Awesome news, otome fam! Japanese developers, MintLip announced today on their Twitter page that one of their first otome game projects for the Nintendo Switch, “Hanaemu Kare to & bloom“ (Him, the Smile & Bloom), will be released on August 8, 2024, with English language support available in the game.

Hanaemu Kare to & bloom, or “Hanakare” for short, is originally an adaptation of the hit drama CD series, 花笑む彼と & bloom. The game’s scenario writers are Uta Amemiya (Charade Maniacs) and Yuzuko Asai (Ayakashi Gohan, Blackish House, Dynamic Chord), and the artist for this game is Yuuya (Cupid Parasite, Cafe Enchante).

As this game is an adaptation of a drama CD series, it will feature four heroines, each with their own main love interest.

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STORY SYNOPSIS

(Translated from Hanakare’s official site)

“Sending you feelings as tender as flowers’ smiles—

He, who works at a flower shop, and you, his beloved.
This game will soothe your heart by portraying the days with him (your boyfriend) who showers you with sweet and tangy affection, akin to a flower’s smile.

We bring love stories intertwined with flowers.“

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CHARACTERS

Tweedia:

• Serina Aoki (heroine)
• Wataru Tori (main love interest) CV: Ryohei Kimura

Mimosa:

• Ami Akashi (heroine)
• Ginnosuke Sugawa (main love interest) CV: Ryota Suzuki

Anemone:

• Fuuka Haruyoshi (heroine)
• Hokuto Ichige (main love interest) CV: Makoto Furukawa

Nandina

• Miku Yukihira (heroine)
• Tenya Minami (main love interest) CV: Atsushi Tamaru

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TRAILER

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Hanaemu Kare to & bloom will have a regular edition and a limited edition, both of which are available for pre-order now. As of now, there is no information regarding which Western eShop will carry the digital version of the game. Please note that physical editions of the game are only available in Japan. For more details about the game, please visit their official website here.