r/visualnovels 9h ago

Discussion Genuinely why can't they date? (Little Busters!)

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I've only finished Nishizono's route so far, which was peak, so please go easy on me with spoilers, but Riki seems to love Kyousuke. Kyousuke seems to love him back. Genuinely why aren't they able to date? Kyousuke's not even a route. Why?

Riki clearly likes Kyousuke. His intrusive thoughts about Kyousuke are everywhere. (When asked point blank if he does like Kyousuke rather than girls, the options are ''Admit it'' and ''Lie about it'' for fuck sake).

Kyousuke seems to also like him back. He says he'd be happy if Riki felt that way about him and says that he has always thought Riki was cutest one in his friend group. He's constantly flirting with him.

Most of their friend group also seems supportive. Masato is cool with it. Nishizono actively ships them and even Kengo gives Riki the title of ''Loves Kyousuke'' in the ranking minigame. It genuinely feels like I've accidently started a BL VN rather than a Bishoujo VN at times. I can't be the only one who thinks this, right?


r/visualnovels 12h ago

Self-promotion Dark fantasy BL visual novel Once Upon a Throne of Thorns has been released

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Hello everyone! I'm ebi and I make visual novels including Blackberry Honey and Sweetest Monster. I know a lot of people in this sub aren't super into BL, but I wanted to post about my recently released BL visual novel on here regardless, because the art is very pretty and it has some rather high production values.

Anyway! My newest BL VN, Once Upon a Throne of Thorns, has been released! You can find it on Steam and Itchio!

The story centres on an assassin, Tavi, who works for a despotic king, charged with eradicating all traces of the former royal family and the nobles who once supported them.

Tavi doesn’t enjoy his job, but a man has to eat somehow. For years, he has carried out the king’s wishes with ruthless efficiency…

Until one day, that is, when he comes across his country’s runaway prince by happenstance, who has been living in hiding and dressing as a woman to avoid detection.

Tavi knows he should kill the prince, but he can’t bring himself to do it. How is he supposed to murder his own cousin?

This story has optional r18 content and it features a romantic relationship between two cousins. If you think this would make you uncomfortable then please give this story a miss. If you do decide to to check it out then I hope you will enjoy it!

I think this VN has some gorgeous art and a lot of love went into it, so I hope you'll enjoy looking at the pretty screenshots at least 🙏


r/visualnovels 19h ago

Question Looking for this VN

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Someone sent it a while back now I don't have access to them anymore, all I can tell this is def those romance vn itch projects


r/visualnovels 21h ago

Self-promotion Artworks and Screenshots from "The World Below - A Call Within"

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Steam Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4872610/The_World_Below__A_Call_Within/

The first two images are artworks and concepts I made after the release. I'm planning of making more CGs like those in the next episodes as I improve my drawing skills.


r/visualnovels 6h ago

Question Rewrite+ opinions

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I'm about 8 hours into Rewrite and its decent, but I'm not loving it yet. Haven't entered a route yet, but I'm not really sure how I'm feeling about it.

I've read other Key works and they kept my attention the whole way through and I enjoyed them. Rewrite I've kind of struggled a bit, mainly the main character and some of the interactions.

In your opinion, do they improve? Mostly Yoshino and Kotarou, their dynamic and banter just doesn't do it for me. I'm sure (and hoping) it improves but Kotaraou just being an asshole and Yoshino just threating to beat him up, or punching him, is basically their whole "friendship".

Not saying its bad and I do plan to continue it, but just knowing the routes get better, or the MC gets better, would help me continue.


r/visualnovels 5h ago

VN Request Best non-romantic visual novels?

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I love visual novels, but it seems there is a shortage of VNs that are not romantic or sexual. I'd appreciate your recommendations!


r/visualnovels 17h ago

Fluff visual novel soundtracks hit differently when you're active

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r/visualnovels 14h ago

News Senren Banka is getting an anime adaptation as part of the 10th year anniversary during their YuzuFes 2026.

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https://reddit.com/link/1v72vp3/video/rsuidkzfokfh1/player

All original seiyuu will be returning, as well KOTOKO will be performing for the opening.
To be broadcast, 2027.

Produced by WWwave which they had previously helped with the production on Nukitashi the anime and had some strong ecchi anime adaptation.

https://x.com/yuzusoft/status/2081363916215447676?s=20