Kokurase Episode 1
Released Nov 2016
The Kokurase gang, also known as Cupid’s Helpers, is out to help freshman Sakura woo Yoshimitsu, a popular senior with every other girl in school vying for his heart. Switch between members to bring these two lovebirds together in an intertwining tale.
90% positive · 144 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Where to get it
Free on Steam
Evaluation
Kokurase was released as a three-episode series. Episode 1 launched for free on November 10, 2016, followed by Episode 2 on November 22, 2016, and Episode 3 on December 13, 2016. On that same date, the developer announced the Kokurase Complete Bundle (Episodes 1–3), packaging the entire series together. The store description explicitly notes that "Episode 2-3 are available as DLCs" and advertises the complete bundle, indicating the full story has been told. Both DLC entries (Episodes 2 and 3) are listed as released, and no additional episodes or content have ever been announced. The developer's last substantive communication was the December 13, 2016 Complete Bundle announcement, and there has been no indication of any further episodes or content planned. The series launched and concluded within about five weeks, functioning as a complete, self-contained product.
Evidence
Developer announced the Kokurase Complete Bundle (Episodes 1–3) on Steam, bundling the full series. Episode 3 also launched simultaneously as DLC.
Kokurase Episode 3 released as DLC on December 13, 2016. Both DLC entries are released with no unreleased entries remaining.
Content
2 of 2 released · no outstanding content
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Vaka Game Magazine
Achievements
22
Platform
Windows
Controller
partial support
Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player
About this game
Episode 1 Story
The Kokurase gang, also known as Cupid’s Helpers, is out to help freshman Sakura woo Yoshimitsu, a popular senior with every other girl in school vying for his heart. Switch between Genji the leader, the newest member of the crew, Riho, the mysterious Meg, and Kanta, the supernatural sleuth, to bring these two lovebirds together in an intertwining tale.The game begins with Sakura pining for Yoshimitsu to notice her, which catches the ear of Riho and the gang, who quickly make contact and begin to draw up plans to bring the two together. Days of preparation pass culminating in a gambit to bring the freshman and junior together, requiring the player to execute a series of intricate tasks involving all characters.
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Gameplay
In Kokurase, the player takes control of the various members of the Kokurase crew, Cupid’s Helpers, to facilitate Sakura and Yoshimitsu getting together in a winding tale of clever interactions. Using Key Phrases, the different characters interact with each other and NPCs in the game world to move the story forward.Featuring:
- A Visual Novel in RPGmaker
- Beautiful art by an illustrator Doromizu
- Full of humor
- Cast of quirky protagonists
- Take control of multiple characters to advance the plot
- Use Key Phrases to progress conversations
- Explore a High School campus
- Speech Puzzles
- Teenage, Highschooler angst
* Epsode 1 is free to play
* Episode 2-3 are available as DLCs
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Last evaluated Jun 27, 2026
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