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In Taishō-era Japan, a doctor and a student face a disease that revives the dead, with choices shaping their stories.
Released 16 Nov 2023
Investigate Patient Households
Follow Doctor and Student
Make Difficult Care Choices
"Hira Hira Hihiru" is a visual novel set in a fictional Taishō Era. It tells the story of its two protagonists' struggle against Aerodema, a terrifying disease which brings the dead back to life.
Developed by BA-KU · Published by ANIPLEX.EXE
Themes from a helpfulness-selected sample of Steam reviews, not the aggregate Steam score.
Set in a fictional Taishō-era Japan, Hira Hira Hihiru is a visual novel about Aerodema, a disease that brings the dead back with diminished memory and awareness while their bodies gradually decay. Those affected, known as hihiru, face fear and exclusion as the illness is treated as both a medical and social problem.
The story follows two men: young doctor Masamitsu Chigusa, who assists with studies of Aerodema and visits patients and their families, and student Takeo Tenma, for whom the disease has been a distant concern. Their separate perspectives explore the experiences of patients, caregivers, and the wider community.
Players read through the two storylines and make occasional choices that affect events and lead to different endings. The focus is on narrative, character relationships, and the consequences of responding to patients and those close to them.
In the supplied reviews, players often praise the restrained, detailed writing and the way the two perspectives explore illness, caregiving, and social stigma through complex characters. Many also appreciate the emotional impact and the art, music, and voice performances. Some reviewers find the opening slow or the ending abrupt, and others criticize the story’s length, pacing, or plausibility.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Controller required | No |
| Demo | View demo on Steam |
| DLC / extras | 1 listed on Steam |
| Website | Official website |
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