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The release date for this live-action game where you are reincarnated as a pet hamster and get pampered by three beautiful sisters has been locked in for Friday, July 17th. The secrets of the three sisters, played by Sayaka Tomaru, Momoha Takatsuru, and Shiori Ikemoto, will finally be revealed!
■From Former Pro Baseball Umpires to Viola Players—Everyone is Hooked on Sweet Hamster Days.
FRIDAY Digital is currently publishing review articles from various prominent figures who have experienced Sweet Hamster Days firsthand!
Mr. Sakai in his umpiring days. (Image from his official X).
Ryotaro Sakai, a former Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) umpire who frequently shares insights into baseball rules and the realities of umpiring, shared his thoughts: "This is perfect for people in high-stress jobs like umpiring."
Umpires frequently run into players outside of the stadium and must always stay on their guard, even when out for a casual drink. Combined with endless travel for away games, Sakai felt that Sweet Hamster Days is the perfect game to relax.
Which heroine managed to squeeze into Sakai's famously narrow "strike zone"? Read the full review article (Japanese only) here: https://friday.kodansha.co.jp/article/471735
Iino, who will be holding a nationwide tour across four cities (Nagoya, Kagawa, Tokyo, and Fukuoka) this summer.
Additionally, viola player Kazuhide Iino, who appeared on the hit romance reality show The Bachelorette Japan Season 3, also tried the game. Commenting on the middle sister, Futaba, he said: "I really sympathize with how she is torn between her dreams and the reality of job hunting."
Futaba is a character caught between her dream of pursuing classical ballet and the reality of finding a stable job to support her family. Having faced a similar dilemma himself, needing to choose between pursuing his independent musical identity or joining an orchestra for stability, Iino found Futaba's story deeply relatable.
Which of the three sisters would he give his rose to? Read Kazuhide Iino's full review article (Japanese only) here: https://friday.kodansha.co.jp/article/469214
■ Creating a Massive Buzz in Global Media!
The game hit a bump in the road last year when its Steam store page was temporarily taken down, but it successfully made its comeback this April after making the necessary adjustments. Upon its return, its eccentric concept and gorgeous visuals caught the attention of players both in Japan and overseas, drawing massive buzz for the return of "Japan's crazy live-action game."
During the Steam Next Fest announcement, former heavy-hitting Japanese politician Nobuteru Ishihara played the demo and commented: "This is a bit dangerous. If games get this realistic, it's going to accelerate the birth rate decline even further."
From the official MasGamers FB page: It garnered around 6,000 likes and 300 comments!
From the official Dexerto website: The official X post sharing the article reached approximately 70,000 impressions and garnered 2,500 likes.
His reaction was picked up by international outlets such as Dexerto in the UK and MasGamers in Mexico, sparking a massive wave of reactions. Ishihara notably served as the Secretary-General of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP).
Excitement is building for Sweet Hamster Days —be sure to add it to your wishlist and stay tuned!
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