Lost paradise of Karuta
"To those who find living in the present difficult, a visual novel ensemble drama dedicated to life and the human psyche.
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August 11, 2024
1 year and 356 days ago
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9 itemsAbout the Game
"The one who came to meet me as I attempted suicide was a pure white grim reaper."
"A visual novel ensemble drama gift for those who find living in the present difficult."
Game Overview
A visual novel game themed around life and the human psyche, dedicated to those struggling to live in today's challenging times. This is a story searching for the answer to why we live.
Synopsis
"The one who came to greet me in my final moments was a pure white grim reaper..."
She speaks of ancient tales akin to the Arabian Nights.
The protagonist, Shataro, suffers from insomnia, spending each night unable to sleep. Suddenly, a pure white girl, a 'shinigami,' appears before him. She promises to tell him ancient tales every night until he can fall asleep again... But these tales reveal the sins and punishments he has committed.
Until his anger subsides, she continues to speak.
Until his sins are purified, until this body is cleansed...
Until "you" can forgive him.
Cast
[Voice Actors]
Karta: Rie Tanaka
Garland: Roa
Tsukuyo: Ichigo Koyama
Kosuke: Yuuki Igarashi
Haruki: Mame♪
Sakana: Koto Furuto
Kotomi: Yuzuko Konoe
Tsugumi: Tomokono
Kaguya: Asano Ruri
Tsukimi: Yanagi
Utarou: Mario Hikoda
[Theme Song]
Haruka Shimotsuki "Poem of the White Grim Reaper"
[Ending Song]
Momo Mizuki "Song of the Blue Rose"
"A visual novel ensemble drama gift for those who find living in the present difficult."
Game Overview
A visual novel game themed around life and the human psyche, dedicated to those struggling to live in today's challenging times. This is a story searching for the answer to why we live.
Synopsis
"The one who came to greet me in my final moments was a pure white grim reaper..."
She speaks of ancient tales akin to the Arabian Nights.
The protagonist, Shataro, suffers from insomnia, spending each night unable to sleep. Suddenly, a pure white girl, a 'shinigami,' appears before him. She promises to tell him ancient tales every night until he can fall asleep again... But these tales reveal the sins and punishments he has committed.
Until his anger subsides, she continues to speak.
Until his sins are purified, until this body is cleansed...
Until "you" can forgive him.
Cast
[Voice Actors]
Karta: Rie Tanaka
Garland: Roa
Tsukuyo: Ichigo Koyama
Kosuke: Yuuki Igarashi
Haruki: Mame♪
Sakana: Koto Furuto
Kotomi: Yuzuko Konoe
Tsugumi: Tomokono
Kaguya: Asano Ruri
Tsukimi: Yanagi
Utarou: Mario Hikoda
[Theme Song]
Haruka Shimotsuki "Poem of the White Grim Reaper"
[Ending Song]
Momo Mizuki "Song of the Blue Rose"
