Phoenixx Inc. (Musashino, Tokyo; President: Kazunori Sakamoto) has decided to publish "Zashikiwarashi Kareshi I LOVE Ramen," a romantic comedy novel game created by Arabana Nunu.
Alongside the announcement, the Steam store page for the game has gone live, and a demo version will be released on Steam starting August 20, 2026 (Thursday).
Steam Store Page Live, Demo Coming August 20, 2026
The Steam store page for "Zashikiwarashi Kareshi I LOVE Ramen" has been published.
A demo version will also be released on Steam starting August 20, 2026 (Thursday).
The title has previously been available as a free public version, embraced by many players.
The Steam demo includes the content from the free public version, along with a prologue that leads into new developments exclusive to the Steam version.
In the demo, players can experience the game's distinctive world and its cast of quirky yokai characters, as well as the early part of a story woven through ramen-making — a story with laughter, romance, and a touch of mystery. The content is designed so that even those new to the series can enjoy it without difficulty.
The Steam store page carries the latest information, including a game overview and screenshots. Wishlist the game on Steam to be notified as soon as it launches.
Steam Store Page
https://store.steampowered.com/app/4635180
A promotional video is also available
About "Zashikiwarashi Kareshi I LOVE Ramen"
"Zashikiwarashi Kareshi I LOVE Ramen" is a yokai romantic comedy novel game themed around "ramen" and "zashiki-warashi" (a household spirit).
The protagonist, who dreams of opening a ramen shop, encounters a handsome zashiki-warashi named Marilyn, who claims to be a ramen-making specialist.
Together with Marilyn — who carries a mission to lead people to happiness — the protagonist makes ramen and meets a colorful cast of yokai, in a story filled with laughter, romance, and a touch of mystery.
Through ramen-making, the story gently addresses the worries of the people the protagonist encounters, and repeated interactions with the yokai gradually push the story in unexpected directions. Blending comical exchanges with heartwarming drama, the game showcases Arabana Nunu's distinctive world.
The game is also one of several works that share the wider world Arabana Nunu has been building over many years. It stands complete as a story on its own, while those familiar with the creator's earlier works can enjoy new discoveries through shared characters and settings.
Creator Arabana Nunu and the World They Continue to Build
Arabana Nunu
Arabana Nunu is a creator active across a wide range of genres, including novels, novel games, and original music.
Handling everything from planning and scenario to, depending on the work, illustration and music, Arabana Nunu builds a distinctive creative world through a consistent creative vision. Centered on the flagship novel series "Hoshi no Hanabira," the creator has built a body of work in which novels, games, and music are all connected within a single shared world — a cross-genre style in which characters and stories intersect across different works. In "Zashikiwarashi Kareshi I LOVE Ramen" too, Arabana Nunu is responsible for the scenario and the overall world of the work.
The flagship novel series "Hoshi no Hanabira," themed around a dark romantic fantasy that shakes the universe, is a long-form work depicting life, death, fate, and love. Centered on this series, Arabana Nunu has built a world in which novels, novel games, and music works are all interconnected — a structure in which readers or players drawn in by one work can discover new stories and character backstories by exploring another, which has earned support from many fans.
Works that share this world with "Zashikiwarashi Kareshi I LOVE Ramen" include the memory-themed horror exploration novel game "Tamayura no Dinette," and the short novel "Sokumita no Kage," which delves deeper into the world of "Hoshi no Hanabira." "Tamayura no Dinette" is positioned as a story that leads into "Zashikiwarashi Kareshi I LOVE Ramen." Enjoying these works together allows for a deeper appreciation of the characters and story in this game.
Arabana Nunu places importance on making every work enjoyable no matter which one a reader or player starts with, while building all of the works into one grand, connected story.
"Zashikiwarashi Kareshi I LOVE Ramen" serves as a gateway into this world, both for those experiencing Arabana Nunu's work for the first time and for longtime fans.
Product Overview
| Title | Zashikiwarashi Kareshi I LOVE Ramen |
| Developer | Arabana Nunu |
| Genre | Yokai Romantic Comedy Novel Game |
| Players | 1 |
| Platform | PC (Steam) |
| Release Date | Planned for 2026 |
| Price (tax included) | TBA |
| Languages | Japanese, Chinese (Simplified) |
| Copyright | © ArabanaNunu / Published by Phoenixx Inc. |
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