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Not even cute anime girls are safe from suffering, but we can still try to fight the world's cruelty with moe appeal! 🎮 cuteshadow.itch.io 📧 CuteShadowStudio(@outlook.com) (DM preferred)

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CuteShadow // VNs @cuteshadow.itch.io · 01/02/2026
For SWAK Jam 2026 we worked on a musical/MV style visual novel. Later we'll update it with vocals so for now it's just karaoke. It's a short story about an angel and a demon, told through song. It has multiple endings. I also animated the entire thing in Ren'Py. aiainaine.itch.io/the-sin-of-f...
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CuteShadow // VNs @cuteshadow.itch.io · 03/12/2025
If you've ever wanted a definitive Ren'Py screens tutorial that starts from zero, I'm going to make you regret that /jk Part 1-3 are already out. This is going to take a while... cuteshadow.itch.io/renpy-blank-...
An image from the screens for ren'py for dummies tutorial series, featuring a coordinate grid.
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CuteShadow // VNs @cuteshadow.itch.io · 13/10/2025
This is truly a "fine, I'll do it myself" moment". Here's an easy audio mixing guide for Ren'Py dummies (me). cuteshadow.itch.io/tokidoki-tac...
Audio Mixing For Ren'Py Dummies (a.k.a. me)
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CuteShadow // VNs @cuteshadow.itch.io · 09/10/2025
Spooktober devlog is out! Apparently, this is only Part 1 lol. cuteshadow.itch.io/tokidoki-tac...
MANAGING BIG TEAMS: A Competitive Jam Survival Log (Part 1 of 3: Preparation and Recruitment)
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CuteShadow // VNs @cuteshadow.itch.io · 21/09/2025
It's so retro anime aesthetic that it makes life in a military base amid a zombie apocalypse look comfy. #screenshotsaturday Tokidoki Tactical Squad is a yuri visual novel featuring retro military girls #spooktoberVNjam
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CuteShadow // VNs @cuteshadow.itch.io · 14/09/2025
Four girls against the zombie apocalypse. Look at this amazing fanart our CG artist Soren did!!! Tokidoki Tactical Squad is a Retro Military Anime style yuri visual novel being made for #spooktoberVNjam
Four animal-eared/kemonomimi girls tactically moving through a zombie-infested abandoned building.
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CuteShadow // VNs @cuteshadow.itch.io · 05/09/2025
#spooktoberVNjam No zombies for lunch
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CuteShadow // VNs @cuteshadow.itch.io · 04/09/2025
this is starting to look crazy #spooktoberVNjam no, you're crazy i was crazy once
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CuteShadow // VNs @cuteshadow.itch.io · 03/09/2025
I thought doing pixel art rotation for this UI was going to be hell but aseprite knows how to do it properly I'm new to this so this is all news to me
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CuteShadow // VNs @cuteshadow.itch.io · 15/02/2025
So did you know you can just straight-up record ATL using Photo Mode in Ren'Py? No, seriously it's that easy. If you've ever wanted to use the camera but thought it was too complicated then now is your chance. #renpy #vndev cuteshadow.itch.io/photo-mode-i...
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CuteShadow // VNs @cuteshadow.itch.io · 13/02/2025
This is me quickly dropping Photo Mode into the #renpy 'The Question' demo.
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CuteShadow // VNs @cuteshadow.itch.io · 12/02/2025
SOON
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CuteShadow // VNs @cuteshadow.itch.io · 29/11/2024
I'm going to have to eventually name all these songs... (and also replace the music room programmer art with an actual UI)
A very bare bones renpy music room with simple text representing each track and music controls.
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CuteShadow // VNs @cuteshadow.itch.io · 26/11/2024
Let me just casually produce some of the most impressive cinematics you'll ever see in a visual novel in the span of a month. We're escaping the PowerPoint allegations with this one!
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CuteShadow // VNs @cuteshadow.itch.io · 23/11/2024
Yeah, our Yuri Winter Jam visual novel is going to have a fully animated frame-by-frame sequence. Why? Because it's important and @pumpkin-spike.itch.io was willing to hear me out 😅
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CuteShadow // VNs @cuteshadow.itch.io · 17/11/2024
Born to shitpost. Forced to lock-in visual novel dev.
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CuteShadow // VNs @cuteshadow.itch.io · 17/11/2024
I have funny numbers on itch.
97.3 K Views and 15.8 K Downloads.
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CuteShadow // VNs @cuteshadow.itch.io · 15/11/2024
There it records as well. Are you all happy now? There is literally no more excuse not to use the Ren'Py 3D stage camera now.
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CuteShadow // VNs @cuteshadow.itch.io · 15/11/2024
Done.
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CuteShadow // VNs @cuteshadow.itch.io · 15/11/2024
What's the point of a photo mode if there's nothing interesting to photograph? Not a problem 👍 • This one event CG has 20 layers drafted. A small price to pay for a visual novel with fully animated sprites and CGs. • Thanks @yukimisoft.bsky.social 🙏 #yurisky
A sketch of two girls, Luna and Starlight, in an intimate position while they are both embarrassed. On the right of the screen is the layer management interface of a drawing program showing at least 20 separate layers to make up the final drawing.
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CuteShadow // VNs @cuteshadow.itch.io · 14/11/2024
Imagine if you could save the game by taking your own photograph— #vndev #visualnovel
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CuteShadow // VNs @cuteshadow.itch.io · 14/11/2024
I do in fact see every rating for UnderHolo and every single one makes my day 😊 cuteshadow.itch.io/underholo
THIS NEEDS TO BE PLAYED. MANDATORY! 100/10!!!
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CuteShadow // VNs @cuteshadow.itch.io · 14/11/2024
I am cuteshadow.itch.io Gigabrain move @itch.io
Domain verified! Update to cuteshadow dot itch dot io
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CuteShadow // VNs @cuteshadow.itch.io · 14/11/2024
I'm cramming so many features into Starlight Meets the City Lights (a winter yuri visual novel) that I forgot to mention I've got a whole textbox preview working in the game menu. #vndev
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CuteShadow // VNs @cuteshadow.itch.io · 13/11/2024
Maybe I could port my Ren'Py Photo Mode add-on to UnderHolo (a horror game about vtubers) to give it a proper test. I'm getting kinda jealous of the player. I should expand this for dev work so my camerawork is faster lol. #renpy #vndev
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CuteShadow // VNs @cuteshadow.itch.io · 13/11/2024
This Ren'Py Photo-Mode bit is getting out of hand. How far am I willing to take this? This isn't even supposed to be a game mechanic 🤣 #vndev
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CuteShadow // VNs @cuteshadow.itch.io · 13/11/2024
currently my quick menu is out of the way as possible, blending into the borders and only lighting up when you put your cursor over there
renpy user interface with the quick menu at the bottom and a detached textbox
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CuteShadow // VNs @cuteshadow.itch.io · 13/11/2024
Good. You're going to need it. uquiz.com/quiz/p0u5c3?...
Your result: you create from a feeling of hope.
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CuteShadow // VNs @cuteshadow.itch.io · 12/11/2024
Mission accepted. What if I implement a photo mode add-on for Ren'Py, the world's most popular visual novel engine? It would certainly be an upgrade over the default hide interface feature when pressing 'H'. 300 likes ❤️ and I'll release it for free to everyone 🤑 #renpy #vndev
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CuteShadow // VNs @cuteshadow.itch.io · 12/11/2024
You want ME to give YOU control over MY RenPy camera??? Forget the cozy winter yuri visual novel plot. Time to fly to Mars and help Doomguy and Isabelle shoot down some demon spawn.
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CuteShadow // VNs @cuteshadow.itch.io · 12/11/2024
Hi chat am I missing any iconic and very specific tsundere expressions? PS: I sincerely enjoy the moe appeal tsunderes. The entire point is that they're secretly deredere and the transformation is their endearing arc.
A list of tsundere expressions. Cool. Looking away embarrased. Pouting. Flustered baka moment. Smug winner. A vulnerable moment. And finally a genuine smile.
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CuteShadow // VNs @cuteshadow.itch.io · 11/11/2024
If I was stuck wandering the void of space for who knows how long, I'd be pretty bored too. 'Starlight Meets the City Lights' 👈Luckily, she won't be bored for much longer. #cozy #winter #yuri #visualnovel
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CuteShadow // VNs @cuteshadow.itch.io · 10/11/2024
S.entinel H.omeward A.lgorithm for D.ata O.bservation and W.ayfinding
The player's mouse cursor is a cute cat-like creature flying around in a UFO in space.
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CuteShadow // VNs @cuteshadow.itch.io · 09/11/2024
Android build of UnderHolo has been updated! Now you can enjoy these sexy curves on the go 👀 Defeat the corporate masterminds behind the rigging of the VTuber industry with your girl squad and the power of yuri!!! cuteshadow.itch.io/underholo
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CuteShadow // VNs @cuteshadow.itch.io · 09/11/2024
I have the android update of UnderHolo on my phone but itch,io is down right now so I can't upload it 😭 The CRT and Perlin Warp shaders are finally working.
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CuteShadow // VNs @cuteshadow.itch.io · 08/11/2024
A pop up android notification asking if the horror visual jovel about Vtubers names underholo should be updated.
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CuteShadow // VNs @cuteshadow.itch.io · 05/11/2024
SHADOW is Starlight the Alien's little computer companion, helping her find the parts scattered across NYC to fix her ship. To characterise SHADOW's frantic imp-like nature and meta-awareness, I've turned it into YOUR mouse cursor! Sentinel Homeward Algorithm for Data Observation and Wayfinding.
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CuteShadow // VNs @cuteshadow.itch.io · 03/11/2024
Starlight Meets the City Lights is indeed a cozy winter yuri visual novel ❄️ about an alien's adventure in NYC with a city orphan... But don’t you think the more genuinely wholesome something is, the scarier the threat of losing it all becomes? Sorry that was a strange thing to ask.
A promotional banner for the upcoming cozy winter yuri game, 'Starlight Meets the City Lights featuring sketches of the main duo, and a cute shadow mascot acting as the cursor for the game.

Below the banner, is a comparison to the creature from Madoka Magika, hinting at the dark themes in both stories.
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CuteShadow // VNs @cuteshadow.itch.io · 03/11/2024
I know I could just use the infinity ∞ symbol but I think :3 is funnier. #vndev
A renpy text speed slider set to 100 characters per second.A renpy text speed slider set to display text instantly.
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CuteShadow // VNs @cuteshadow.itch.io · 02/11/2024
Is it socially acceptable to move on from the spooky season already? We've barely started and I can already feel the #cozy #winter #yuri vibes. There's snow and frost breath VFX, a draggable textbox, and parallax mouse movement in this wip. #yurijam2024 #WinterVNJam #visualnovel #vndev
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CuteShadow // VNs @cuteshadow.itch.io · 30/10/2024
The #yuri #visualnovel Underholo might be a #horror game hidden in plain sight, but even so, your girl squad at your VTuber agency are allowed to mess around in the office once in a while. Just make sure to get them to clean up their mess afterwards! 🗡️🩸 Animated CGs 😍 #SpooktoberVNJam
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CuteShadow // VNs @cuteshadow.itch.io · 30/10/2024
This is not a drill. The #yuri #visualnovel Underholo about managing your girl squad to become the best VTuber agency is a #horror game. This is your final warning. #SpooktoberVNJam #yandere #tycoon cuteshadow.itch.io/underholo
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CuteShadow // VNs @cuteshadow.itch.io · 29/10/2024
18 people teamed up to make a #horror #yuri #visualnovel UnderHolo for #SpooktoberVNJam. Take your girl squad and lead your own VTuber agency to the top! • 27k words completed • 4 unlockable stories • Fully animated sprites, CGs, and camera • Voice acted streams • OST cuteshadow.itch.io/underholo
The visual novel UnderHolo's cover page featuring a tired purple young girl with eyebags and a suspicious yellow girl lurking in the background.
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CuteShadow // VNs @cuteshadow.itch.io · 26/10/2024
nya
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CuteShadow // VNs @cuteshadow.itch.io · 25/10/2024
DOOM renpy visual novel port anyone?
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CuteShadow // VNs @cuteshadow.itch.io · 24/10/2024
Can't take it back now. I'm making another visual novel. 'Starlight Meets the City Lights' is a yuri visual novel about an alien's holiday adventure in NYC! We have @rottenmondays.com doing the character design and sprites 💖
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CuteShadow // VNs @cuteshadow.itch.io · 24/10/2024
New app so I should probably show proof that I do indeed make yuri visual novels in renpy. Next you'll say "wow this was done in renpy??"
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