Kagami Games to Release Five New Visual Novels in English
Kagami Games, a publisher specializing in visual novels and otome games, announced on June 18, 2026 that it will undertake the English localization of five new games. Leading the list is the notable title "My (♂) Life as a Vampire's Maid (♀)", along with "Please Praise the SR Girls!", "Arcana Alchemia", "GIKEI: The Tale of the Genpei War", and "Sakura, Moyu -as the Night's, Reincarnation-".
In particular, "My (♂) Life as a Vampire's Maid (♀)" is an unusual romantic comedy that blends the theme of gender swapping with vampire and maid dynamics. The game was originally released in Japan in 2024 and received 'very positive' reviews on Steam. Kagami Games bringing this title to the West is a great opportunity for fans of the genre. Among the other games, "Arcana Alchemia" stands out as an alchemy-themed fantasy RPG, while "GIKEI: The Tale of the Genpei War" is a historical visual novel about Japan's famous Genpei War. The list is further diversified with "Sakura, Moyu" for yuri fans and the gacha-style "Please Praise the SR Girls!".
Kagami Games is a team that has previously undertaken successful localizations such as "Cinderella Phenomenon" and "Heart Fragment". This new move by the company serves as an important bridge for Japanese visual novels to reach English-speaking audiences. Although the release date and platform details for each game have not yet been announced, Kagami Games is known to typically prefer digital platforms like Steam and itch.io. Western players are expected to have the chance to experience these five titles in their own language in the coming months.
This announcement is promising not only for visual novel enthusiasts but also for the accessibility of Japanese pop culture in the West. Particularly, niche-themed games like "My (♂) Life as a Vampire's Maid (♀)" reaching wider audiences will increase the diversity of the genre. It is likely that Kagami Games will localize more indie Japanese titles in the future; it is worth staying tuned.
