Step into the studio and produce yourown hit anime with an original hero!
Reviews: Mostly Positive — 79% — of 112 reviews
Released: 2022-08-07
Developer: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Genres: Casual, Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Platforms: Windows
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