Wagashi Read
Wagashi Read is a visual novel that teaches players practical Japanese through numerous cozy vignettes. From dark thrillers to the fantastically glamorous. Get to know each other after all that time by shaping how each story unfolds on and beyond the page!
Welcome to Wagashi Read: A new way to learn Japanese
Wagashi Read is a visual novel that teaches players practical Japanese through numerous vignettes.
During another boring summer spent working, the winds of fate reconnect you with your childhood friend, Juni, a timid girl who finds comfort in writing stories – from dark thrillers to the fantastically glamorous. Get to know each other after all that time by shaping how each story unfolds on and beyond the page!
GAME FEATURES
Your decisions shape how each story unfold, leading to one of three endings
Progress naturally as you play, with stories designed to build your Japanese from beginner (JLPT N5) upward
Quizzes, SRS tools, and contextual learning help reinforce vocabulary and grammar without breaking immersion
Passion Driven
Wagashi Read is created by a small indie team of developers driven by passion for interactive narratives, art, and language-learning.
NO AI CONTENT
Absolutely no artificial intelligence was used to develop artwork audio, music, or programing – this game is 100% made by human beings.
Content Advisory
This game explores psychological and emotional themes, with occasional suggestive content and darker narrative elements that may not be suitable for all players.