Cafe management ASMR game Kemono Teatime will launch for Switch and PC via Steam in September, a delay from its previously planned spring release window, developer Studio Lalala announced. The Switch version is newly announced. The game will support English, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese language options.
Here is an overview of the game, via Studio Lalala:
A Kemomimi Cafe ASMR Adventure
Relax in this world where animal ears are a normal part of everyday life. Here in Melodius, you can whip up whatever blends of tea you desire in your favorite cafe as you play through an adorable story. Come now and live out your bestest and cutest life—down to the last drop. Though, you do know that once it’s run out, that’s it, right? It’d do you best to learn that all good things come to an end.
Meet all the Kemomimis that come through the cafe and help them wind down, spend a cute and adorable time sipping on some tea, and come to terms with their ultimate fates.
Tea-Making Simulator
Create your own unique teas with our stock of 9 black teas, 15 herbs, and 6 secret ingredients. Get to know the customers and make them something that they’ll love while you immerse yourself in the wonderful sounds of the tea-making process.
The Kemomimi Customers
All the customers have animal ears! Please savor each encounter and goodbye while you can—You’re sure to have a very special and unforgettable time here with all the people you meet.
Featuring an Homage to “Nyanyanyanyanyanyanya!” by Snail‘s House as the Theme Song
The theme song for this game is an homage to daniwell’s “Nyanyanyanyanyanyanya!,” made by Snail’s House with lyrics written and sung by Kotori Koiwai. In the newly released teaser trailer, you can view the short version. Immerse yourself in the KAWAII Moratorium—an escape from daily life filled with cuteness—enriched with the charm of Kemono Teatime.
- Song Title: “KAWAII Moratorium ~Nyanyanyanyanyanyanya!~”
- Music: Snail’s House
- Lyrics: Kotori Koiwai
- Vocal: Kotori Koiwai
An homage to:
- Original: “Nyanyanyanyanyanyanya!”
- Music and Lyrics: daniwell
Staff
This game is co-produced by Fuyuki Hayashi (Studio Lalala) and voice actress Kotori Koiwai, featuring ASMR from Koiwai’s ASMR brand “kotoneiro,” with NOCO as the main visual/character designer and music provided by Snail’s House, known for their YouTube channel with over 1.3 million subscribers. This adventure game promises to deliver cute aesthetic through both visuals and audio.
- Production: Fuyuki Hayashi / Kotori Koiwai
- Planning and Writing: Fuyuki Hayashi
- Direction: Fuyuki Hayashi / Takahiro Akuta
- Programming: ART Co.,Ltd.
- Key Visual and Character Design: NOCO
- Pixel Art: curemoto / OYUZAKI / Sky Scraper Project / Mokuya / Akayu
- Logo: Hiroto Sugahara
- Music: Snail’s House
- ASMR: kotoneiro
- Pixel Animation: APO+
- Animation: mamesuzu