Visual Novel Publisher Kagami Games Announces 5 Titles for Release in 2026

Visual novel publisher Kagami Games announces an astonishing 5 titles for release in 2026

After the successful release of LOVEPICAL-POPPY! by SMEE, beloved studio ASa Project, who previously released Sankaku Ren'ai: Love Triangle Trouble! and Koikari - Love For Hire collaborates with Kagami Games for the release of Karigurashi Ren'ai: Living on Borrowed Love.

Ensemble, developer of previously English-published visual novel Secret Agent, collaborates in the west for the second time with Koikata: How Our Love Grows.

Navel, developer of titles such as SHUFFLE! and Ore-tachi ni Tsubasa wa Nai brings their first title to the west in over 10 years, the gripping historical drama Twilight's Folclore.

Liar-soft, developer of previously English-translated visual novels Gahkthun of the Golden Lightning -What a Radiant Brave- and Sona-Nyl of the Violet Shadows ~What Beautiful Memories~ brings the strikingly beautiful Inganock of the Raging Flame to the west.

Finally, Kagami Games surprises their audience with a bonus announcement: the simulpub of Hooksoft's love triangle themed Triple Pairing.

All titles are planned to be released on Steam in English, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese, with the exception of Inganock of the Raging Flame, which will only be released in English.

Karigurashi Ren'ai: Living on Borrowed Love

Sporting four main heroines and two sub-heroines, the hilarious and quirky ASa Project returns to the west with a new title. Karigurashi Ren'ai: Living on Borrowed Love is planned to release for PC in March 2026.

After studying long and hard to get into his dream school, Setoda Takuma returns to the town he grew up in, hoping for a fresh start...but his house is a total disaster! Worse than that, he's broke. Luckily for him, his childhood friends all offer to let him couch surf at their places on a rotation system.

Aranami Kyou (c.v. Hanazawa Sakura)

A sweet and flirty older sister figure. She's the only one who stayed in contact with Takuma throughout the years. Though she seems reliable and well put together, she's a total sloth that can't even handle basic household chores.

Niizuma Hiyori (c.v. Kusuhara Yui)

An energetic and friendly girl. She's the daughter of a traditional tea house. She's easy to get along with, but she has a big mouth and often puts things too bluntly.

Sakuragibashi Rito (c.v. Ayumi Sarah)

An abrasive yet lonely girl. As kids, Takuma thought she was a boy. She lives alone, and while she lashes out at Takuma frequently, deep down, she yearns to be touched.

Yohakari Ayaka (c.v. Kano Manaka)

An angelic honor student and Takuma's pretend little sister. As the eldest daughter of a family of five, she's an amazing cook. Deep down, there's something strange about her... She's a massive pervert.

Koikata: How Our Love Grows

Japanese developer ensemble returns to the west for the second time with Koikata: How Our Love Grows, featuring six main heroines, planned for release in Q2 2026.

Ougi Ren gets good grades, is athletic, and has a good personality, so he's quite popular with the ladies. That said, he's also pragmatic, and actually puts thought into his actions before he takes them. So when adjacent schools Seiou Academy and Shiraba Academy announce a merger because their chairpersons have married, Ren and student council leader Saori are consulted to see how the students are reacting to it—and everyone's got their own concerns.

Tsukishima Saori (c.v. Aji Sanma)

The student council president of Seiou Academy, Saori is Ren's mirror—intelligent, proper, and popular. By appearances only, she's a model young lady, but behind the scenes, she's actually a mess.

Ougi Ichika (c.v. Shirotsuki Kaname)

Ren's younger stepsister who struggles with men other than him. A cute, reliable honor student who's just a bit on the shy side.

Narumi Akane (c.v. Arisugawa Miyabi)

The beach volleyball captain at Shiraba Academy. She's a serious and passionate athlete who's preparing harder than anyone for the upcoming tournament.

Kuonji Hiyori (c.v. Hatori Ichi)

A clumsy girl without a mother who has grown to be rather naive. Her passion is coffee, and she dreams of opening a cafe with a doting husband.

Kaburagi Yukie (c.v. Akino Hana)

Ren and Ichika's next door “older sister.” She is the student council president, and is well-respected by all the students. Loves both Ren and Ichika as if they were her real siblings, but likes to tease Ren in particular.

Hiiragi Mio (c.v. Fujimori Yukina)

The younger sister of Shiraba Academy's board chairman. A serious girl, Mio often makes a bad first impression. However, she's actually cheerful and is sure to treat everyone equally, regardless of gender.

Twilight's Folclore

Navel brings its first title to the west in over ten years with the release of Twilight's Folclore, planned to be released in Q3 2026.

The 1920s. Decades have passed since the empire opened its borders to the rest of the world, and the imperial capital blooms with newfound prosperity.

When the death of his father leaves him with no place to turn, Kumagata Arima finds sanctuary within the halls of the illustrious Otobe family, bound now as attendant to their frail daughter, Supika.

Whisked away to a secluded villa, Arima spends hi s days tending to his lady's fragile constitution, meeting new faces along the way. Yet this genial tardamente endures only while daylight reigns. When darkness descends, another music begins—the chilling refrain of life whittling away.

Why was Arima chosen for this role? What invisible thread binds him to Supika's side?

Kumagata Arima A young man working as Otobe Supika's personal attendant, and protagonist of this story. Always calm and composed, and well trusted by his mistress, though he's always clear to draw a line between when to indulge her and when to be strict, which often earns him her ire. After five years of master-servant life together, they're comfortable enough with one another for the occasional banter. Diligent by nature, he works hard to ensure he's always ready to serve his mistress' needs.

Otobe Supika (c.v. Haruka Sora) The sole daughter of the Otobe family, and heroine of this story. Frail since birth, Supika is petite and delicate, partly due to her particularly poor appetite. Always lacking in stamina, she lives her days in a languid and self-indulgent manner—though being aware of her prestigious social standing, she's careful to maintain the image of a refined young lady for public appearances. However, there may be more to this noble girl than meets the eye.

Inganock of the Raging Flame

Kagami Games works with Liar-soft to bring the ReBORN edition of Inganock of the Raging Flame to the west at full 2k HD resolution, and is planned to be released in Q4 2026.

Inganock, the Monstrous City, was designed to be perfect—a fully self-sufficient “Arcology,” contained neatly within the many tiers of a single enormous structure. But ten years ago, the Renascence changed everything.

The city's people mutated; its plants grew strange. Vicious creatures from the pages of old stories emerged into reality. Even the Engine technology that had brought its people such prosperity changed in unpredictable, deadly ways.

Today, like every day, the wandering doctor Guy walks its streets. Defying the murderous City Code, he trudges through the Lower Stratum, tending to the sick and wounded. He walks on, trying to discover what he lost ten years ago.

And finally, he meets them—a girl clad in black, named Kea. A girl still capable of smiling. Not only that, he finds a shadow. A figure from the one and only fairy tale still spoken of in Inganock. A steel shadow: humanoid in form, kaleidoscopic in nature. This shadow has a name: Madchine.

For the city of Inganock, it is a final glimmer of hope.

Guy (c.v. Furukawa Tetsuto)

A poker-faced doctor who scratches out a meager living by relentlessly wandering the Lower Stratum in search of patients, treating those in need regardless of their ability to pay. His single-minded obsession with saving lives has earned him a reputation as hopelessly eccentric (if not insane). His mastery of the power known as Cracking allows him to selectively rewrite the human body, curing most conventional diseases instantly; but he struggles with his inability to treat the mutative plagues running rampant throughout Inganock.

Kea (c.v. Kawashima Rino)

A mysterious, cheerful girl who plants herself firmly at Guy's side and observes his every move with evident interest. Her bright pink eyes are capable of seeing things that others can't. While her origins are unclear, she seems totally unfamiliar with the harsh world of the Lower Stratum.

Aty (c.v. Notsuki Mahiru)

An easy-going, impulsive young woman with a sharp tongue and chromesteel claws to match. Her huge, paw-like hands and the cat ears on her head mark her as a member of the mutant Pucelle tribe; she's leveraged her inhuman strength and agility into a successful career as a mercenary of sorts.

Triple Pairing

Kagami Games announces simulpub with Hooksoft for their brand-new title Triple Pairing on May 29th, 2026. The game will be fully voiced; however, voice actors have not been revealed yet. More information will be revealed as the project continues its development.

What would you do if two polar-opposite girls confessed their love for you at the exact same time? Love isn't a spectator sport. The thrill of romance comes from figuring out what kind of girl you want to be with and what kind of love you want to pursue.

In Triple Pairing, the love triangle mechanic will constantly force you to make a choice. You must decide, of your own free will, which one of the heroines you choose. The more thoughtful and deliberate that journey is, the deeper your love for the heroine you've chosen will be. These six girls will do everything they can to win your affection. Watch them put their hearts on the line and see their genuine unguarded charm shine through.

Ootorimine Nasuka

A young lady who has enrolled in a new school this spring to experience the life of a commoner. With a personality brimming with curiosity, she has started living alone for the first time and is eager to challenge herself.

Hoshi Eimi

A childhood friend who is constantly putting on a cutesy act. This clever and cute girl is loved by everyone, but her guard drops around you. She cries and gets mad easily, but when you pamper her, she flashes the most wonderful, radiant smile.

Chijiwa Nono

The poster girl for a local diner. She's used to looking after her siblings, so she often unleashes her "big sister" power outside her home. Faced with her caring demeanor, some can't help but feel a primal urge to be babied by her...

Patrina

A maid from Northern Europe who serves the Ootorimine family. She has a calm and composed personality, always maintaining a professional distance as a servant and walking one step behind Nasuka. After taking care of chores for the domestically-challenged Nasuka, she returns to the Ootorimine mansion, from which she commutes to school.

Okita Waka

An incredibly lazy homeroom teacher. She's a "disappointing beauty," someone who is actually very capable but chooses not to try. Surprisingly, when students truly need her, she'll go the extra mile. She's rumored to be quite beautiful, but her complete lack of feminine charm in her daily behavior leaves everyone second-guessing.

Misumi Uruha

A friendly and sociable gyaru. As a central figure in her class, she has a bright personality and gets along with everyone. The consensus among the guys in her class is that she'd be fun to date, but exhausting at the same time. A bit of an airhead, her mind works in mysterious ways.

Official Links
● Announcement Stream
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6LLWolOLceQ
● Publisher Steam Curator Page (Kagami Games)
https://store.steampowered.com/curator/45491666
● Kagami Games on X (Twitter)
https://x.com/KagamiGames