Taishō Romance Theater

► A tale of the uncanny, where magic, love, and blood ties intertwine in the depths of winter during the Taishō era.

After losing his memory in an accident, the actor Kotori Sakuma travels to Tokyo with his theater troupe to prepare for the premiere of a new play. But a certain phrase from his lips turns out to hold an eerie power, and the world's hidden face now unveils its secrets to Kotori. Before Kotori can delve into his own shrouded past, the bizarre death of a close friend plunges him into a maelstrom of murder and suspicion. His tranquil life irrevocably shattered, Kotori embarks on a desperate pursuit of the truth, as the specters of the past shadow his steps. Are the unbreakable bonds of blood destiny, or a curse? On the eve of Valentine's Day, 1921, you are cordially invited to join Kotori Sakuma in a labyrinth of vast conspiracies and lost memories.

► That sacred force which dictates our every step — some call it "destiny", and to others, it is "the self".

 

This is a dark romance visual novel exploring diverse orientations, featuring a rich fantasy-mystery narrative set in a semi-fictional world inspired by 1920s Taishō-era Japan.The game features approximately 270,000 words, 4 romance options (2M2F), and over 10 distinct endings, including a True Ending (TE) unlockable only upon your second playthrough.

Warning

• This game contains a bottom/uke protagonist, GB (girl x boy/femdom) & BL content along with many personal kinks.
• This game includes depictions of blood, grotesque elements, self-harm, incestuous relationships, Lovecraftian horror, immoral and criminal behaviors, along with content that may be disturbing to some. For details, see content warning at the bottom.
• 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 270,000-word original plot
• 4 love interests with distinct styles
• Over 80 carefully drawn CG illustrations (excluding variations)
• Over 10 various endings
• A mix of Western and Eastern Taishō-era atmosphere and cultural vibes

 

"The future you paint is a tempting one… But I won't make the wrong choice a second time."

• The protagonist, and lead actor of the Emerald Eye Troupe. The story unfolds from his first-person perspective.
• He lost most of his memories a year ago. While he seems to be adapting well to the loss, the past won't let him go quite so easily.

 

"Sometimes I find myself thinking… If only I'd had you with me back then. But well, only sometimes."

• The other star of the Emerald Eye Troupe, Hatsuyuki is the leading lady of this story, and possibly the fastest-to-die heroine in the history of visual novels.
• She is Kotori's former classmate, and seems to be harboring a few secrets of her own that she's reluctant to reveal — and now the chance to do so is gone forever.

 

"All… All I want is to make everyone happy…"

• The leader of the Emerald Eye Troupe, Kazuya is Kotori's close friend and old classmate.
• He has always played a nurturing role by looking after the troupe members. But once he's set his mind on something, he proves to be remarkably resolute.

 

"My dear brother, what a foolish question. If I didn't act like this, or think this way, how would I ever survive?"

• Kotori's younger sister. A girl of few words, always wearing an aloof expression.
• There doesn't seem to be any conflict between the siblings, but something about her chills Kotori to his very bones…

 

"…You believe that you can cast off this tainted bloodline, don't you, my child?"

• Kotori's uncle. An extraordinary man who resurrected the Sakuma family from its decline and sculpted it into the formidable titan it is now.
• Despite the constant smile on his lips, he seems to have some troubled history with Kotori.

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Staff

Script: WhitefishArt: NorikaProgramming: Sinope*For full credits, see the "About" section in the game