Kudo’s Kuppa

Kudo’s Kuppa is a buddy-comedy visual novel with around 3 to 5 hours of story. Childhood friends Makoto Kudo and Hiroki Kusakabe grew up in each other’s homes, raised by their single mothers. When Hiroki admits he has a crush on Makoto’s mother, Ryoko, he asks Makoto if he has ever felt the same about Hiroki’s mother, Aiko. Makoto has, and the revelation leaves both friends facing awkward feelings they had not expected.

The characters

Makoto is a mild-mannered, thoughtful judo enthusiast who usually brushes off comments about his mother’s youthful beauty. His best friend and next-door neighbor, Hiroki, is outgoing and flirtatious, with a sincere side beneath his frat-bro manner. He has become more open about his crush on Ryoko and suspects Makoto is keeping something from him.

Ryoko is Makoto’s graceful, warm and perceptive mother. She runs a popular café at the edge of the shopping district, where she is known for her coffee and charm, though she may not notice the effect she has on Hiroki. Aiko is Hiroki’s sunny, sweet mother, who used to work for a large company before switching to café life with Ryoko. She has known Makoto since he was a child and is puzzled by his recent distance.

Presentation

The story is told through lush artwork, generous event scenes and 2D anime-style sprites, with voice performances from professional voice actors.