Girls, how about dating cockroach men? New insect men game is released in Japan
Japan has created another weird addition to the long list of strange things the country is known for. This time, girls who enjoy otome games can date cockroach men! But more than that, it includes “insect boys” in general, not just cockroaches (I think).
Girls, how about dating cockroach men? New insect men game is released in Japan
The free insect dating game was released by the Japanese company Earth Corporation, known for its pest control products. Instead of following a traditional advertising approach, the company decided to create a dating sim where household insects are transformed into “beautiful” anime-style characters.
The player can interact with and even “date” four different characters representing insects, all with human-like appearances and unique personalities. The most curious part is that these characters are voiced by Yuki Kaji, known for playing Eren Yeager in Attack on Titan and Shoto Todoroki in My Hero Academia.
Yuki Kaji voice acting and the game experience
One of the biggest highlights of the insect dating game is exactly Yuki Kaji’s participation, as he voices all main characters in the game. According to the voice actor himself, each insect has a distinct personality, requiring a different vocal performance for each one.
Imagine a company that sells insect poison hiring Yuji Kajii to voice cockroach men! Despite the fun concept, the free insect dating game is not just a light romantic comedy. The game itself warns players with a sensitive content notice, indicating that there are shocking elements throughout the story.
The player can go on dates, experience romantic scenes, and share moments with the characters, but the narrative eventually takes unexpected turns, reinforcing the contrast between the “cute” visuals and the reality of insects.
In the end, the game ends up promoting the company’s insect control products. This is definitely one of the most creative and bizarre advertising campaigns in recent times, and I wish I could erase it from my memory.
If you want to experience it, just click here and enjoy the insect boys.