Just off the coast of mainland Japan is the island of Chisakura, home to a city of the same name, where the heralds of darkness are slowly gathering. Host to a prosperous economy, with a nationally renowned academic institution for young women and an equally upstanding medical research facility, the community has unwittingly attracted the attentions of dreaded supernatural creatures with few equals: vampires. Yet even these immortal predators have daring individuals who hunt them, and a secret war between the two powers is quickly racing to an apocalyptic conclusion. At the center of this nightmarish struggle is a man who has the potential to tip the scales in favor of one side or the other. His choice of allies – the hunters, the vampires, or none at all – may very well determine the fate of humanity and the undead.

 
MinDeaD BlooD (マインデッド・ブラッド) is a violent thriller eroge series initially published by Black Cyc in 2004. The title consists of four major releases: [1] the original which started it all; [2] an expansion set restoring story routes and endings omitted from the initial version; [3] a graphically enhanced and full voice DVD remake of the original; [4] a complete edition combining the DVD remake with a graphically enhanced and full voice improvement of the expansion set. This review applies to MinDeaD BlooD Complete Edition, as it canonically supersedes and includes all previous versions.

 

 
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For millennia uncounted humanity has struggled against nightmarish creatures hidden in the shadows of Creation. Though these Godless monstrosities are whispered to be legion, none share a more intertwined destiny with mankind than the Non-Human. Origins lost to antiquity, an instinctual desire drives humanity to eradicate them to the last, for influence between the two species breeds a parasitic self-destructive existence. Thus a war of genocide has waged in secret, in which the ranks of Non-Human suffer rapid extinction in the wake of human supremacy. Yet mankind’s final victory is not inevitable, for a guarded prophecy claims a messiah born unto the Non-Human shall deliver them into salvation: a fate which could only mean humanity’s damnation.

 
Gun-Katana (銃刀 Non-Human-Killer) is a mystery action eroge with extensive FPS mechanics, published by Black Cyc in 2007. The title has a canonical short story prequel which is available in the limited edition version.

 

 
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Salutations and congratulations: You are hereby granted tenure as an instructor to the internationally admired, Majestic Phoenix Ladies Academy. We greet you warmly and with open arms. For generations, Majestic Phoenix has held the distinction and honor of cultivating renowned businesswomen, politicians and royalty, yielding a legacy of unparalleled excellence. Your role will be an important one: for you are more than a teacher who guides promising students, but a figure whose words and actions guide the future of humanity. Know that your selection into our illustrious ranks was not made without heavy consideration. It is an honor to have your presence in our esteemed staff, and we look forward towards a positive response. With your help we shall continue to be the best, who teach the best.

 
Haruka ni Aogi, Uruwashino (遥かに仰ぎ、麗しの) is a comedy drama eroge published by Pulltop in 2006. It has no sequel, side story, or noteworthy doujinshi.

 

 
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