The Fallen Death God

So deep down in Hakuoki hell I actually started using my Tumblr. I rant about stuff. 🖤💜Ukyo💜🖤

[koto-wari]

For whom it might concern, my friends and I are going to get some Heisuke hen merchandise (unfortunately limited by not being there), but we're most likely going to try and sell some of the excess random bromides from Heisuke hen!

We'll know which ones sometime in the second half of July. They'll probably go for retail price (200jpy/bromide) + shipping/handling fee per order.

Keep an eye out if you'd be interested. ;-)

[kaysutcliff-michaelis]

This is living rent-free inside my head today

[cinnamon-snail]

[ununotter]

Shinsengumi history enthusiasts 📢

There is a fundraiser currently running to collect donations for the Maekawa House's maintenance!

[kyouxa]

Translation: Here!

I overworked the second chapter a bit for this video, and I'll probably make every CG into a small video like that. I forgot to share it with everyone, but here it is.

[kaysutcliff-michaelis]

I just woke up, opened Youtube and the first recommended video was the Kuromyu Tango on the Campania livestream. I open it and it was just during Ryosuke Mikata's "Perfect, Complete" song 😭😭😭😭😭😭 I feel so lucky

It's still going if anyone wants to watch!

[kyouxa]

Amnesia World: School World (Ukyo's Sport Festival Hangout+CG)

In terms of the gameplay: Whenever you're given a choice in the game, the translation will lead to the different choices. The name of your MC will be Y/N (your name) in the translation, but in game screenshots it might mention my name.

Ukyo: I was wondering who my partner would be, and it's you… Do you understand what that means?

Orion: Eh… What?

Ukyo: …Your expression says you don't know. Listen. If we do this, I'm going to aim for first place no matter what.

I won't give up on that. And you're not getting in the way of that plan.

Orion: I-It's okay if you're this excited, but please go easy on us...

Ukyo: I'll tie our ankles then. Do not move.

Orion: We need to have our ankles tied for this event, but having Ukyo-san do it sounds like a really bad idea…

Ukyo: Okay… Looks good. Hey, you… Get closer.

Orion: ….. ! W-Wait a minute! What is he doing!?

Ukyo: …What's got you so nervous? Running will be more difficult with so much space between us.

Orion: Is that it? Is that it, really?

Ukyo: Don't keep looking at me. Keep your eyes straight. 

Orion: … Not really sure how this will go, but your turn is coming up soon! Give it your all!

Minigame

Minigame Tutorial: Here!

Ukyo: Yeah, we won, as I had hoped. Good job; you did your best.

Orion: Doesn't seem very convincing when he says that...

But at least we won! The three-legged race is definitely harder than just running on your own.

Ukyo: …Hey, are you free later?

Orion: Eh? Why would he even ask that…?

Choices

1) I am. ♡♡♡

2) I'm busy.

— I am. ♡

Ukyo: Good. I'm asking because I have an important job for you.

Orion: Something about that doesn't feel right to me… What's the job about?

— I'm busy.

Ukyo: Don't lie to me! You didn't do anything until the tug-of-war event this afternoon! 

Orion: If he already knew, then why even bother asking!? 

Ukyo: As punishment for lying…

end Choices

Ukyo: Your job will be… to cheer for me at the event. You should be grateful.

Orion: Um… I'm kinda unsure about what we're meant to be grateful for...

Ukyo: Don't look so perplexed. You should be happy. 

Orion: H-He might say that… But he could at least give us some more encouragement?

Ukyo: Make sure to cheer me on loudly. If I cannot hear you, you will receive a different punishment later.

Orion: Uwah!? We haven't agreed to these conditions!

You can still refuse it, Y/N…

Ukyo: Well, I'm off then. Watch my heroic victory with your own eyes!

Orion: …This became a bit of a bother. Let's head to the front so he can hear us better. 

Time skip

Orion: I feel like he should be able to hear us over here. By the way, what event is Ukyo actually competing in?

…Hm? The staff are starting to hang up some bread. Cream buns, curry buns, chocolate cornets…

Does that mean… this is a bread-eating contest!?

The contest started as I was saying that! The person in front is none other than Ukyo-san... Isn't it?

Ah, he's going for the cream buns! 

Ukyo: …Nn!

Orion: Ah… He didn't bite it right.

Ukyo: Damn it, come here! 

Orion: H-He's having… a bit of a hard time, isn't he? Should we… cheer him on a bit?

Choices

1) Good luck, Ukyo-san! ♡♡♡

2) One more time! 

— Good luck, Ukyo-san! ♡

Ukyo: ….. ! I can't look lame with her watching me…!

Get… in my mouth already—!!

— One more time!

Ukyo: Ngh—!! You don't need to tell me; I already know!

With this… I'll get it… !

end Choices

Orion: Ah… !

Ukyo: Hooray, I did it!!

Orion: Looks like your words had an effect on him. Now all he needs to do is reach the goal… 

Ukyo: Now that I've got it, all I need to do is cross the finish line.

Orion: We get that! You won't win, though, if you eat it before crossing the finish line!

Time skip

Ukyo: …..

Orion: …..

Ukyo: I finished last because you didn't support me enough…

Orion: No! It's Ukyo-san's fault for eating the bread instead of rushing to the finish line!

Ukyo: …Don't be silent now; say something. 

Choices

1) You have cream on your mouth.

2) You're right, I should've cheered more. ♡♡♡

— You have cream on your mouth.

Ukyo: Hah? …Shit, must be because I ate it in a hurry earlier… ! 

— You're right, I should've cheered more. ♡

Ukyo: E-Exactly. With your support, I could've… 

…..

end Choices

Ukyo: …That's enough. I'll forgive you for now. You should be grateful for that!

Ukyo leaves

Orion: …..

He backed off quickly, didn't he… ? But Ukyo-san can be pretty pushy and egocentric…

Well, at least we found out he’s a big fan of cream buns. 

Place: School dorms — Heroine's room

Orion: Thanks for all your effort at the sports festival! 

I'm super tired, but it was a blast doing something out of the ordinary today.

I get that there’s a lot on your mind right now, but it would be awesome if you could enjoy school life a little more, like you did today.

We both feel the same way when you're having fun; I can feel your happiness. 

Of course, we can't overlook getting your memories back, but I really think you should enjoy days like today too. 

After all, school is only a one-time thing. It would be a waste not to enjoy it!

I'm not sure how much longer I can stay with you… But I'll share all the ups and downs with you.

Let's keep up the good work… Until you remember everything again!

Study

→ My academics went up by 8!!

→ My health decreased!!

Contact

→ My memory went up by 6!!

→ My health decreased!!

Sport 

→ My physical strength went up by 7!!

→ My health decreased!!

Rest

→ My health has improved!

[kyouxa]

Amnesia World: Minigame Tutorial (Obstace Race: Burning Love)

If you get an A in the game, you get an extra CG! Sadly, you won't get it if you get any other rank like B or C.

[kaysutcliff-michaelis]

@/marvelous give us lightsticks for Hakumyu LIVE 4, please and thank you 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[englishotomegames]

BUSTAFELLOWS Season 2 (BUSTAFELLOWS シーズン2)

Release dates (Steam, Nintendo Switch) Japanese: May 25th, 2023 English: July 17th, 2025

"The hit series BUSTAFELLOWS continues with an all-new season! Featuring the crime-solving gang you know and love, that trouble can’t help but follow. Uncover their story in this movie-like experience, as you meet new characters, make important choices and help solve the dark, unspeakable crimes that plague New Sieg.

A Puzzle to Piece Together: five different playable “movies”, different routes corresponding to each male lead, each portraying a different story which you play an integral part in.

New Flowchart System: review your progress through the story with a helpful flowchart that allows you to select and replay different parts of the story, leaving no stone unturned.

The Romance Builds: continue your relationship from the last game, growing together through struggles, and learning new sides to Teuta, Limbo, Shu, Helvetica, Mozu and Scarecrow.

The Power of Visuals: skilfully crafted characters brought to life with beautiful artistry. Experience the characters in new outfits, hairstyles and scenarios!

An Unforgettable Voice Cast: featuring a cast of famed voices such as Yui Kondo, KENN, Yoshimasa Hosoya, and many more!

Extra Episodes: collect memorabilia and extra episodes through certain conditions, and unlock a special episode upon purchase!"

This is the sequel to BUSTAFELLOWS! You can buy the physical version for Nintendo Switch here, the digital version here, or the version on Steam here.

[kaysutcliff-michaelis]

My Tumblr chat is broken so if I don't answer that's why 🙄 Support has been contacted, let's hope they fix it soon

[kaysutcliff-michaelis]

It works now?? Is this normal? Do they have a trigger that does something if contacted with keywords about this issue?

[englishotomegames]

Beyond Life and Death

Release date (Windows, Mac OS, Linux) English: June 30th, 2025

"Beyond Life and Death is a dice rolling otome game, where you play as Pryce, a girl who has made a deal with the reaper to find love within 48 hours or not she will die -- again. Find love, roll and choose options to gain approval; and get that kiss! Just make sure that Pryce doesn't fumble too much into crying and scare them off."

This is a free game created for Otome Jam 2025 and Josei Jam 2025 by Giovanna Gowmez! You can download it here.

[kaysutcliff-michaelis]

My Tumblr chat is broken so if I don't answer that's why 🙄 Support has been contacted, let's hope they fix it soon

[koto-wari]

HakuMyu Twitter Shenanigans - Shinkai Toudou Heisuke edition (master post)

A collection of tweets from the HakuMyu cast and crew that left an impression on me. Just click on the date to go to each respective post.

I also listed HakuMyu related visitors for fun.

20-06-2025

visitors: - Takeno Ruri (Shinkai Hijikata Hen Chizuru) - Masataka Nakagauchi (Shitan Hijikata/Kazama Kazama) - Yoshida Hitomi (Saitou hen Chizuru) - Mori Marina (Shitan Hijikata hen Chizuru) - Aoi Shouta (Voice Actor, Sakai Hyougo - OVA)

21-06-2025

visitors: - Yoshito Chie (Shinkai Hijikata Hen life saver Yamazaki understudy) - Iiyama Yuuta (Shinkai Hijikata hen Ootori)

22-06-2025

visitors: - Maruyama Ryuusei (Shinkai Hijikata Hen Sannan)

23-06-2025

visitors: - Hoshimoto Yuzuki (Shinkai Sannan hen Kaoru) - Matsuzaki Risa (Shinkai Souma hen Chizuru) - Takasaki Shouta (Kazama hen - Harada hen Yamazaki) - Motonishi Sakiho (Shitan Kazama hen Chizuru) - Kubodera Yuuko (wife of the late Kubodera Akira, Serizawa) - Kubodera Nao (son of the late Kubodera Akira, Serizawa) - Tada Akira (former ensemble member) - Yamaguchi Kei (former ensemble member)

24-03-2025

rest day (some late tweets about the day before)

25-06-2025

visitors - Yoshino Hiroyuki (Voice Actor, Toudou Heisuke) - Makiura Itsuki (Shinkai Saitou hen - Chizuru) - Taizou Shiina (Shitan Hijikata - Live 3 Yamazaki) - Suzuki Shogo (Saitou - Live2, Souma - Shinkai Saitou Kazama) - Wada Masanari (Shitan Hijikata/Kazama Hijikata)

26-06-2025

visitors - Okutani Chihiro (befriended actor and co-worker) - Taniguchi Masashi (befriended actor and co-worker)

27-06-2025

visitors - Kishimoto Yuuta (Shitan Hijikata/Kazama - Shinpachi) - Nagai Ryouki (befriended actor and co-worker) - Kai Chihiro (befriended actor and co-worker)

28-06-2025

visitors - Hashimoto Shouhei (Heisuke hen- Live 2; Shinkai Saitou - Live 3 Saitou) - Aoki Shion (Shinkai Sannan hen Chizuru)

29-06-2025 (wip)

visitors - Nishida Daisuke (Shitan Hijikata - Sannan hen - director) - Former Maekawa house

30-06-2025 (wip)

(will be updated)

[inthegardensofourminds]

Hakumyu leads 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025

[kotowari16]

祇園精舎 鐘が止まって 春の夢 終わり告げる 諸行無常 おごれる者は 夏の夢に 酔いしれ 沙羅双樹が 赤く染まって 始まるか 秋たそがれ 盛者必衰 夢が散る冬 見せてやるぜ 夢の行く末

The livestream archives have expired, so Heisuke hen is officially, completely, over. The impending cast changes have put quite a bit of mixed feelings over this production and the (near) future of HakuMyu, but I think that's also a testament of just how much this cast is loved by its audience (me included).

Thank you, HakuMyu. Thank you, Shinkai cast.

(I had to redraw a little moment that Kubohide and Yuuta had during the special curtain call. I saw the way they cheered for each other in Hijikata hen, and it's nice to see the sentiment return in Heisuke hen.)

[kaysutcliff-michaelis]

HAKUMYU LIVE 4 CAST, DATES AND TRAILER

Hakumyu LIVE 4 has an official date, trailer and cast announcement! It feels like LIVE 3 was just the other day though...

2025年12月19日 to 2025年12月21日 Tokyo

2025年12月27日 to 2025年12月28日 Osaka

Chizuru — Mayuko Okada. Shinkai Todou-hen's Chizuru

Chizuru — Shion Aoki. Sannan-hen's Chizuru

Chizuru — Ruri Takeno. Chizuru in the latest Hijikata-hen

Hijikata — Hidetoshi Kubota. Hijikata since Souma-hen

Okita — Kitamura Kento. Okita since Shinkai Saito-hen

Saito — Oomi Shoichiro. Saito in Souma-hen and Hakumyu LIVE 3, but he wasn’t there for Shinkai Saito-hen

Heisuke — Yuta Higuchi. Heisuke since Shitan Hijikata-hen

Harada — Shouta Kawakami. Harada since Souma-hen

Nagakura — Ryosuke Koike. Nagakura since Souma-hen

Sannan — Teruma. The main actor for Sannan since they switched from Ryosuke Mikata back in Reimeiroku

Sannan?? — Ryusei Maruyama?? Today I learned that someone other than Teruma and Ryosuke Mikata has played Sannan. I haven't watched the latest Hijikata-hen, I don't even have the file, so somehow this slipped under my radar??? How was he? And how are they going to have two actors playing Sannan? I wasn't interested in LIVE 4 until right now when I learned this information

Yamazaki — Tsukasa Taguchi. Yamazaki since Sannan-hen

Kondo-san — Imata Taira. Our dear Shinsengumi chief since the times of Okita-hen!

Kazama — Yoshihide Sasaki. Kazama on and off since Harada-hen

Amagiri — Masafumi Yokoyama. Amagiri since Souma-hen

Shiranui — Takuma Sueno. Shiranui since Shitan Kazama-hen

Kodo Yukimura — Hiroyuki Kawamoto. Kodo since Harada-hen

Sen — Mizuki Saito. Played Sen in Shinkai Todou-hen

Kaoru Nagumo — Yuzuki Hoshimoto. Played Kaoru in Sannan-hen

Keisuke Ootori — Yuta Iiyama. Played Keisuke Ootori in the latest Hijikata-hen

The reading of the names has been checked with their social media, but be aware that in this list some have the name first and some the surname.