Crunchyroll Launches Romantic Anime Visual Novel on Android

Pub Encounter Brings Mature Romance to Crunchyroll’s Mobile Game Vault||||

Crunchyroll's Game Vault welcomes a fresh otome experience with Pub Encounter, a romantic anime visual novel from Dogenzaka Lab. This unique title invites players into Audire, an elegant pub where conversations unfold with sophisticated older gentlemen—a refreshing departure from typical youthful romance games.

A Sophisticated Setting

Audire offers a refined atmosphere, far from the usual high-school backdrops of most visual novels. Here, players encounter mature men with well-lived pasts—each with stories more layered than their polished exteriors suggest. The game follows the same developers behind The Men of Yoshiwara, retaining familiar mechanics while introducing richer character dynamics.

Meet the Cast

• Sanosuke Sawamura – A sharp-witted businessman masking hidden vulnerabilities.
• Yamato Nishina – Reserved yet enigmatic, with an air of quiet depth.
• Iori Sazanami – A novelist more at home in fiction than real emotion.
• Akira Kokonoe – The observant bartender who understands love better than he admits.
• Toma Kiriya – A charismatic actor with a playful edge.

Choices Shape the Story

Player decisions guide relationships toward romance, friendship, or unforeseen twists, emphasizing emotional realism over dramatic tropes. Detailed artwork highlights characters' expressive eyes, reinforcing their maturity, while partial Japanese voice acting and a refined soundtrack deepen immersion.

The mobile edition includes scene replay, multiple endings, and collectible CGs—perfect for those eager to uncover every narrative branch. Available now on the Google Play Store for Crunchyroll subscribers.

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