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Taishō Romance Theater [Demo 1.0]
A downloadable game for Windows, macOS, and Linux
Demo 1.0 is currently only available in Simplified Chinese. Sorry we haven't had time to make and add an English translation. We hope that it can be done before May, and it will definitely come before Demo 2.0 releases, which is expected to be no later than July 2025.
It takes time, but we promise we'll get there. Please bear with us!
Meanwhile, if you can't wait to have a bite, there are translation tools like LunaTranslator (Windows only, sorry Mac users!) coming in handy.
Do note that they show weird stuff, e.g. translate the protagonist's name Kotori into "speak logically," and translate Hatsuyuki Imaeda into "first snow on today's branch." Well, they are not that wrong.
- 游戏的简体中文介绍,详见Steam商店页。
- 遊戲的繁體中文介紹,詳見Steam商店頁。
- ゲームの日本語紹介は、Steamのストアページをご覧ください。
This is a mystical tale of magic, love, and blood ties happened in the late winter of the Taishō era.
In this diverse romance visual novel, you will follow the journey of the amnesiac actor, Kotori Sakuma, as he uncovers hidden truths and navigates intricate relationships.
Ultimately, the choice will come: return to the embrace of the bloodline, or pursue complete freedom.
The sacred object that determines the path ahead—some call it destiny, while others attribute it to “me.”
The amnesiac actor, Kotori Sakuma, who lost his past memories in an accident, travels to Tokyo with his troupe to prepare for the premiere of a new script.
However, his previously peaceful life is shattered by an unexpected event—something he says suddenly possesses unknown power. An alternate side of the world, which ordinary people cannot touch, reveals its secrets to him at this moment.
Before investigating his forgotten past, which may hold the key to answering his confusion, the suspicious death of his friend drags him into a murder accusation.
Join Kotori Sakuma in Tokyo on the eve of Valentine’s Day in 1921, as he explores the unknown conspiracy and the forgotten chapters of his life.
Protagonist
- The protagonist and lead actor of the “Emerald Eye” troupe. The story primarily unfolds from his perspective.
- He lost most of his past memories a year before the story begins. Though he seems to have adapted well, his past won’t let him go so easily.
- He appears aloof, but his inner world is abundent, and he sometimes lacks common sense. Could his reluctance to recall the past be related to this?
Main Characters
- Also known as Snezana Arkadievna Baryakinskaya, the lead actress of the “Emerald Eye” troupe.
- A lively and cheerful Russian girl. She has known the protagonist and Mochitsuki for a long time. Despite the protagonist losing his memory, their friendship remains intact.
- She seems to have secrets she’s reluctant to talk about as well, but the chance to reveal them has gone forever.
- The leader of the “Emerald Eye” troupe and the protagonist’s close friend and former classmate.
- Instead of being a leader, he often takes on the role of caretaker for the troupe members. However, he can be quite stubborn when it comes to matters he believes in.
- For some reason, he always carries a suitcase with him.
- Since the incident, he’s been heavy-hearted, as though he’s afraid of something.
- A mysterious girl with a tendency of binge eating,
the protagonist’s younger sister, and a regular customer at the café near his residence. They don’t seem to have any conflicts, but she makes him feel very uneasy… - She’s even more aloof than the protagonist and speaks little.
- Rumors say she was once the heir to a House, but after the House's downfall and some odd rumors, her position became awkward.
- An enigmatic investor of the troupe,
the protagonist’s uncle, and the head of a House. A remarkable person who single-handedly revived the decaying House and transformed it into today's massive empire. - Most people think he’s a philanthropist and capable entrepreneur, but rumors about how he became the head of the House suggest something disreputable. Anyway, he never cares.
- He’s always smiling, although there seems to be some unpleasant history between him and the protagonist.
This game is a fantasy-themed indie AVG/visual novel set in a semi-fictitious world based on Japan’s Taishō era (1920s).
Demo 1.0 includes a 20,000-Chinese-character prologue, with a playtime of approximately 40-60 minutes.
The full game is expected to contain approximately 400,000 Chinese characters of text, 4 love interests and 13 different endings, with a TE (True End) that can only be unlocked in the second playthrough.
Warning
- This game contains a bottom/uke protagonist, GB (girl×boy, femdom) & BL content, along with many personal kinks.
- Demo 1.0 contains mild blood, grotesque, violent, and horror elements, along with content that may be disturbing to some.
- The full game includes depictions of blood, violence, grotesque, self-harm, psychological horror, Lovecraftian horror, incestuous love, domestic violence, unhealthy relationships, potentially triggering content, immoral and criminal acts, drug and alcohol use, abusive or offensive language, unsettling sound and visual effects, flashing lights that may trigger epilepsy, along with content that may be disturbing to some.
- The viewpoints of the characters do not represent the author's stance. This story is purely fictional and is not related to any real persons, events, or organizations. If you feel uncomfortable while playing, please exit the game immediately.
Features
- A captivating 400,000-Chinese-charater original plot
- 4 love interests with distinct styles
- Over 60 carefully drawn CG illustrations (excluding variations)
- For Demo 1.0 which is about 5% of the whole game, we already have 15 CGs (excluding variations), so get ready for much more!
- Over 10 various endings
- A mix of Western and Eastern Taishō-era atmosphere and cultural vibes
Produced by
SweetSome Studio
Script
Whitefish
Art
Norika
Programming
Sinope
*For full credits, see the "About" section in the game.
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Updated | 6 hours ago |
Published | 13 days ago |
Status | In development |
Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
Author | SweetSome Studio |
Genre | Visual Novel |
Made with | Ren'Py |
Tags | Amare, Anime, Boys' Love, Dark, Fantasy, Horror, LGBT, Mystery, Romance, Story Rich |
Average session | About an hour |
Languages | Chinese (Simplified) |
Inputs | Keyboard, Mouse |
Links | Steam, Twitter/X, Bluesky |
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Development log
- About us & dev plans6 hours ago
- 🎭Taishō Romance Theater [Demo 1.0] is out!6 hours ago
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