Saikin Koi Shiteru? (2009). Play online

Summary

Saikin Koi Shiteru? is a charming otome title for the Nintendo DS that feels like a love‑letter to fans of romantic visual novels. The game shipped in both a standard version and a limited‑edition bundle that included a collectible case‑wrapped booklet, letting collectors get a deeper glimpse into the world. What really caught my ear was the roster of well‑known voice talent—Motoko Kumai, Megumi Toyoguchi, Norio Wakamoto and others lend their distinctive performances to a cast that includes a conflicted swordsman, a mysterious rock‑star, and an earnest medical intern. With a CERO B rating it’s aimed at a teenage audience, yet its bittersweet storytelling is surprisingly sophisticated. An official guidebook released later that year rounds out the experience with character bios and artwork, making Saikin Koi Shiteru? a nostalgic treat for anyone who appreciates the DS era’s niche romance gems.