That one staff member/studio whose games you can never skip when they're credited?

[raccoonNiko]

Like the title says, art, music, writing, voice actors, anything!

Personally, I can never skip a game with art by Kazuaki (Starry Sky, I'll conquer you soon). The special illustrations for the new Switch ports of Ayakashi Gohan and Blackish House are so, so gorgeous that I might buy them just for the packaging lol. I'm also restlessly waiting for the release of Key la box, everything about it looks super yummy, both the art and the plot.

My friend, for example, decided she has to play every single game with music by Love Solfege, while I personally really love every single opening by Annabel, especially the ones for NilAdo.

And while Katagiri Yuma's writing might not be for everyone, and I do agree with a lot of the criticism people have, I'm always extremely satisfied with how she writes romance. Not a single game I've played by her has disappointed me, especially Tengoku Struggle, which I didn't really vibe with at first, but the romance really carried and made it one of my highest-rated games. I'm also extremely excited for Ayashiki Tougenkyou no Arias. The visuals look stunning too, with art by Suzushiro Karin!

This has turned into an appreciation post more than anything, but I'm curious to see the community's favorites that make you want to pick up a game instantly

 

[Daisy Magnus229]

I'll be rooting for you to conquer Starry Sky! Same here. For me, Kazuaki is in first place, while second and third place go to Satoi and Teita. I collect every Kazuaki illustrations, their drama cd or even novel's covers. It's beautiful!

For R18, it's Shinyu; I even bought their artbook (the content is dangerous as hell, but I'm glad the cover is safe! lol). However, Shinyu has more presence drawing drama CD covers rather than otome games. Pairing Shinyu with the writer Setsuka is a good combination. To be honest, I'm really happy when the drama cd I love get a game adaptation!

 

[raccoonNiko]

I'll be rooting for you to conquer Starry Sky! Same here. For me, Kazuaki is in first place, while second and third place go to Satoi and Teita. I collect every Kazuaki illustrations, their drama cd or even novel's covers. It's beautiful!

For R18, it's Shinyu; I even bought their artbook (the content is dangerous as hell, but I'm glad the cover is safe! lol). However, Shinyu has more presence drawing drama CD covers rather than otome games. Pairing Shinyu with the writer Setsuka is a good combination. To be honest, I'm really happy when the drama cd I love get a game adaptation!

Thank you!
The drama CD covers by Kazuaki are gorgeous too, but all I've done so far is stare at them since it's not a medium I've really gotten deep into. I'm definitely getting more and more interested though
Hard agree on Satoi and Teita too! >ᴗ<

 

[ufoufufu]

I'm not a huge seiyuu fan but I find that whenever I'm having doubts about getting a game, Tachibana Shinnosuke being in it actually helps me decide haha

Aside from that, she's not doing joseimuke games anymore so it's going to be a little harder to not skip, but Yamano Eiko's writing has taken me to games with premises that I normally wouldn't go near with a gun. Probably. They're not perfect but I'm hooked on her style, characterization and depiction of mental illness!

 

[q1w3e5]

I wouldn't go out of my way to skip it—I might watch it once? Just to see who's involved—mainly to check out the staff members besides the voice actors.

 

[b3rryb3rry]

I love every game by Cheritz. I started with Mystic Messenger when it came out, but I love their PC releases even more (Nameless is my fave). It's a shame what happened with The Ssum though.