan, is a group of people who share an interest, activity, or hobby. The word is sometimes translated into English as " clique", "fandom", "coterie", "society", or "circle" (as in " sewing circle"). Self-published creative works produced by these groups are also called ''doujin'', including manga, magazines, novels, music ( ''doujin'' music), anime, and video games ( ''doujin'' soft). Print ''doujin'' works are collectively called '' doujinshi''. ''Doujin'' works are typically amateur and derivative in nature, though some professional artists participate in ''doujin'' culture as a way to publish material outside the regular publishing industry. Annual research by the research agency Media Create indicated that of the US$1.65 billion of the otaku industry in 2007, ''doujin'' sales made up 48% (US$792 million). Literary societies Literary circles first appeared in the Meiji period when groups of like-minded ''waka'' writers, poets and novelists met and publish ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Moonstone (company)
Moonstone is a Japanese visual novel studio known for creating adult-oriented bishōjo games. The founding members of Moonstone had once been members of Circus A circus is a company of performers who put on diverse entertainment shows that may include clowns, acrobats, trained animals, trapeze acts, musicians, dancers, hoopers, tightrope walkers, jugglers, magicians, ventriloquists, and unicyclis ..., a similar visual novel studio. After the establishment of Moonstone, a collaboration project between Moonstone and Circus was set up for Circus' game '' Suika AS+'', and then another collaboration project between the two companies was set up for Moonstone's game '' Gift''. On 2009 Moonstone established the sub-brand Moonstone Cherry, which focuses on nukige titles. Games produced By Moonstone *''Ashita Deatta Shōjo'' (May 30, 2003) *''Imōto Watashi, Donna Koto Datte...'' (November 28, 2003) *''Doko e Iku no, Ano Hi'' (June 25, 2004) *'' Gift'' (May 27, 2004) **'' Gift ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Suika (visual Novel)
is a Japanese adult visual novel developed by Circus and was first released on July 27, 2001 for Windows as a CD-ROM, followed by a DVD-ROM release on August 31, 2001. It was followed by two all-ages consumer ports for the PlayStation, retitled as ''Water Summer'', and the Dreamcast on July 18, 2002, which was subsequently followed by an all-ages version for Windows, released on July 25, 2003. An expanded version, entitled , was released in Japan on September 24, 2004 with the adult content found in the original version, followed by a European release on April 25, 2009, and was again ported to the PlayStation 2, entitled , released on August 30, 2007 with the adult content removed. The gameplay in ''Suika'' follows a linear plot line, which offers pre-determined scenarios and courses of interaction, and focuses on the appeal of the main female characters. ''Suika'' has made several transitions to other media. A light novel was published by Paradigm in November 2001 and a set o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Psycho (brand)
is a Japanese software publishing company specializing in the publishing and distribution of adult visual novels for 23 game development brands that Nexton is partners with. The company is located in Osaka, Japan. The current president, Akihiko Suzuki has served as the chief director of the Ethics Organization of Computer Software. Brands *Azarashi Soft and its subsidiaries, Azarashi Soft+1 and Azarashi Soft Zero *BaseSon and its subsidiaries, BaseSon SPICE* and BaseSon Light *Cinematograph *Galactica *Herencia *KarinProject *Latte (Formerly Tactics*Latte) *Liquid *Lusterise *Luxury (Formerly Tactics*Luxury) and its subsidiary Luxury Tiara *M's TOY BOX: **Dark One! **GLASSES **RE:creation **Sky Rocket *Mayfar Soft *Nameless *Nomad *Portion *Pure-Liquid *Score and its subsidiary Score hukoa!*Torte Soft *Yumemiru (Co-owned by DiGination) ;Former brands *PL+US *Psycho—produced Miko Miko Nurse *Tactics *RaSen (succeeded by Yukari, independent from Nexton) Tactics Tactics wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
J-List
J-List is an online retailer of Japanese goods for consumers outside Japan, mainly otaku goods, anime, and manga. The company was established by American Peter Payne in 1996. Its head office is located in Isesaki, Gunma, Japan. JBOX is a division of J-List. J-List also translates and publishes physical hentai doujinshi , also romanized as ', is the Japanese term for self-published print works, such as magazines, manga, and novels. Part of a wider category of ''doujin'' (self-published) works, ''doujinshi'' are often derivative of existing works and created by ..., art books, and tankōbons in English through its sister company, J18 Publishing. References External links * Comics-related organizations Comics retailers Companies based in Gunma Prefecture Hentai companies Internet properties established in 1996 Manga industry Online retailers of Japan Retail companies established in 1996 {{Japan-company-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Da Capo (visual Novel)
is a Japanese adult visual novel developed by Circus's division Circus Northern which was released as a limited edition on June 28, 2002 playable on Windows as a CD-ROM; a DVD-ROM version followed on July 26, 2002. An English release was scheduled for December 25, 2008, and the game was available for a brief time on that date, but the title was pulled until January 20, 2009. ''Da Capo'' began as a series of prelude short scenarios in the '' Suika'' fandisc ''Archimedes no Wasuremono'', and since the initial release, there have been numerous different versions released for Windows and PlayStation 2 over the years with updated scenarios and characters. The gameplay in ''Da Capo'' follows a plot line which offers pre-determined scenarios with courses of interaction, and focuses on the appeal of the seven female main characters. Circus described ''Da Capo'' as a . A sequel set 53 years after the end of ''Da Capo'', ''Da Capo II'', was released on May 26, 2006 and features a new ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kirakira (visual Novel)
is a Japanese adult visual novel developed by Overdrive and first released playable on a Microsoft Windows PC on November 27, 2007. An official English translation by MangaGamer was released in June 2009 only available via downloading on MangaGamer's website. A PlayStation 2 version published by PrincessSoft was released on February 26, 2009. A version of the game with all adult content removed was ported to the iPhone and iPod Touch by M-Trix Inc. and was released on the App Store on November 20, 2009. In addition, a sequel called was released by Overdrive for the PC in August 2008. Plot The protagonists of ''Kirakira'', Shikanosuke, Kirari, Sarina and Chie are the members of the at the Christian school Ohbi Gakuen. The club was set to be closed in next March so they try to set up a band they call the to save the club. Their performance at the subsequent school festival succeeds with flying colors. That performance was put on the Internet where one of the live houses ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Higurashi When They Cry
is a Japanese murder mystery dōjin soft visual novel series produced by 07th Expansion that comprises the first two entries of the ''When They Cry'' franchise. The series focuses on a group of young friends living in the fictional village of Hinamizawa and the strange events that occur there in 1983. The games are built on the NScripter game engine and the Microsoft Windows operating system. The first game in the series, ''Onikakushi-hen'', was released on August 10, 2002, and the eighth and final game in the original PC series, ''Matsuribayashi-hen'', was released on August 13, 2006. While the first four games carried the overall title ''Higurashi no Naku Koro ni'' and are considered the first entry in the ''When They Cry'' franchise, the next four games were produced under the title ''Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai'' and are considered the second entry. A bonus fan disc called ''Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Rei'' was released on December 31, 2006. In addition ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anime Expo
Anime Expo, abbreviated AX, is an American anime convention held in Los Angeles, California and organized by the non-profit Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation (SPJA). The convention is traditionally held annually on the first weekend of July, spanning the course of four days. Anime Expo is regularly hosted at the Los Angeles Convention Center but has also been held in other cities such as Anaheim, San Jose, New York, and Tokyo. Anime Expo is currently the largest North American anime convention as of 2017. Events and programming Anime Expo features many events and activities during the convention for attendees to take part in such as guest panels, tabletop gaming, competitions, an arcade, and concerts. Top attractions include the Masquerade cosplay contest, Anime Music Video (AMV) competition, Battle of the Bands, and Charity Auction. Anime Expo hosts a multitude of industry Guests of Honor (GoH), including notable music artists who often hold large conce ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Online Distribution
Digital distribution, also referred to as content delivery, online distribution, or electronic software distribution, among others, is the delivery or distribution of digital media content such as audio, video, e-books, video games, and other software. The term is generally used to describe distribution over an online delivery medium, such as the Internet, thus bypassing physical distribution methods, such as paper, optical discs, and VHS videocassettes. The term online distribution is typically applied to freestanding products; downloadable add-ons for other products are more commonly known as downloadable content. With the advancement of network bandwidth capabilities, online distribution became prominent in the 21st century, with prominent platforms such as Amazon Video, and Netflix's streaming service starting in 2007. Content distributed online may be streamed or downloaded, and often consists of books, films and television programs, music, software, and video games. Strea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rose Guns Days
is a four-part Japanese '' dōjin'' visual novel series produced by 07th Expansion and playable on Windows PCs. The first game in the series, ''Season 1'', was released on August 11, 2012, and the fourth game, ''Last Season'', was released on December 31, 2013. There have been six manga adaptations based on ''Rose Guns Days'' published by Kodansha and Square Enix. Gameplay As a visual novel, the gameplay in ''Rose Guns Days'' is spent on reading the story's narrative and dialogue. The text is accompanied by character sprites over background art made from altering real-world photographs. Throughout gameplay, the player encounters a quick time event minigame of a fist fight battle sequence that resembles a fighting game. The outcome of these minigames does not influence the progression of the story, and the player even has the option to skip them. The minigame has two parts: attack and defense. After the player successfully attacks three times, the player can then perf ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
