Eroge Bus Episode 53 - The Menagerie

This month we try out Lupiesoft's The Menagerie - In the City of Alabast

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Show Notes:

00:00 Opening - Cosmic Gate - I Feel Wonderful

01:37 Introductions and stuff

8:23 Break - Schwartzesmarken OP

10:26 News:
News Briefs:

• Nov 1st: News Briefs
• GSC’s 1/7 scale figure of Fate/Extra CCC‘s Saber Bride preorder ￥14,630.
• Super Sonico pâtissière ver. ￥15,000. February.

Nov 9th: News Briefs

• 1/8 scale Broccoli figure for Tenshin Ranman‘s Sana preorder. May, ￥11,500
• figure of Period‘s Kohane from CharaAni for ￥15,600. February.
• GWAVE’s OP collection for the first half of 2015, “GWAVE 2015 1st Colors”, out on December 25th for ￥3000.
• third volume of PRETTY×CATION2‘s raburabu birthday collection (Honami) comes out today for ￥2200.

Nov 22nd: News Briefs

• Kogado Studio’s Hakuai is getting a PC version, which is planned for December 25th.
• The Amakano visual fan book will be on shelves on December 18th.
• The PSV port for Shitsuaru has been scheduled for a February 25th release.

Nov 28th: News Briefs

• light’s Silverio Vendetta is getting a PSV port, as well as Cotton Soft’s Owaru Sekai to Birthday.
• Max Factory made a figma of Fate‘s Shirou. It comes out in May for ￥5370.

Steins;Gate:
Nov 6th: "Steins;Gate 0" Trailer Previews Gameplay
Nov 21st: "Steins;Gate 0" Gameplay Footage Focuses on Kurisu Makise

Nitro+/Sonico:
Oct 31st: New Super Sonico Buddy Shows Off Her Halloween Costume
Nov 14th: Super Sonico and Chaika Illustrator Celebrates Good Hips Day
Nov 26th: Plus-Sized Super Pochaco Pad Offered For International Fans

Muv Luv:
Nov 3rd: "Muv-Luv" Visual Novel Kickstarter Ends at Over $1.2 Million
Nov 14th: "Muv-Luv Schwarzesmarken" Visual Novel Game Opening Posted
Nov 28th: Latest PV for TV Anime "Schwarzesmarken" Introducing Main Characters

Type Moon:
Nov 6th: "Fate/Grand Order" Commercial Prepares for Okeanos Update
Nov 28th: "Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works]" Shirow Emiya Inspires New Figma

Otome:
Nov 19th: "Hakuoki SSL ~ sweet school life" Live-Action Film Announced
Nov 20th: "Hakuoki SSL ~ sweet school life ~" Teaser Trailer

Mangagamer:
Oct 30th: Kara no Shoujo 2 Now on Sale
Nov 13th: Gahkthun of the Golden Lightning now on Pre-Order
Nov 13th: Higurashi Chapter 2 Watanagashi Now on Sale
Nob 18th: High School Romance Now Available
Nob 25th: Winged Cloud and MangaGamer Partner Up
Nov 27th: Clockup’s Horror Nukige Euphoria Has Been Released

Sekai Project:
Nov 1st: "Little Busters!" and "Tomoyo After" Visual Novels Coming in English
Nov 15th: Sekai Project Previews "Reverse x Reverse" Puzzle Platformer
Nov 15ht: Sekai Project Dates "Clannad" Visual Novel Release
Nov 27th: Sekai Project Shares "The Sad Story of Emmeline Burns" Trailer

Other:
Oct 27th: Dragon Tactics Memories RPG Card Game Now Available on Nutaku
Nov 28th: "Utawarerumono: The Two Hakuoro" Announced For 2016 Release in Japan
Nov 5th: English Opening For Gender-Swap Historical Figure Strategy-Visual Novel "Eiyuu Senki" Posted
Nov 14th: An Interesting New Game is About to Hit Steam – Cinderella Escape!
Nov 16th: Sourjelly Has Made a New Adult Action Game, Anthophobia
Nov 25th: "Four Rhythm Across the Blue" Takes to the Skies in New Trailer
Nov 25th: Main Voice Cast Announced for "Wagamama High Spec" TV Anime & VIsual Novel
Nov 27th: Time Tenshi Now Available on Steam

30:28 Break - The Mangerie OP

33:07 Discussion and Review of The Menagerie - In the City of Alabast

45:30 Break - Hatsuru Koto Naki Mirai Yori OP

47:09 Upcoming Games:
Naderebo! by Jitaku Shoujo………………………………………….VNDB
Tincle ★ Twinkle Festival! by Digital Cute…………………………..VNDB
Harami Tama by Atelier Kaguya Bare & Bunny…………………….VNDB
Boku wa Kimi dake wo Mitsumeru ~I Gaze at Only You~ by Inre….VNDB
Kodomo no Asobi by Lump of Sugar………………………………...VNDB
Koi Suru Kimochi no Kasanekata by Ensemble……………………..VNDB
Hatsuru Koto Naki Mirai Yori by Front Wing………………………...VNDB
Koko kara Natsu no Innocence! by Clochette……………………….VNDB
(Muv Luv) Schwarzesmarken by Age………………………………..VNDB
Yome Sagashi ga Hakadori Sugite Yabai. by Hulotte……………….VNDB

65:27 Ending - Kanashimi no Mukou e

Eroge Bus Episode 52 - A Kiss for the Petals - Remembering How We Met

We dive into yuri approved world of A Kiss for the Petals - Remember How We Met

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Show Notes:

00:00 Opening - Cosmic Gate - I Feel Wonderful

01:36 Introductions and stuff

12:48 Break - Elf All Starts Datsui Jan 3 Demo

15:02 News:

News Briefs:
Oct 3rd: News Briefs

• PRIMAL×HEARTS2 character song & sound album will be on shelves on October 30th at a price of ￥2600
• PSV port for MeltyMoment is scheduled for December 17th

Oct 9th: News Briefs

• Travelling August 2015 piano arrange collection“Primary Notes” (October 23rd)
• project lights Best Collection -Vol.02- (October 25th)
• Kicco 2nd Album“Precious Gift” (October 30th)
• The second artworks by Tanuki Soft loli-ge artist Nonohara Miki will be on shelves on December 19th.
• The tanned version of Walroma‘s Bertille is coming out in February courtesy of Daiki Kougyou. The price is ￥18,500 without tax.

Oct 17th: News Briefs

• Aokana‘s two onsen trip drama CDs are sold on October 30th for ￥2800 each. The pairings are Asuka and Mashiro, and Misaki and Rika.
• The EGG -Extra Games Garden- anthology 2015 will be on shelves on October 30th for a price of ￥3000. It features songs from 15 different games.

Oct 24th: News Briefs

• IZUMO4‘s OST will be on shelves on December 25th, the same day the game comes out.
• APLUS is making a 1/6 scale figure of Walroma‘s Celia. It comes out in December at a price of ￥14,800.

Sekai Project:

Sep 28th: Sekai Project Announces More Localizations at AWA
Oct 17th: Sekai Project Shares "Narcissu 10th Anniversary Anthology Project" and "Yohjo Simulator"

MiKandi:
Oct 1st: Libra of the Vampire Princess Appears on Steam Greenlight
Oct 22nd: New MMORPG Big Bang Empire Arrives on MiKandi

Mangagamer:
Oct 2nd: Lupiesoft’s In the City of Alabast: The Menagerie Is Now Out
Oct 13th: Beach Bounce Episode 2 is Now Available as Free Update
Oct 16th: The MangaGamer Fall Sale for 2015
Oct 20th: User-vote for your favorite Princess Evangile character
Oct 20th: Pre order for Euphoria
Oct 23rd: Divine Slice of Life Now Available

Muv Luv:
Oct 13th: "Muv-Luv" Visual Novel Trilogy Hits PS Vita in Japan on January 21
Oct 25th: "Muv-Luv" Visual Novel Kickstarter Nears Finish with Final Stretch Goal

Nitro+:
Oct 5th: "Nitroplus Blasterz" Fights on with a Few More Character Clips
Oct 11th: "Nitroplus Blasterz" Trailer Introduces Cast, Modes, and More
Oct 14th: Happy Birthday to Super Sonico!
Oct 16th: Character Designer Introduces New Girl Joining Super Sonico and Pochako
Oct 19th: Saber and Sonico Throw Down in New "Nitroplus Blasterz" Clips
Oct 23rd: "Nitroplus Blasterz" Crossover Fighter Shares More Short Clips

Type Moon:
Sep 29th: "Fate/stay night" Riddle-Solving Event Coming to Tokushima and Kokura
Oct 12th: Type-Moon Decorated Ferrari Makes Appearance at Anime Event
Oct 13th: "Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works] Box Set 2" Becomes Top-Selling Blu-ray of the Week

Steins;Gate:
Oct 3rd: "Steins;Gate 0" Trailer Introduces Kurisu Makise AI
Oct 7th: Manga Adapts "Steins;Gate" Creator's "Occultic;Nine"
Oct 13th: "Steins;Gate 0" Pushed Back to December in Japan

Otome and BL:
Oct 7th: Rejet Posts "Dance With Devils" Anime and Diabolik Lovers" Character Song Promos
Oct 12th: Meet the Cast of Visual Novel "Witch boy Magical piece"

Other:
Oct 7th: Joy-Toilet Releases New Triple X Tycoon Trailer
Oct 10th: Learn Japanese With The "Love Language" Visual Novel
Oct 13th: Girls Kingdom by Nutaku is Now Available
Oct 17th: Legendary Eroge Developer “ELF” Closes Its Doors
Oct 20th: Kimochi Adult Games Marketplace
Oct 23rd: Key Celebrates 15th Anniversary With English Release of "Harmonia"
Oct 29th: JAST USA: game in development status update

70:06 Break - Sono Hanabira ni Kuchizuke o - Michael no Otome Tachi OP

71:40 Discussion and Review of A kiss for the Petals - Remembering How We Met

89:23 Break - Kenseiki Alpha Ride OP

91:01 Upcoming Games:

Watashi ga Suki nara "Suki" tte Itte! by Chuablesoft…………….VNDB
Kokoro Rista! by Q-X……………………………………………….VNDB
Sakura no Uta -Sakura no Mori no Ue wo Mau- by Makura…….VNDB
Unlucky Re:Birth/Reverse by Windmill…………………………....VNDB
Ero Mangaka-san to Binbou Shimai by Nyan Nyan……………...VNDB
Primal x Hearts 2 by Marmalade………………………………….VNDB
Ama no Sora Retrospect by GLace……………………………….VNDB
Koi x Shin Ai Kanojo by Us:Track………………………………….VNDB
Kenseiki Alpha Ride by ETERNAL………………………………..VNDB
Seven Piece! ~Inchiteyuku Otome-tachi~ by Abogado Powers...VNDB

103:41 Ending - Kanashimi no Mukou e

Eroge Bus Episode 51 - Lightning Warrior Raidy III

This month we review the long overdue Lightning Warrior Raidy III

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Show Notes:

00:00 Opening - Cosmic Gate - I Feel Wonderful

01:53 Introductions and stuff

06:03 Break - Rewrite Opening

08:56 News:

News Briefs:
Aug 29th: News Briefs

• OST for Escu:de’s Fall in Love × 4tune comes out on November 27th
• port for Majokoi will be on the PSV and it is planned for December 24th
• Q-six’s 1/6 scale figure of Walroma‘s Celia gym class (pool ver.) is planned for January, at a price of ￥14,800.

Sep 4th: News Briefs

• FrontWing is releasing a pair of books on September 25th: the Yuki Koi Melt visual fan book and the Akio Watanabe Artworks 3 -Le Eden de la Grisaia-
• PSV port for Whirlpool’s Melodia is scheduled for November 26th.

Sep 14th: News Briefs

• ORCA TOYS’s 1/6 scale fighter Sasara (TH2DT, April, ￥17,800)
• Q-six’s Celia bikini/lingeria ver.(Walroma, February, ￥15,800).
• Yamakase Ran Art Works, featuring art from MOONSTONE titles as well as personal illustrations, will be on shelves on September 28th

Sep 19th: News Briefs

• CLOCKUP’s Eroge! &Eromanga! art works will be featured in an illustration collection due out on September 30th. It’s priced at ￥3000.
• PSV port for GIGA’s Kono Aozora ni Yakusoku o.will come out on December 17th
• 1/6 scale figure of Fault!! A‘s Ai based on Tony’s illustration will be released in March. You can pre-order it now for ￥13,800

Sekai Project:
Aug 31st: Winged Cloud’s Newest Ecchi VN “Sakura Swim Club” Lands on Greenlight
Sep 22th: Sakura Beach 2 Now on Steam Greenlight
Sep 28th: Sekai Project Announces More Localizations at AWA

Fate series:
Sep 2nd: "Fate" Series Mysterious Heroine X and Saber Bride Figures Offered for December Release
Sep 10th: "Fate/Extra CCC" Cute Caster Gets a Casual Wear Figure
Sep 19th: Aniplex + Unveils "Fate/stay night[Unlimited Blade Works]" Saber Kimono Designs
Sep 21st: "Fate/stay night" Excalibur Hits the "Man at Arms" Forging Block
Sep 21st: Kyoto International Manga Anime Fair 2015 Photo Report Part Two
Sep 23rd: Premium "Fate/EXTRA CCC" Saber Bride and "Madoka Magica" Nagisa Momoe Real Action Hero Figures Offered
Sep 25th: Fourth Season of "Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya" Teased
Sep 29th: "Fate/stay night" Riddle-Solving Event Coming to Tokushima and Kokura

Steins;Gate:
Sep 9th: "Steins;Gate 0" Gets Another Quick Preview in New TV Spot
Sep 15th: Huke "Steins;Gate 0" Visual Revealed
Sep 20th: Preview the "Steins;Gate 0" Opening Movie

Muv-Luv:
Sep 18th: "Muv-Luv" Anime "Schwarzesmarken" Scheduled for January 2016
Sep 25th: Muv-Luv Kickstarter Kicks Off With Great Results

Utawarerumono:
Sep 2nd: "Utawarerumono: False Mask" Japanese Broadcast Details Announced
Sep 5th: "Utawarerumono: False Mask" Game Gets a 'Special Movie' Trailer

Mangagamer:
Sep 15th: Kara no Shoujo 2 on Pre-order
Sep 25th: A Kiss For The Petals: Remembering How We Met––Now On Sale!
Sep 25th: Go! Go! Nippon! 2015––Now Available for Pre-order!

Other news:
Aug 31st: "Koihime Enbu" Fighter Pushed Back to November in Japan
Sep 6th: "Prince of Stride Alternative" TV Anime to Adapt Otome Game
Sep 11th: Iinazuke wa Imouto-sama! Incest VN Fan Translation Is Complete
Sep 13th: Interview with “Ona-Ken! International” Director Tachikawa Kobushi
Sep 20th: Super Sonico and Pochaco Suit Up to Promo Nitroplus' New "Tokyo Necro" Visual Novel
Sep 21th: Koisuru Natsu no Last Resort Translation Patch Is Out
Sep 25th: Release of Shiny Days
Sep 27th: Key Visual Novel "Rewrite" Will Be Getting Its Own Anime

24:23 Break - Lightning Warrior Raidy III OP

25:51 Discussion and Review of Lightning Warrior Raidy III

35:25 Break - Renai Phase OP

36:59 Upcoming Games:
Pen Pen Penalty Hakoiri Musume-tachi wo H ni Oshioki!! by Atelier Kaguya Cheshire Cat...VNDB
Ane Yome Concerto by Candy Soft……………………………………………………………..VNDB
Sexy Beach Premium Resort by Illusion
Haiboku no Injuu Hunter Tsukikorihime Rei by catwalkNero…………………………………..VNDB
Hime-sama LOVE Life by Princess Sugar……………………………………………………....VNDB
Boku to Koi Suru Ponkotsu Akuma by SMILE…………………………………………………..VNDB
Seikishi Melty ☆ Lovers by Akabeisoft 3………………………………………………………...VNDB
Ren'ai Phase by GIGA…………………………………………………………………………....VNDB
Shukubo no Uzuki 2 by Tinkerbell………………………………………………………………..VNDB
G-Cup Sisters! by Marine………………………………………………………………………...VNDB

44:54 Ending - Kanashimi no Mukou e

Eroge Bus Episode 50 - Mangagamer 5th

Mangagamer is back with more questions and more answers! Guests for this session: @Kouryuu_ and @le_kaitsu

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Show Notes:

00:00 Opening - Cosmic Gate - I Feel Wonderful

01:36 Introductions and guest segment with Mangagamer

48:18 Break - Zannen na Ore-tachi no Seishun Jijou OP

49:57 News:
News Briefs:
August 22nd: News Briefs

• Kami no Rhapsody visual & guide book from Enterbrain will be on shelves on September 26th.
• Skytube – 1/6 scale Maya tennis wear ver. (Fault!! S, February, ￥13,800)

August 15th: News Briefs

• MadoSoft’s Wagahigh isn’t even out yet and they’ve already announced an anime for it at C88.
• Qoobrand’s Majo Koi Nikki will be getting a PSV adaptation.
• Hime-sama Love Life! vocal and soundtrack album will be on shelves on September 18th
• Saber bride figure from Souyokusha! This 1/7 scale figure comes out in December ￥12,278.

August 10th: News Briefs

• Whirlpool’s Melodia and HOOKSOFT’s MeltyMoment are getting PSV ports, while the PSV ports for Tsuriotsu and Kiss Ato have been set for November 26th.
• ALICESOFT’s Blade Briders is getting an H OVA courtesy of Pink Pineapple. It comes out on October 30th.
• AXL’s vocal song collection 5, “Drafting”, will be sold at Denkigai Matsuri 2015 Summer, as will the Dies iraedrama CD “Todestag Verloren” (which will then be on shelves on August 28th). 
• PRETTY×CATION2 raburabu birthday collection for Azusa comes out on September 24th.

Nitro+:
August 1st: Nitroplus Previews New "Tokyo Necro" Visual Novel
August 1st: "Nitroplus Blasterz: Heroines Infinite Duel" Introduction of Super Sonico Scheduled
August 20th: NITROPLUS BLASTERZ: HEROINES INFINITE DUEL ZOMBIE RELATED CHARACTERS

Type Moon:
August 3rd: "Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works]" Blu-ray to Feature "Sunny Day" Short and "Curtain Call" Audio Drama
August 8th: Takashi Takeuchi "Fate/stay night[Unlimited Blade Works] II" Blu-ray Set Box Art Previewed
August 12th: UBIQ Releases "Fate/Stay night" Sneakers
August 14th: "Fate/kaleid liner PRISMA ILLYA 2wei Herz!" Preview and Swimsuit Art Prepared for Comiket
August 21st: COSPATIO Releases Limited Edition Saber Dress & Armor Sets
August 22nd: "Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya 2wei Herz!" OP Song MV by fhána

Otome Games:
August 7th: 1st PV for "La Corda d'Oro Blue Sky" Stage Play Posted
August 7th: "Amnesia: Memories" Visual Novel Trailer Previews Gameplay
August 10th: "Diabolik Lovers" TV Anime 2nd Season Set for September 23
August 13th: "Amnesia: Memories" Screens Highlight Fifth and Final Bachelor, Ukyo
August 15th: Second "Diabolik Lovers More, Blood" Anime Preview Goes Online
August 15th: "Norn9: Norn + Nonette" TV Anime Teaser Site Reveals Cast & Staff
August 16th: Anime to Adapt "Code: Realize ~Guardian of Rebirth~" Otome Visual Novel
August 16th: CUTE DEMON CRASHERS! GETS A FULL RELEASE

Muv Luv:
August 9th: Yukari Tamura Joins "Muv-Luv Schwarzesmarken" Cast
August 14th: "Muv-Luv Schwarzesmarken" Visual Novel Previewed
August 21st: MUV-LUV FANDISC HARUKO MANIAX FAN TRANSLATION RELEASED

Mangagamer:
August 14th: BEACH BOUNCE HAS AN ADULT RELEASE AS OF TODAY
August 28th: Mangagamer Back to School Sale
August 28th: Warrior Princess Asuka The Final Chapter Now On Sale!

Other news:
August 2nd: New "Danganronpa" Stage Play Video Shows Off The Whole Cast
August 5th: CHUABLESOFT – PROSPECTIVE LOCALIZATION PLANS
August 11th: ADULT VERSION OF EVERLASTING SUMMER SHOWS UP ON NUTAKU
August 12th: "Steins;Gate 0" First-Print Copies Pack in HD Remaster of "Steins;Gate"
August 15th: HUNIECAM STUDIO – HUNIEPOP DEVELOPER’S TYCOON GAME ANNOUNCED
August 16th: "Utawarerumono" OVA Blu-ray Promo Posted
August 17th: YURI GAME JAM ANNOUNCED ALONG WITH FIRST CONTESTANT
August 19th: YURI SUCCUBUS NUKIGE LILIUM X TRIANGLE GETS FAN TRANSLATED

74:31 Break - Tou no Shita no Exercitus OP

76:44 Upcoming Games:
Ayakashi Sange by Debonosu Seisakusho………………………………………………...VNDB
Rance 03 Leazas Kanraku by Alicesoft…………………………………………………….VDNB
Oh Yuusha yo, Itte Shimau to wa Nasakenai! by Luxury………………………………….VNDB
Koi to Mahou to Kanrinin by Prometheus…………………………………………………..VNDB
Sengoku Hime 6 ~Tenka Kakusei, Shingetsu no Kirameki~ by Unicorn-a / Geesen18...VNDB
Tenkiame by Gummy Soft…………………………………………………………………...VNDB
XX of the Dead by Syoku…………………………………………………………………....VNDB
Tou no Shita no Exercitus by Astronauts: Comet………………………………………….VNDB
Traveling Stars by HOOKSOFT…………………………………………………………….VNDB

101:39 Ending - Kanashimi no Mukou e

Eroge Bus Episode 49 - VN to Anime

Instead of a review, this time I am joined by FattyJanai and Justin Yeh to do a primer on VN to TV Anime adaptations.

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Show Notes:

00:00 Opening - Cosmic Gate - I Feel Wonderful

01:36 Introductions and stuff

8:55 Break - Muv Luv Extra OP

10:40 News:

News Briefs:
July 3rd: News Briefs

• Eroge! & Ero Manga! art works will be out on September 30th for ￥2,778
• Sanoba Witch will be available on August 28th for ￥3,000
• Sanoba Witch OST also comes out on August 28th for ￥2,500
• Shimotsuki Haruka 10th anniversary best album out onAugust 5th, also for ￥3,000. 
• sprite’s high flying title Aokana is getting a PSV adaptation in 2016!

July 10th: News Briefs

• The Koikano visual book will be on shelves on August 25th for ￥2800.
• PSV ports FLOWERS and ALIA’s CARNIVAL Sacrament have been set for October 22nd and October 29th release dates, respectively.
• Sengoku Tenshi Djibril‘s Aoi Orchid Seed 1/7 scale figure will ship in December ￥10,000. 
• Skytube’s 1/5.5 scale figure of Walroma‘s Akane scheduled for December at ￥14,800.

July 18th: News Briefs

• Daemon Busters H-OVA will satisfy its viewers on September 25th.
• ALcot’s Clover Day’s is getting a PSV port! It’s scheduled for October 22nd. 
• DEAR’s Love Revenge will also be out for the PSV on October 29th.

July 24th: News Briefs

• A-TOYS is making a 1/3 scale figure of Daito‘s Tsugumi out on October 31st for ￥36,000. 
• Orchid Seed’s 15+ 1/7 scale figure of Grisaia‘s Yumiko (January, ￥12,800).
• A new set of LINE stamps are out for Nekopara

Steins;Gate:
June 29th: "Steins;Gate" Gets a North American Release Date on PS3 and PS Vita
July 8th: See More Flashes of "Steins;Gate 0" in Latest Trailer
July 16th: Apartment Rental Company Recreates "Steins;Gate" Future Lab in Model Units
July 29th: "Steins;Gate 0" Teaser Image Posted

Nitro+:
July 18th: "Nitroplus Blasters Heroine Infinite Duel" Ships in December
July 21st: Nitroplus-chan Joins "Hyperdimension Neptunia Victory II" Cast
July 22nd: "Nitroplus Blasterz" Trailer Teases PS3/PS4 Release

Type Moon:
July 2nd: TYPE-MOON Previews "Fate" Art Book and "Tsukihime" Remake
July 15th: Alter "Fate/stay night[Unlimited Blade Works]" Archer Figure Goes on Sale
July 21st: Kotobukiya Previews "Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works" Kishiou Saber Figure
July 31st: "Fate/Grand Order" Opening And New Trailer Posted

Otome Games:
July 10th: "Amnesia: Memories" Gets a New Batch of Screens Featuring Shin
July 10th: "Hatoful Boyfriend" Brings Its Bird Romance to PS4/PS Vita on July 21

Mangagamer:
July 5th: Mangagamer Announcements from Anime Expo
July 9th: The Menagerie Available for Pre-Orders
July 25th: Mangagamer Announcements from Otakon
July 31st: Sweet Sweat in Summer Now On Sale!

Sekai Project:
July 5th: Sekai Project Anime Expo Announcements
July 26th: Sekai Project Otakon Announcements
July 29th: SAKURA CLICKER – NAUGHTY MONSTER GIRL CLICKING RPG

Muv Luv:
June 30th: DEGICA IS BRINGING MUV-LUV AND M-L ALTERNATIVE TO THE WEST
July 9th: Premise of "Muv-Luv" Introduced to English Language Audience
July 18th: Additional "Muv-Luv Schwarzesmarken" Cast Listed
July 26th: MUV-LUV CREATOR KOUKI YOSHIMUNE WITH A MESSAGE TO THE FANS

JAST USA:
July 3rd: JAST USA Adds SoniComi, Flowers PC Games
July 24th: JAST USA – VISUAL NOVEL DISCOUNT BUNDLES

Other happenings:
July 1st: “FOR SALE IN JAPAN ONLY”: A JAPANESE DEVELOPER’S PERSPECTIVE ON THE EROGE EMBARGO
July 2nd: YURI EROGE “DAHLIA” TO PREMIERE TODAY AT JAPAN EXPO
July 2nd: Doujinshi and Visual Novel Artists Suspended on Twitter
July 3rd: Seven Seas Licenses "Angel Beats!: Heaven's Door" Manga
July 6th: INTERVIEW WITH MIKANDI CO-FOUNDER, JENNIFER MCEWEN
July 13th: "Dies irae - Animation Project" Crowdfunding Campaign Raises 100 Million Yen
July 17th: "Dungeon Travelers 2" Dated, Advanced Classes Showcased
July 20th: MAJI DE WATASHI NI KOISHINASAI! S FAN TRANSLATION PATCH RELEASED
July 23rd: Japanese Fans Name Anime and Manga's Most Impactful Endings
July 28th: HENTAI CARD BATTLE GAME, ANGELIC SAGA GOES LIVE ON NUTAKU

57:25 Break - Raimuiro Senkitan OP

59:03 A primer to VN to Anime (TV series) adaptations

134:16 Break - Fairy Tale Requiem OP

136:14 Upcoming Games:

Ane to Osananajimi wa Naka ga Ii! ~"Ninben" Tsuitenai shi...~ by Atelier Kaguya Honky-Tonk Punkmin…………………………………………………………………………….VNDB

Maboroshi no Dystopia by Tigre Soft……………………………………....…….VNDB

Love Love ♥ Princess ~Ohime-sama ga Ippai! Motto Ecchi na Harem Seikatsu!!~ by Pajamas EX ……………………………………………………………………………………...VNDB

Custom Maid 3D2 by KISS……………………………………………………….VNDB

Akai Hitomi ni Utsuru Sekai by FAVORITE……………………………………...VNDB

Fairytale Requiem by Liar-Soft…………………………………………………...VNDB

Shoujo Ramune by Tanuki Soft…………………………………………………..VNDB

Chijoku no Seifuku by BISHOP…………………………………………………..VNDB

Ecchi de Hentai! Yakimochi Ojou-sama!! by Ensamble SWEET……………….VNDB

Ya・Ku・So・Ku ☆ Love Harem by Chien……………………………………..….VNDB

Hoshizora no Babylon -Semarikuru Cosmic Sukebe Onee-sans- by One-Up...VNDB

147:28 Ending - Kanashimi no Mukou e

Eroge Bus Episode 48 - Starless

This month we brave the extremes of Starless released by JastUSA.

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Show Notes:

00:00 Opening - Cosmic Gate - I Feel Wonderful

01:36 Introductions and stuff

7:59 Break - Fruit of Grisaia Spin-out!? Idol Magical Girl Chiruchiru Michiru PS Vita Port Opening

9:42 News:

News Briefs:

May 30th: News Briefs

• Ayakashi Sange soundtrack out on August 28th
• PSV ports for Amamiso and Himawari have been set for an August 27th release

June 5th: News Briefs

• drama CDs for light’s Dies irae and Soushuu Senshinkan Gakuen will be on shelves on August 28th
• DragonToy – 1/6 scale Ai suntanned ver. (Fault!!, September, ￥13,800)
• WING – 1/7 scale Super Sonico OL ver. (September, ￥11,800)

June 13th: News Briefs

• Sakakibara Yui’s 10th album, “Lofty rose”

June 20th: News Briefs

• 11gatsu no Arcadia Complete Songs (June 19th)
• P×C2 raburabu birthday collection vol.1 (Chitose) (June 26th)
• Yakimochi Stream OST and Koinaka complete vocal album (August 21st)
• Koinaka lovers vocal mini album (August 21st)
• fripSide PC game compilation vol.2 (August 26th)
• The Hanasaki visual fan book will be on shelves on July 17th for ￥3000
• Alphamax – 1/7 scale Saber dress ver. (Fate, November, ￥12,800)
• GSC – nendoroid Kazuki (Grisaia, November, ￥3,889)

June 28th: News Briefs

• Pink Pineapple is making an H anime OVA for MOONSTONE Cherry’s Daemon Busters. 
• Soushuu Senshinkan Gakuen OST out on July 24th
• ORCA TOYS has a 1/5 scale figure of TH2‘s Sasara black bunny ver. out in July for ￥13,800.

Charlotte:
May 28th: Main Voice Cast for July TV Anime "Charlotte" Announced
June 22nd: TV Anime "Charlotte" to Premiere in Japan on July 4

Steins;Gate:
May 28th: "Steins;Gate" Fifth Anniversary Celebrated With Anime Rebroadcast
June 16th: "Steins;Gate 0" Hits PS3, PS4, and PS Vita in Japan This Fall
June 23rd: "Steins;Gate 0" Japanese Release Narrowed Down to November 19

Type-Moon:
May 30th: Latest "Fate/Grand Order" Promo Showcases Archer
June 11th: "Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya 2wei Herz!" Character Art Posted
June 16th: "Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works]" Blu-ray Box Pre-Order Tapestry Previewed
June 18th: "Fate / stay night [Realta Nua]" Smartphone Port Adds Sakura Route and Extends Free Saber Route
June 19th: "Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya 2wei Herz!" Blu-ray Packaging and Plans Previewed
June 27th: "Fate/grand order" Scheduled for July
June 27th: "Fate / Mahjong Night" 4-Panel Web Manga Debuts June 30
June 28th: "The Disappearance of Nagato Yuki-chan" Manga Author Sketches Rin from "Fate/stay night"

Nitroplus/Sonico:
May 31st: "Sonico" Character Designer Shares June Bride Pochaco Art
June 12th: "Nitroplus Blasterz" Heads to North America This Winter, Adds More Characters
June 23rd: "Fate/zero" Saber Joins "Nitroplus Blasterz: Heroines Infinite Duel" Roster July 2nd

To Heart:
June 6th: "Dungeon Travelers 2" Trailer Explores Intermediate Classes
June 26th: "Dungeon Travelers 2-2" Bumped All the Way to 2016

Mangagamer:
May 30th: Mangagamer releases Forbidden Love with My Wife’s Sister
June 6th: Mangagamer Announcements from A-Kon
June 26th: Mangagamer releases Free Friends

Sekai Project:
May 31st: SAKURA FANTASY RELEASED EARLY
June 3rd: H-RPG Kagura Douchuuki Gets Greenlight for Censorship (Op-Ed)
June 13th: NEKOPARA VOL. 0 FAN DISC WILL BE SOLD AT COMIKET 88
June 14th: ATOM GRRRL!! YURI BUSTA EROGE IS GETTING AN ENGLISH RELEASE

Fan Translations:
June 4th: HARA ☆ PARA!! ~SWAN NAKADASHI PARADISE~ FAN TRANSLATION PATCH

Others:
June 5th: "Hatoful Boyfriend" Prequel Hits PS4, PS Vita, and PC This Fall
June 6th: KATAWA SHOUJO FINAL 1.3.1 RELEASE AND END OF SUPPORT
June 6th: "Utawarerumono:False Mask" Anime Announced for Fall
June 22nd: "Koihime Enbu" Fighter Brings Its All-Girls Roster to PS3 and PS4
June 23rd: "The Fruit of Grisaia Spin-out!? Idol Magical Girl Chiruchiru Michiru" PS Vita Port Opening Previewed

24:48 Break - Starless ~Nymphomaniacs' Paradise OP

26:43 Review and Discussion of Starless

55:42 Break - Angel Beats -1st Beat- OP

58:34 Upcoming Games:

PENDULUM by KAI……………………………………………………………..VNDB
ＬＯＶＥＲＥＣ． by ALcot…………………………………………………….VNDB
Toriko no Senritsu ~Midara ni Aegu Shojo Sextet~ by Guilty……………….......VNDB
Neyuki no Genei -Shirohanasou no Hitobito- by Silky's Plus.................................VNDB
Angel Beats！ -1st beat- by Key……………………………………………….....VNDB
Ojou-sama to Himitsu no Otome by Moonstone Honey……………………….....VNDB
Closed GAME by Empress……………………………………………………......VNDB
Sukui no Serenade by Bug System……………………………………………......VNDB
Sacred Lineage by TRIANGLE…………………………………………………...VNDB
Sono Hanabira ni Kuchizuke o - Nyuu Jene! by Sei Mikaeru Joshi Gakuen...........VNDB

76:21 Ending - Kanashimi no Mukou e

Eroge Bus Episode 47 - Legend of Queen Opala II

This month we gave an RPG maker game a try and reviewed The Legend of Queen Opala II by Gabeworks

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Show Notes:

00:00 Opening - Cosmic Gate - I Feel Wonderful

01:36 Introductions and stuff

13:52 Break - Fruit of Grisaia Opening

15:38 News:

April 26th: "Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works]" Line Stamps Offered
April 27th: News Briefs

• NanaWind’s ALIA’s CARNIVAL is getting a PSV port
• Minakoi visual fan book and OST are both coming out on May 15th
• Silverio Vendetta OST out on May 29th
• Hanasaki soundtrack CD will be on shelves on June 26th
• Shimotsuki Haruka’s best PC game songs coming out on August 5th.
• Orca Toys – 1/6 scale Muramasa race queen ver. blue(Muramasa, September, ￥13,800)
• Q-six – 1/5.5 scale Natsuha (Monobeno, July, ￥12,800)
• VERTEX – 1/7 scale Celia (Walroma, October, ￥18,000)

April 30th: More "Angel Beats! 1st beat" Visual Novel CG Previewed
May 1st: Pre-orders for Forbidden Love With My Wife’s Sister now available
May 1st: SEKAI PROJECT TO PUBLISH YURI VISUAL NOVEL STARLIGHT VEGA
May 2nd: Huke Shares "Fate" and "Girls und Panzer" Art
May 2nd: "Tsuki ni Yorisou" Otome Game Headed to PS Vita in Japan
May 2nd: Latest "Fate/Grand Order" Promo Showcases Assassin
May 2nd: Real Action Heroes Saber Extra and Hybrid Active Figure Rin Tohsaka Bring Doll Height to "Fate" Heroines
May 2nd: "Young Ace" Promotes "Fate/stay night [Heaven's Feel]" Manga
May 4th: News Briefs

• “Barbarian On The Groove Works Collection 5th” out on May 29th
• “GWAVE 2014 2nd Favorite” out on June 26th
• PSV adaptations, Natsumegu (July 30th), Tsuriotsu,Amamiso, Himawari and Majokoi.
• YuzuSoft has some new mobage Kako☆Tama coming out after YuzuPara

May 4th: "Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya 2wei Herz!" Preview, Visual and Swimsuit Art Go Online
May 5th: "Fate/zero" Tokiomi Tohsaka Commands 750,000yen at Charity Auction
May 6th: Mangagamer Announces "No One But You"
May 6th: KARA NO SHOUJO 2 OFFICIAL TRANSLATION IS COMPLETE
May 7th: Fate/Stay Night: UBW Exhibit Offers Magic Circuit Underwear
May 8th: Bukkake Ranch Hardcopies
May 8th: Mangagamer releases Ecchi Mery and The Perils of the Cosmic Shrine
May 9th: Caster Featured in Latest "Fate/Grand Order" Promo
May 9th: "Dies irae - Animation Project" Crowdfunding Campaign Preview and T-Shirt Designs Posted
May 10th: First Look At Future Fragments, An Ambitious Hentai Platformer
May 10th: "Angel Beats! -1st beat-" Girls Dead Monster Single "Million Star" Previewed
May 11th: "Amnesia: Memories" English Screens Debut
May 12th: JastUSA Releases "Starless"
May 12th: "Non Non Biyori" x "PRIMA Illya" and "No-Rin!" x "Girls und Panzer" x "Amagi Brilliant Park" Collaboration Updates
May 13th: "Phantasy Star Online 2" Collaboration Scratch Offers "Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works]"
May 13th: Fate/Extra Developer Imageepoch Files for Bankruptcy
May 14th: THE FRUIT OF GRISAIA – STEAM RELEASE
May 14th: "Angel Beats!" Blu-ray Set Cover Art Previewed
May 14th: "Steins;Gate" and Moving "One Piece" LINE Stamps Offered
May 15th: Mangagamer Releases Higurashi Hou – Onikakushi
May 16th: News Briefs

• Ama Koi Syrups visual fan book will be on shelves on June 25th for ￥2800
• Akio Watanabe Artworks 2(Grisaia) comes out on May 29th for ￥2500
• 2-disc second Ryo Mizutsuki vocal collection featuring songs from various UnisonShift titles will be out on June 26th for ￥3000

May 17th: "Fate/Grand Order's" Lancer Shown Off In Latest CM
May 19th: OCULUS RIFT TO ALLOW PORN GAMES ON ITS SYSTEM
May 19th: "Nitroplus Blasters: Infinite Heroines Duel" Introduction of Akane Tsunemori from "Psycho-Pass" and Amy of "Gargantia" Scheduled
May 20th: "Muv-Luv Schwarzesmarken" Anime Confirmed
May 20th: "Steins;Gate" Trailer Introduces the Visual Novel's Cast
May 21st: UTAWARERUMONO: THE FALSE MASK GETS A GAMEPLAY TRAILER
May 22nd: NEW DUNGEON TRAVELERS 2 TRAILER – GAME CLASSES
May 22nd: Free Friends Available for Pre-Orders!
May 23rd: News Briefs

• Aokana vocal and sound collection comes out on May 29th
• Shoujo Activity OST has been delayed two weeks to June 12th
• SILKY’S PLUS’ hit title Nanairo Reincarnation will be ported to the PSV slated for September 17th

May 23rd: Release of STARFIGHTER: ECLIPSE
May 23rd: YURI EROGE SACRAMENT SHEEP ENGLISH TRAILER
May 23rd: Fate/Grand Order RPG's New Servant Berserker Previewed in TV Ad
May 24th: Sekai Project Releasing "Tobari and the Night of the Curious Moon"
May 25th: Mangagamer Announcements From Fanime!
May 25th: "Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works]" Rin and Saber Casual Dresses Go On Sale

43:29 Break - Fate/Extra Opening

44:29 Review and Discussion of Legend of Queen Opala II

61:22 Break - Alia's Carnival! Flowering Sky OP

63:06 Upcoming Games:

Chuunibyou na Kanojo no Love Equation by PeasSoft......VDNB
Alia's Carnival! Flowering Sky by Nanawind…………….VNDB
Raidy 3.5 ~Forres Kiki Ippatsu~ by ZyX………………....VNDB
Mousou Complete! by Insync……………………………..VNDB
Kouyoku Senki ExS-Tia by Lusterise……………………..VNDB
Love, Vampire Flowers by Cosmic Cute……………….....VNDB
Pure x Connect by SMEE………………………………….VNDB
Rensou Relation by Lump of Sugar……………………….VNDB
Sumire by NekoNeko Soft………………………………....VNDB
Natsuiro Recipe by Pulltop Air…………………………….VNDB
Ayakashi Contract by AXL………………………………...VNDB

80:48 Ending - Kanashimi no Mukou e

Eroge Bus Episode 46 - The Doddler

We're taking a break from reviewing games to intereview @The_Doddler who's a freelance programmer responsible for porting many VNs.

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Show Notes:

00:00 Opening - Cosmic Gate - I Feel Wonderful

01:36 Introductions and stuff

06:54 Break - Nitro+ Blasterz OP

07:54 News:

March 26th: PRINCESS EVANGILE PREMIERES ON MANGAGAMER AND STEAM
March 27th: News Briefs
PSV port for GIGA’s Harvest OverRay has been set for June 25th
FREEing – 1/4 scale Perceval (Eiyuu＊Senki, August, ￥22,037)
March 28th: Game to Adapt "Steins;Gate" Creator's "Occultic;Nine"
March 28th: "Steins;Gate Zero" Announced As "True Sequel" to "Steins;Gate"
March 28th: "Chaos;Child" Makes Its Way to Sony Platforms, Gets Anime Adaptation
March 28th: Steins;Gate Creator Unveils New 'Science Visual Novel' Anonymous;Code
March 31st: ESRB FORCES REMOVAL OF CONTENT FROM MANGAGAMER
April 1st: Latest "Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works]" Ad Goes Online
April 1st: Type-Moon Launches Idol Agency for April Fools'
April 1st: Super Sonico's Buddy Pochaco Gets an April Fool's Parody
April 1st: 2nd Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya Drei!! Manga/Anime Bundle Delayed 3 Months
April 1st: KATAWA SHOUJO JAPANESE TRANSLATION IS HERE
April 2nd: Charlotte Anime's Animation Previewed in New Promo
April 2nd: 07th Expansion Visual Teases New Visual Novel Plans
April 3rd: News Briefs
Amakano soundtrack CD and AKABEiSOFT2&Sisters vocal collection out on April 24th
Shining Resonance collection of visual materials comes out on April 27th
WING – 1/7 scale Muramasa bunny ver. (Muramasa, July, ￥12,744)
April 3rd: "Fate/stay night [Heaven's Feel]" Manga Announced
April 3rd: Mangagamer's Anime Boston Announcements
April 4th: Preview Prepares for "Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works]" Second Cour Premiere
April 4th: LITTLE WITCH ROMANESQUE STEAM RELEASE
April 4th: Angel Beats! 1st Beat PC Game's Opening Movie Streamed
April 5th: "Carnival Phantasm" Complete Edition Cover Art Previewed
April 5th: Sekai Project Adds Machina of the Planet Tree RPG, Shizuku no Oto Horror Game
April 6th: VISUAL NOVEL BUNNY BLACK GETS FAN TRANSLATED
April 9th: "Utawarerumono: False Mask" Gets Premium Edition, First-Print Extras
April 9th: "Fate/Labyrinth" Spin-Off Story Launches
April 10th: News Briefs
“Watanabe Akio Artworks 1″ book comes out on April 24th, It’s priced at ￥2500.
ORCA TOYS – 1/6 scale Tamaki miwaku no twister game ver.HIYAKEATO (TH2, June, ￥13,800)
April 10th: CUTE DEMON CRASHERS – A PROMISING OTOME GAME
April 11th: EU VATMOSS TAX LAW THREATENS CONTENT CREATORS
April 13th: Aniplex of America Shares "Fate/stay night" Saber 10th Anniversary ~ Royal Dress Version Figure Promo
April 13th: See How "Chaos;Child" Opens on Sony Platforms
April 13th: Medicom Schedules "Fate/Apocrypha" Ruler, Jeanne d'Arc and "The Seven Deadly Sins" Meliodas Premium Figures
April 14th: Fans, Type-Moon, Ufotable, and Gen Urobuchi Extend the Birthday Celebration of Kayneth From "Fate/zero"
April 15th: "Nitroplus Blasters: Infinite Heroines Duel" Crossover Fighting Game Opening Posted
April 16th: SUNRIDER ACADEMY RELEASE
April 16th: SAKURA BEACH NOW ON STEAM GREENLIGHT
April 17th: DUNGEON TRAVELERS 2 IS COMING TO AMERICA AND EUROPE
April 17th: Mangagamer Announces Armored Warrior Iris Hardcopies
April 17th: Mangagamer Releases Amber Breaker 2
April 18th: News Briefs
Hanasaki complete soundtrack will be on shelves on June 26th for ￥2500.
Milestone – 1/6 scale Natsuha strawberry decoration ver.(Monobeno, July, ￥12,500)
April 18th: "Fate/Grand Order" Commercial Showcases Huke Designed Saber
April 18th: IDEA FACTORY IS BRINGING SEVERAL TITLES TO THE WEST
April 19th: Maon Kurosaki's "The Eden of Grisaia" OP Song PV Previewed
April 19th: "Fate/stay night" Summons Some Strange Mascot Charms
April 21st: "Hakuoki" Visual Novel Offered on iOS and Android
April 21st: Katawa Shoujo English Eroge Gets Japanese Physical Version
April 22nd: "Diabolik Lovers" Season Two Anime Title, Schedule Announced
April 22nd: SHINY DAYS PRE-ORDERS ARE LIVE AT JAST AND J-LIST
April 22nd: EIYUU*SENKI: THE WORLD CONQUEST – ENGLISH OPENING, SCREENSHOTS
April 24th: "Fate/Grand Order" Rider Previewed
April 24th: "Angel Beats!" Visual Novel Delayed
April 24th: SAKURA BEACH SUCCESSFULLY GREENLIT
April 24th: SEXY RPG ECCHI MERY IS UP FOR PRE-ORDER ON MANGAGAMER
April 25th: "Fate/Grand Order" Rider Commercial Posted

32:16 Break - Shiny Days OP

33:49 Interview with @The_Doddler

72:24 Break - Evenicle OP

74:17 Upcoming games:

Chu x Pet by Atelier Kaguya Bare & Bunny………………...VNDB
Soushuu Senshinkan Gakuen Bansenjin by Light…………...VNDB
Kagura Kaentan by Debonosu Seisakusho………………......VDNB
PRETTY×CATION2 by hibiki works……………………….VNDB
Kami no Rhapsody by Eushully……………………………...VNDB
Puramai Wars by ASa Project………………………………..VNDB
Break Love by Illusion
Chrono Clock by Purple Software……………………………VNDB
Verethragna ~Seisen no Duelist~ by Astronauts: Sirius….......VNDB
D.C. II ~Da Capo II~ Dearest Marriage……………………....VNDB
Evenicle by ALICESOFT……………………………………..VNDB

85:49 Ending - Kanashimi no Mukou e