Cupid Parasite: English Comparisons Between the Localized and Japanese Openings

Once I was done yelling over the Cupid Parasite localization announcement by Idea Factory International back in July, I realized they had actually made quite a few changes to the opening movie... especially that "Love Cupid" nonsense. 😂 Plus there's a lot more natural English in general throughout.

So like the true Virgo I am, I made a thread about the English between the localized and Japanese versions of the OP, because comparing them was fun LOL. 

I actually posted a thread of this back in July on Twitter, but I figured I should probably put it here too~

All images on the bottom are the localized version, while all images on the top are the original Japanese version. Click images to enlarge further.

Otome Armada Rise: 2021 Localizations

Happy 2021 to the Otome Armada~ Can you believe we're not even through the first month of the year and we already have so many otome game localizations lined up? It's amazing! ✨

Café Enchanté - Exclusive Card Set & New Release Date

Today Aksys revealed that an exclusive 6-card set featuring the main characters will be included with first run copies of the game. Aksys currently hasn't announced anything like a limited edition, so these cards would be some cute merch to own!

While the game was originally slated for November 20th, it seems that Café Enchanté will now be released on November 5th!

I'm not the only one who's noticed this, but as a side note: I wonder why they wrote Misyr's name like that when the official romanization on the Japanese website is Miser? (Aksys also did the same with Sisi/Sissy in Code Realize) 🤷

Until next time! 

 

P.S. Considering Aksys' track record, I'm still not sure if I want to buy the English version or import hng

Taisho x Alice Episode 2 Will Be Releasing Early!

 

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Great news for TaiAli fans anxiously awaiting the next installment of the series! A tweet just went out that TaiAli Ep2 will be releasing a month early. Instead of in October, it'll drop on Steam either the 17th or 18th of this month!

Having a game release early is really exciting in general. I think it was also a smart decision from a PR perspective. Piofiore is also releasing in October, so the two games would've had to fight for publicity. But this way, each game gets its time to shine. 😉

Don't forget to support the company! The more copies that are sold, the more inclined they may be to localize the entire series. 😊

Until next time!

Blast from the Past - Palais de Reine in English Available Now!

 

SURPRISE!! Play KOGADO's classic diplomatic sim + medieval fantasy romance "Palais de Reine" on Steam NOW, remastered and in English for the first time! Lead your kingdom to glory, woo hot knights, and challenge the status quo! 20% off for a limited time! https://t.co/r5JjvuPlyz

— Degica Games (@DegicaGames) June 18, 2020

With absolutely no warning, Degica Games dropped an English version of Palais de Reine, available to play now! 

The player acts as the young princess of a kingdom who never expected to ascend to the throne. In the last year, her father died, and her older brother went missing. During the coronation ceremony, some of the leaders of the 12 provinces in the kingdom say they don't believe she can lead the country, and refuse to give their allegiance. 

The aim of the game is to win over enough leaders over a year to be accepted as the kingdom's ruler. This can be accomplished through different ways, including sending gifts, having your knights challenge the leaders to jousting competitions, and trying to assassinate them. You must also keep your kingdom fairly prosperous and quell civil disturbances and unrest. 

While doing this, you can also 'romance' characters, including the 12 leaders and your knights.

Wow she can't catch a break can she? 🤣 The first part of that summary also gives me Fire Emblem Sacred Stones vibes oop

Originally a PS2 game from 2006/2007, it's now remastered for PC. As a sweet bonus, this game is on sale for 20% off until June 24th.

This game came out before I got into otome, so this is all new to me! It's interesting that this is part strategy simulation rather than straight VN, and there's a looooot of characters. 

Café Enchanté and Piofiore [Eng] Available for Preorder

Café Enchanté | Piofiore

As of May 14th, both of Aksys's latest titles Café Enchanté (aka Gensou Kissa Enchante) and Piofiore Fated Memories (aka Piofiore no Banshou) are available for preorder on their US store. Both are priced at $49.99, and neither have a set release date yet other than "Fall 2020." It's also unknown at the moment if there'll be any sort of limited edition.

Piofiore is a Vita port while Café Enchanté is an original Switch game. Both games look very promising, so it's exciting that they're being localized! ヽ(｡ゝω・｡)ﾉ

If I had to pick out the two, I think I'm a little more interested in Café Enchanté. Mafia-themed media isn't exactly new haha but who knows where the game will go.

As a side note/rant... What's up with the localized name for Piofiore? The original title is ピオフィオーレの晩鐘, which can be translated as (The) Evening Bell of Piofiore / Piofiore's Evening Bell. But Aksys decided to add in a "Fated Memories"... huh??

Until next time~!

Chou no Doku's Questionable English Release

...Aka, how NOT to port a console otome to mobile. ᕕ( ᐛ )ᕗ Tune in to salt below.

Collar x Malice (English) Update!

Even though Aksys hasn't made an official announcement yet, it seems their Amazon page now has a pre-order live. The game will cost $39.99 and release July 28th, 2017!

Two Aksys otome down, two to go ^_^

Will update once Aksys makes an official post

Personally I'm still debating whether I want to get collar x malice or bad apple wars haha

English Otome - April 2017 Updates/Releases

Edit: Added The Charming Empire

Buckle up and get ready kids, because some of the many otomes to be localized are being unleashed this month!! along with your wallet

More English Otome Localizations - OperaHouse/Dogenzaka Lab

It seems that Dogenzaka Lab - who ported localized games such as Men of Yoshiwara, etc. - is bringing two more otomes to Steam: The Charming Empire and Campus Nightlife!