Zashiki Warashi Kareshi I Love Ramen Novel Game Announced for 2026
Phoenixx announced on July 30 that it will publish Zashiki Warashi Kareshi I LOVE Ramen, a yokai romantic comedy novel game by creator Arabananunu. The Steam store page is now live, and a demo is scheduled for release on Steam on August 20, 2026. The game follows protagonist Sasami, who dreams of opening a ramen shop, and Maririn, a handsome zashiki warashi who claims to be a ramen-making specialist. Together they make ramen, interact with distinctive yokai, and help people with their troubles, leading to a story with laughter, romance, and a little mystery. The demo includes the content of the free public version plus a prologue that leads to new developments in the Steam version. Arabananunu, who handles the scenario and worldview, is known for the Hoshi no Hanabira series, a dark romance fantasy novel. The game shares a worldview with other works, including the horror exploration novel game Tamayura no Dinette, which is depicted as a story leading to this title. The full game is planned for release on PC via Steam in 2026.