Developers MintLip, along with publishers Edia Inc. and Team Entertainment, have announced the upcoming release of a new otome game for the Nintendo Switch titled Handsome Laundering the Mystic Lover, set to release in Japan in 2026!
Similar to their previous game, Hanakare (Him, the Smile & Bloom), Handsome Laundering the Mystic Lover, also known as “Samudari” was also originally a four-volume situational drama CD series, which MintLip has been steadily releasing since March 2023.
The game will use the four-volume Drama CD as a prequel (Episode 0), and will introduce a new story centered around the theme of Romance x Mystery.
Author’s Note (Updated October 13, 2025): Currently, this title is Japanese-exclusive, and any potential updates regarding additional language support have not been OFFICIALLY confirmed.
TEASER TRAILER
INTRODUCTION
“Will you find—love or malice?”
The popular laundromat café, L&L Café, has a rumor circulating among the city’s residents:
“They take on secret requests and fulfill the wishes of troubled individuals.”
After a certain incident, you find yourself knocking on L&L’s door, where you’ll team up with its eccentric staff to solve the case.
This new story begins with the audio drama as the prequel (Episode 0)!
A love-mystery adventure where bonds are forged through solving mysteries.
Cast
**The drama CD cast of Samudari will reprise their roles in the game, delivering a romantic mystery adventure brought to life through the characters’ unique connections.
Makio Hanaoka (CV: Seichiro Yamashita)
The cheeky and carefree popular young author.
A popular young novelist known for his delicate scenery descriptions, Makio Hanaoka’s sensitivity stems from him growing up on an island. His honest, friendly personality and charm help him blend and connect easily with others.
PROFILE
NAME: Makio Hanaoka
AGE: 18
BIRTHDAY: 12.31
HEIGHT: 173 cm
BLOOD TYPE: O
Zen Uto (CV: Yoshiki Nakajima)
An heir of a wealthy family who is rather hedonistic.
He is the third son of a certain company and has been an insider in the entertainment district since childhood. He lives life in the moment, following the motto, “It’s fine as long as I’m having fun now.”He values his childhood friends Kaya and Ruka more than his own family.
PROFILE
NAME: Zen Uto
AGE: 23
BIRTHDAY: 7.26
HEIGHT: 175 cm
BLOOD TYPE: AB
Luka Kazami (CV: Kento Ito)
A talented singer-songwriter who gave up everything except singing.
He is a singer-songwriter making waves on the music charts under the name LUCA, a faceless artist. Although he has an androgynous and handsome appearance that catches many eyes, he speaks in a rough manner and has few interests outside of music.
PROFILE
NAME: Luka Kazami
AGE: 24
BIRTHDAY: 8.31
HEIGHT: 177 cm
BLOOD TYPE: A
Chigaya Tsukishiro (CV: Ryohei Kimura)
A genius hacker with poor skills.
A brilliant genius, he developed narcolepsy after a certain incident in his childhood and has since lived a reclusive life, rarely going outside. He only communicates with others through the cat-like AI “Ruri.”
PROFILE
NAME: Chigaya Tsukishiro
AGE: 22
BIRTHDAY: 2.3
HEIGHT: 171 cm
BLOOD TYPE: B
Hayato Kaise (CV: Ryota Suzuki)
A reckless and straightforward former police officer.
Once an exceptional police officer, he now works at L&L, where he serves as Kaya’s bodyguard and looks after Zen when he’s out having fun. He’s the same age as his good friend and cousin, Shun.
PROFILE
NAME: Hayato Kaise
AGE: 26
BIRTHDAY: 10.27
HEIGHT: 181 cm
BLOOD TYPE: O
Shun Higano (CV: Kaito Ishikawa)
A joker and easygoing café manager
He is the manager of the café attached to L&L. A former child actor, he appeared in numerous commercials and films but left showbiz as he grew older. With his playful and frank personality, he’s easy to get along with, even upon first meeting.
PROFILE
NAME: Shun Higano
AGE: 26
BIRTHDAY: 7.14
HEIGHT: 179 cm
Yoshiya Tsukishiro (CV: Yohei Azakami)
An overprotective older brother who will do anything to achieve his goal.
He is the president of the large company, Tsukishiro Group. He enjoys teasing people, making it difficult to discern his true thoughts. As the owner of L&L and Kaya’s biological brother, he is quite overprotective of his younger sibling, supporting them in every way.
PROFILE
NAME: Yoshiya Tsukishiro
AGE: 27
BIRTHDAY: 4.10
HEIGHT: 180 cm
BLOOD TYPE: B
Tomoe Kuga (CV: Nobuhiko Okamoto)
A counselor hiding a secret behind kindness
While mainly working as an online counselor, he also helps out at the L&L café. He has a gentle demeanor but can be harsh specifically towards Ashiya. Additionally, he doesn’t talk much about his private life.
PROFILE
NAME: Tomoe Kuga
AGE: 27
BIRTHDAY: 5.30
HEIGHT: 168 cm
BLOOD TYPE: AB
Setting
The story takes place in a popular laundromat café, L&L Café, but behind the scenes, another business handles special requests, following the lives of several men, each with a unique background. The drama CD episodes, which blended comedy and drama, serve as a prequel. The game, set about a year later, focuses on themes of romance and mystery.
Whether you’ve listened to the drama CDs or are new to Handsome Laundering The Mystic Lover “Samudari“, this is a story anyone can enjoy!
| STAFF | |
| Natsumi Arai (Team Entertainment) | Director and Original Concept |
| Yuuya | Character Design and Overall Illustrator |
| Uta Amemiya | Scenario Writer |
| Toshinori Orikura | BGM |
(Updated October 13, 2025): Currently, this title is Japanese-exclusive, and any potential updates regarding additional language support have not been OFFICIALLY confirmed.
For more information about this announcement, feel free to visit the game’s official website here.
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