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Taimanin

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Taimanin
Genre(s)Eroge
Visual novel
Science fiction
Developer(s)Lilith
Publisher(s)Lilith
Infini-Brain
EXNOA
Shiravune
Creator(s)Sasayama Ittousai
Producer(s)EDEN
Artist(s)Kagami Hirotaka [ja]
Aoi Nagisa
Platform(s)Microsoft Windows, iOS, Android
First releaseTaimanin Asagi
October 21, 2005
Latest releaseTaimanin RPG Extasy
October 25, 2023

Taimanin is a media franchise by LILITH [ja]. Originally starting as an eroge visual novel series, over time Taimanin has grown to include hentai OVA and live action JAV adaptations of the source material.[1] While the main series is notorious for its extreme fetish content,[2] since the release of Action Taimanin the series has also started seeing success as all-ages intellectual property.

Story

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In a fantasy version of modern Tokyo, the world of Taimanin is split between the Human World and the Demon World. The Taimanin are a group of highly skilled ninjas who are tasked with fighting demons and corrupt organizations to maintain peace. The story is originally centered on Asagi Igawa and her fight to defeat her archenemy Oboro after she kidnaps Asagi's fiancé.[3] The series has been called one of the most memorable eroge of the 2000s.[4]

Games

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Main series

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Title Details
Taimanin Asagi

Original release dates:[5]
  • JP: October 21, 2005
  • WW: October 27, 2023
 Release years by system:
2005 – Microsoft Windows
2014 – Android
Notes:
  • Re-released as Taimanin Asagi - Complete Edition in 2006 with additional anime sequences.
  • In 2019, Taimanin Asagi was going to be released worldwide in episodic format by Infini-Brain. However, it was pulled from the Steam storefront on September 3rd by Valve.[6][7][8]
  • The game's first episode was restored in January 2020 but no further episodes were released.[9]
  • The Complete Edition of the game was localized to English, Korean, and Chinese by Shiravune and released on October 27th, 2023.[10][11]
Taimanin Asagi 2

Original release dates:[12]
  • JP: October 21, 2006
 Release years by system:
2006 – Microsoft Windows
2014 – Android
Taimanin Murasaki: Kunoichi Kairai Dorei ni Otsu

Original release dates:[13]
  • JP: October 24, 2008
 Release years by system:
2008 – Microsoft Windows
Taimanin Yukikaze

Original release dates:[14]
  • JP: September 16, 2011
  • WW: April 30, 2024
 Release years by system:
2011 – Microsoft Windows
Notes:
  • Re-released in 2015 as Taimanin Yukikaze Animation.
  • In 2020, Taimanin Yukikaze was going to be released worldwide in episodic format by Infini-Brain. Shortly after release, Lilith was accused from using the existing fan translation without crediting, to which they admitted[citation needed].
  • Taimanin Yukikaze Animation was localized to English, Korean, and Chinese by Shiravune and released on April 30, 2024.[15][16]
Taimanin Asagi 3

Original release dates:[17]
  • JP: December 28, 2012
 Release years by system:
2012 – Microsoft Windows
Taimanin Yukikaze 2

Original release dates:[18]
  • JP: May 29, 2015
 Release years by system:
2015 – Microsoft Windows
2019 – Android
Notes:
  • Re-released in 2019 as Taimanin Yukikaze 2 Animation.
Taimanin Kurenai

Original release dates:[19]
  • JP: September 25, 2015
 Release years by system:
2015 – Microsoft Windows
Taimanin Asagi ZERO

Original release dates:[20]
  • JP: August 31, 2018
 Release years by system:
2018 – Microsoft Windows, Android
Mama wa Taimanin

Original release dates:[21]
  • JP: April 19, 2019
 Release years by system:
2019 – Microsoft Windows, Android

Spin-offs

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Title Details
Taimanin Asagi Gaiden: Chaos Arena

Original release dates:[22]
  • JP: January 13, 2006
 Release years by system:
2006 – Microsoft Windows
Notes:
  • Visual novel side story.
  • Originally sold exclusively at Comiket 69, it was later given a wider digital release.
Taimanin Asagi -Battle Arena-

Original release dates:[23]
  • JP: (2014-07-01) (2019-07-31)July 1, 2014 – July 31, 2019
    (5 years, 4 weeks and 2 days)
  • WW: (2018-09-26) (2023-12-31)September 26, 2018 – December 31, 2023
    (5 years, 3 months and 5 days)
 Release years by system:
2014 – Web browser
Notes:
Taimanin RPG

Original release dates:
  • JP: September 25, 2018
 Release years by system:
2018 – Web browser
Notes:
  • Free-to-play role-playing game released exclusively in Japan as Taimanin RPG and Taimanin RPGX.
Action Taimanin

Original release dates:[26]
  • JP: December 24, 2019
  • WW: October 6, 2020
 Release years by system:
2019 – iOS, Android
2020 – Microsoft Windows
Notes:
Taimanin Collection: Battle Arena

Original release dates:[27]
  • WW: July 9, 2020
 Release years by system:
2020 – Microsoft Windows
Notes:
Taimanin GOGO!

Original release date:[29]
  • JP: (2023-05-16) (2024-01-26)May 16, 2023 – January 26, 2024
    (8 months, 1 week and 3 days)
 Release years by system:
2022 – iOS, Android
Notes:
Taimanin RPG Extasy

Original release dates:[citation needed]
  • WW: (2023-10-25) (2024-08-01)October 25, 2023 – August 1, 2024
    (9 months and 1 week)
 Release years by system:
2023 – iOS, Android, Microsoft Windows, Web browser
Notes:
  • Port of Taimanin RPG / RPGX with some gameplay modifications.
  • RPG Extasy is censored and available on iOS, Android, and Steam. RPGX Extasy is uncensored and available on Nutaku and Johren.[33]
  • Post release, RPG Extasy came under criticism for putting players under premium currency debt after the developer claimed progression rewards were bugged during release.[34][35]
  • Ceased operation on August 1, 2024.[36]

Compilations

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Title Details
Taimanin Asagi PREMIUM BOX

Original release dates:
  • JP: November 25, 2011
 Release years by system:
2011 – Microsoft Windows
Notes:
  • A compilation of Taimanin Asagi, Taimanin Asagi Gaiden: Chaos Arena, Taimanin Asagi 2, Taimanin Asagi Gaiden: The Nightmare, Taimanin Murasaki, and Taimanin Asagi Gaiden: Summer Days with updated visuals.
  • The Nightmare and Summer Days had previously been released as part of the LILITH-IZM [ja] video game compilations series in volumes 02 and 04 respectively.

References

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  1. ^ Ashcraft, Brian (2014-07-01). "Cosplay Porn Outfits Fetching Thousands of Dollars". Kotaku. Retrieved 2023-10-09. Adult movie company ZIZ Entertainment recently auctioned off several costumes featured in its cosplay-themed pornos Taimanin Asagi and Taimanin Yukikaze, which is based on the adult computer games by the same name. They have also spawned anime as well.
  2. ^ Blondeau, Bella (2020-05-13). "Fifteen Years Later, One Of Japan's Biggest Adult Games Is Still MIA In The West". TheGamer. Archived from the original on 2020-05-27. Retrieved 2023-10-09.
  3. ^ Lemus, Jean-Karlo (2023-08-04). "The Scions Discover Margaritaville - This Week in Games". Anime News Network. Retrieved 2023-10-09.
  4. ^ Valens, Ana (2019-10-26). "Eroge, visual novels, and hentai: Your guide to adult visual novels". The Daily Dot. Fragment Media Group. Archived from the original on 2019-10-27. Retrieved 2023-10-09. Some of the most influential eroge games have made their way to the west, be it officially and through fan translations. The Fate/Stay Night series, Taimanin Asagi, and Muv-Luv—particularly trilogy finale Muv-Luv Alternative—are some of the most memorable releases from the 2000s.
  5. ^ "対魔忍アサギ" (in Japanese). LILITH. Retrieved 2023-10-10.
  6. ^ Orland, Kyle (2019-09-06). "Is Valve still censoring adult games on Steam? [Updated]". Ars Technica. Condé Nast. Retrieved 2023-10-09.
  7. ^ Valentine, Rebekah (2019-09-09). "Steam rejects LilithSoft visual novel featuring rape scenes". Gameindustry.biz. Gamer Network. Retrieved 2023-10-09.
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  13. ^ "対魔忍ムラサキ～くノ一傀儡奴隷に堕つ～" (in Japanese). LILITH. Retrieved 2023-10-09.
  14. ^ "対魔忍ユキカゼ" (in Japanese). LILITH. Retrieved 2023-10-09.
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  17. ^ "対魔忍アサギ3" (in Japanese). LILITH. Retrieved 2023-10-09.
  18. ^ "対魔忍ユキカゼ" (in Japanese). LILITH. Retrieved 2023-10-09.
  19. ^ "対魔忍 紅" (in Japanese). LILITH. Retrieved 2023-10-09.
  20. ^ "対魔忍アサギZERO" (in Japanese). LILITH. Retrieved 2023-10-09.
  21. ^ @DLsiteEnglish (April 19, 2019). "Mama Wa Taimanin is an all-new #eroge available tomorrow on #DLsite, try the free demo or buy your copy now!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  22. ^ "対魔忍アサギ外伝～カオス・アリーナ編～" (in Japanese). LILITH. Retrieved 2023-10-09.
  23. ^ a b Stretch, Andrew (2018-09-27). "Naughtiness and Strategy Card Battles Combine in Nutaku's Taimanin Asagi -Battle Arena-". TechRaptor. Archived from the original on 2022-08-09. Retrieved 2023-10-09.
  24. ^ "対魔忍アサギ～決戦アリーナ～". FANZA GAMES (in Japanese). DMM.com. Retrieved 2023-10-09. 「対魔忍アサギ～決戦アリーナ～」は、2019年07月31日(水) 15:00を持ちまして全てのサービスを終了させていただきました。
  25. ^ @Asagi_BArena (July 21, 2020). "TABA is now available on an all new platform for the best hentai games: Johren!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  26. ^ Stenbuck, Kite (2020-09-08). "Action Taimanin Will Launch Worldwide on Steam and Mobile Devices". Siliconera. Retrieved 2023-10-09.
  27. ^ @sasalilith (July 9, 2020). "【対魔忍コレクション】サービス開始！" (Tweet) (in Japanese) – via Twitter.
  28. ^ "対魔忍 3000". Taimanin 3000. Retrieved 2023-10-09. In Taimanin Collection, you can collect gorgeous beauties introduced in Taimanin Asagi: Battle Arena since 2014. Complete your collection by simply logging in daily and playing casual games!
  29. ^ Trista (2023-05-16). "Taimanin GOGO! Officially Launches for Smartphones". QooApp. Retrieved 2023-10-09.
  30. ^ Kit (2022-09-12). "Taimanin GOGO pre-registrations open". GamerBraves. Retrieved 2023-10-09.
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  32. ^ Lucas (2023-12-04). "Taimanin GOGO Announces End of Service". GamerBraves. Retrieved 2024-02-24.
  33. ^ Lemus, Jean-Karlo (2023-09-29). "Big Names, Big Departures - This Week in Games". Anime News Network. Retrieved 2023-10-13. So, the obvious question is, how will the US version handle the 18+ content? Simple: it won't, at least not on iOS or Android. According to the FAQ, there will be a version with the Adult content on Johren and Nutaku and worksafe versions on Steam, the App Store and Google Play. But only the Steam version can link up to Nutaku or Johren, letting you play the Nutaku/Johren version with whatever date you have on Steam. It seems complicated but also lets folks play the game in public.
  34. ^ Gach, Ethan (2023-11-03). "Sexy Anime RPG Puts Players In 'Gem Debt' To Pay Off Dev's Mistake". Kotaku. Retrieved 2023-11-06.
  35. ^ "Steamでも"TAIMANIN"『対魔忍RPG Extasy』Steam版登場、しかし感度ならぬ不評3000倍の危機に…？ガチャ石獲得量修正への対応が海外ユーザーの議論呼ぶ". GameSpark (in Japanese). 2023-11-02. Retrieved 2023-11-06.
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