Supipara: Chapter 1

Supipara: Chapter 1 is an interactive novel set in Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture. In April, as the cherry trees bloom, Yukinari Sanada returns to his hometown after seven years away. He hopes for a quiet life at his coastal academy, but soon finds himself among girls with strong personalities, including his older cousin Sakura Narumi, who wears a maid outfit; Hotaru Amano, a sharp-tongued, half-Japanese beauty; and Alice Kamishiro, a lazy witch who loves modern science and mail-order shopping.

The beauty contest

Yukinari’s close friend persuades him to join the action committee for the academy’s traditional beauty contest. He interacts with the heroines taking part, each of whom is cute but has one or two quirks, as various events and challenges arise. The story follows his developing relationship with one of them, with themes of smiles, peace, passion and love, and the power of a witch.

Animated portraits

The novel uses expressive character portraits with moving eyes, mouths and hair. Supipara is planned as a series of standalone episodes, each with its own story and personality, which players can pursue independently.