Updated on March 7, 8:53 a.m. (GMT+8): Improved romanization.

Not your typical otome game, creator Joseph describes Yinchabukome as a “love novel game” set in college.

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A single-player indie game published by Phoenixx with more than 9,000 downloads at the time of writing, it celebrated its one-year anniversary with a special stage show at Tokyo Indie Games Summit 2024 at Kichijoji.

What does “yincha” and “rabukome” mean? Yincharabukome story

Yincharabukome, an introvert love comedy otome game, official PV
Credit: Joseph, Phoenixx

Yincha (陰キャ) is a relatively new Japanese phrase that refers to introverts or socially awkward individuals, a local source told ONE Esports.

The word “yin” literally means shadow, while “cha” is short for character. Combined, the phrase refers to someone who does not like the spotlight, preferring solitary or low-key social activities.

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“Rabukome” (ラブコメ) is short for love comedy. Altogether, the game’s name invites you to experience a comedic love story involving a club of introverts where you are the chairwoman.

Aki in Chainsaw Man in crowd
Credit: MAPPA, screenshot by Joseph Asuncion/ONE Esports
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List of Yincharabukome otome game characters and voice actors

Fairouz Ai, the voice actress best known for her role as Power in Chainsaw Man, lends her talents to the female protagonist.

Power raising her fist in Chainsaw Man
Credit: MAPPA, screenshot by Joseph Asuncion/ONE Esports
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Aki’s voice actor, Shogo Sakata, plays blue-haired Ash alongside Ryota Iwasaki, Genki Muro, and Yusuke Kobayashi.

CHARACTERSEIYUU/VOICE ACTOROTHER NOTABLE ROLES
Female MC (chairman)Fairouz AiPower (Chainsaw Man)
Jolyne Cujoh (JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean)
Kikoru Shinomiy (Kaiju No. 8)
TsugaiRyota IwasakiSasara Nurude (Hypnosis Mic Division Rap Battle)
Kiminobu Kogure (The First Slam Dunk movie)
Yusuke Tashiro (Noblesse)
DaidaiGenki MuroMagna Swing (Black Clover)
Ganen (Dr. Stone)
Dom (Beastars)
AshShogo SakataAki Hayakawa (Chainsaw Man)
Modak (Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?)
NishimuraYusuke KobayashiYamada Asaemon Tenza (Hell’s Paradise: Jigokuraku)
Rowin Migurdia (Mushoku Tensei)
Ryougi (Boruto: Naruto Next Generations)
Yincharabukome, an introvert love comedy otome game characters and seiyuu
Credit: Joseph, Phoenixx
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Yincharabukome available platforms

Yincharabukome, an introvert love comedy otome game one-year anniversary limited edition art
Credit: Joseph, Phoenixx

Yincharabukome is available on iOS, Android, and PC. You can purchase the game for 500 yen.

Players can expect to complete the story in approximately three to six hours. As of now, it’s only available in Japanese.

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An otome game is a type of video game that focuses on romantic and often dating simulation aspects, typically designed for a female audience.

Players usually take on the role of a female protagonist who interacts with male characters in a story-driven format, making choices that can lead to different romantic outcomes.

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