Ryugaku Ren'ai
A narrative RPG adventure game about coming of age as a foreigner in Japan. Vee Urban moves to quiet suburban Japan and learns that life’s not exactly the exciting manga she expected. But with culture differences, high school problems, language barriers, and blossoming romance–maybe it is?
Story
Vee Urban, an anime-loving American sixteen year old, moves to Japan with her father–only it’s not the flashy streets of Shinjuku and glitzy fashion of Akihabara she always dreamed of; it’s quiet, calm Joyo City, a suburb of Kyoto. Vee’s a fish out of water in a brand-new country, facing language barriers, culture misunderstandings, and a whole school of unfamiliar people.
Vee makes new friends, tries new activities, and has a chance run-in with Kosagawa Yuuka, the aloof, alluring soft tennis star who’s also the most popular girl in school. Through a series of chance encounters, they enter a messy romantic relationship that creates a whirlwind throughout the school.
It’s a slice-of-life comedy, an LGBTQ+ coming-of-age drama, and an expansive adventure game that follows a year of school life through real-time story episodes.
Features
Life in Japan – Experience high school life as a foreign exchange student and learn about Japanese culture and daily life. Overcome language barriers and find your path into adulthood!
Make new friends – Meet a large cast of diverse characters and deepen your bond, both platonic and romantic. There are over twenty characters to get to know, and each one is fleshed out in their own way.
Explore a realistic Japan – Ryugaku Ren’ai takes care to present a true-to-life story of teen life in modern-day Japan, depicting actual locations in and around Kyoto Prefecture, existing events, and the genuine experiences of foreign residents.
Choose and grow – Characters change over the course of the school year, and so will you. The choices you make early on–what club you join, what friends you prioritize–may make a significant difference many months later.
Real-time episodic release – The game will release in real-time episodes throughout the year, following the real-life calendar in Japan–play Vee’s summer vacation in summer, enjoy the Culture Festival in fall, and ride through Valentine’s Day in winter, among many other events. Buy the game once, and look forward to each new free episode.
