About This Demo

(The faint sound of a bell echoes...)
lease, give me the "Wings" of your review.

Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for playing this demo to the very end.

This story is a prayer—one I have cast into the vast digital sea, fueled by the flame of my own soul, my "KAGARIBI." I am a 56-year-old developer, and I have poured every ounce of my life into this vision.

If your heart trembled even for a moment, I ask you to send those feelings back to me in the form of a Review.

On March 27th, my 57th birthday, I intend to transcend my limits and reach the world. Your words are the only wings that can carry me there.

In the shadows of Taisho romance ruled by silence, anomalies writhe. You are forced to choose—cling to sanity, or surrender to a madness born of passion. A beautiful yet cruel Taisho Gothic Horror Visual Novel, woven through the resonance of AI technology and a "clumsy 56-year-old female solo game developer living in Japan." This Demo will trace the contours of your soul.

Thank you for discovering the KAGARIBI Demo. This is a Taisho Gothic Horror experience from New Forever STUDIO.

What to Expect in This Demo:

• Prologue Experience: Play through the opening chapter with randomized title visuals and immersive BGM.

• Dual Protagonists: Choose between a male or female character. Your choice changes the narrative and the very words spoken.

• The Power of Choice: "Your choice changes the words. Your choice is everything."

• Audio-Visual Immersion: Experience our unique visual style and deeply atmospheric soundscapes.

Recommended Settings for the Best Experience

• Fullscreen: We highly recommend switching to "Fullscreen" via the Option button on the Title Screen.

  

  Audio Calibration: Customize your descent into horror.

  • BGM: Adjust the music volume to your liking.

  • Typing Sound: Adjust the volume of the subtitle typewriter sound.

  • SFX: For those seeking the "Abyss and Terror" of Taisho Gothic, we recommend turning up the SFX for maximum immersion.

In the shadows of Taisho romance ruled by silence, anomalies writhe. You are forced to choose

—cling to sanity, or surrender to a madness born of passion.
Woven through the resonance between AI technology and a "clumsy 56-year-old female solo game developer living in Japan,"
this is a beautiful yet cruel Taisho Gothic Horror Visual Novel. It will trace the contours of your soul.

■ Welcome to the abyss of Taisho romance.

"KAGARIBI" is a Taisho Gothic Horror Visual Novel that depicts the fragility and madness of the human soul. In this Demo, you will take your "first step" into a world where anomalies writhe.

■ The "Blue Flame" lit by a 56-year-old creator

I am a clumsy 56-year-old female indie developer challenging the world from Amakusa, Kumamoto. I cannot write a single line of code. Using AI as my vessel and intersecting with global talents, I have transmuted all my solitude and limited resources into the very flesh and blood of this game. Can you endure the passion rising from within the silence? First, peer into the abyss through this Demo.

AI Generated Content Disclosure

The developers describe how their game uses AI Generated Content like this:

Pre-rendered 2D character and background assets were
Yes. Generative AI was used to assist in creating background artwork, soundscapes, and to support the translation and narrative flow. These tools were used to enhance the "Vibe Coding" process and achieve a unique Taisho Gothic aesthetic.

generated using AI tools. All generated images were manually directed, edited, and integrated by the developer to fit the specific Taisho Gothic Horror aesthetic. No live/real-time generation occurs during gameplay. The developer holds all necessary rights and ensures no infringement of third-party copyrights.
© NewForever STUDIO

Mature Content Description

The developers describe the content like this:

KAGARIBI features visual depictions of blood and supernatural violence consistent with the Gothic Horror genre. Players will encounter eerie anomalies, intense psychological tension, and themes of death and loss. There is no sexual violence or drug abuse in this game.