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New Novel Game with ASMR Starring VTuber 'Kokuri Kurune' 'Welcome Kokuri-san' Official Website Now Available

Dec 30th 2022

Cyberstep, Inc. is excited to announce that the official website of the new visual novel “Welcome Kokuri-san” starring the VTuber "Kurune Kokuri” is now available from December 28, 2022.

The first standing illustration, a synopsis, and a short clip from the production announcement are all available on the official website.

Welcome Kokuri-san Official Website
https://welcome-kokurisan.Cyberstep.com

”Welcome Kokuri-san” Official Website Now Available!
The official website of "Welcome Kokuri-san", a new visual novel developed by Cyberstep,Inc.'s novel game brand "PandaShojo", and starring the VTuber "Kurune Kokuri”is now available from December 28, 2022.

The first standing illustration, a synopsis, and a short clip from the production announcement are all available on the official website.

More information on special offers and additional information will be released soon!
Please check the official website and PandaShojo's official Twitter for the latest updates.

・”Welcome Kokuri-san” Official Website
https://welcome-kokurisan.Cyberstep.com

・PandaShojo Official Twitter
https://twitter.com/CS_NovelClub_EN

◆ Story Introduction
”Kokuri-san, Kokuri-san, please come see us”

When you fearlessly chant the "Kokuri-san" spell at school in the middle of the night, what appeared was a surprisingly cute little fox named "Kurune Kokuri".

And so begins the investigation of the Seven Wonders of School by you and "Kurune Kokuri"... Enjoy a mysterious and exciting experience with "Kurune Kokuri" in the classroom, home economics room, and even the infirmary.

What is “Welcome Kokuri-san”?
“Welcome Kokuri-san" is a short visual novel game starring VTuber "Kurune Kokuri" as the main character.

In addition to the fully voiced story, some scenes are performed with realistic ASMR voices, allowing players to enjoy the thrilling situations together with Kurune Kokuri.

Official Website: https://welcome-kokurisan.Cyberstep.com

Who is Kurune Kokuri?
Kurune Kokuri is a VTuber who was inadvertently summoned through the Japanese Ouija Board "Kokuri-san". Surrounded by her favorite games and delicious food, she is happily enjoying her modern life.

She is active on YouTube, live streaming games and songs with a focus on slow and soothing ASMR!

Official YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@kokuri_kurune
Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/kokuri_kurune

What is PandaShojo?
"PandaShojo" is a game brand that develops visual novel games for various ages, platforms, and languages, based on the concept of "Bringing unique Japanese novel game content to people around the world.".

The brand supports more than 50 languages with automatic translation functionality, and is available on a variety of platforms, including iOS and Android smartphones, PlayStation®4 and Nintendo Switch™, and Steam.

PandaShojo Official Twitter
https://twitter.com/CS_NovelClub

◆ Game Details
Title: Welcome Kokuri-san
Genre: Visual Novel
Platforms: Windows®（Steam / BOOTH / DLsite） / Nintendo Switch™ / PlayStation®4 / iOS / Android
Languages: Japanese / English / Chinese (Traditional) / Others
Release Date: Winter 2023

◆ Company Information
Cyberstep, Inc.
Head office: 1-22-19 Izumi, Suginami-ku, Tokyo
Representative: Representative Director & President Rui Satō
Established: 4/1/2000
URL: https://corp.cyberstep.com/

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